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Convicted Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Danes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakitu Mizajasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizajasi has chosen target=blank>wild boys as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Danes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakitu Mizajasi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danes stuffs the takedown.
Danes shoots in looking for a takedown. Mizajasi tries to sprawl out of it but Danes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mizajasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizajasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Danes counters with a shoot takedown. Mizajasi fights it but they end up in guard.
Mizajasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mizajasi wants to hit a switch here but Danes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mizajasi there!
Danes controlling the position easily from mount.
Mizajasi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danes controlling from the full mount.
Mizajasi really wants to buck Danes off and get back to his feet.
Danes controlling from mount.
Danes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Luke Danes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mizajasi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danes.
Danes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mizajasi counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Danes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizajasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Danes counters with a takedown into side control.
Mizajasi looks gassed!
Mizajasi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Danes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Danes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mizajasi's guard.
Danes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danes stands and throws Mizajasi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mizajasi seems a little lost for a moment, as Danes dominates the positioning.
Danes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Danes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Danes throws an elbow but Mizajasi slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Danes 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.
Danes with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mizajasi has his takedown stuffed
and Danes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mizajasi's guard.
Danes is stalling in the full guard.
Danes passes into half guard.
Danes moves into full mount! Mizajasi won't be happy about that!
Danes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mizajasi is breathing heavily.
Danes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Luke Danes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Danes shoots for a double leg takedown but Mizajasi sprawls well. He's pushed Danes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Danes or perhaps it was just good defense by Mizajasi which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Danes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mizajasi counters with a thumping low kick.
Mizajasi misses with a takedown
and Danes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mizajasi!
Danes working the ground and pound effectively.
Danes controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes throwing strikes here but Mizajasi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danes with good strikes from the mount here!
Danes controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Luke Danes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Danes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mizajasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Danes!
Danes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Danes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danes controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Danes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Danes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mizajasi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mizajasi is looking to reverse the position.
Mizajasi is trying to escape the position but Danes is controlling the position.
Mizajasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danes controlling the position from side mount.
Mizajasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Luke Danes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Danes gets a takedown into half guard.
Danes controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes works his way into side control.
Mizajasi seems a little lost for a moment, as Danes dominates the positioning.
Danes looks up at the clock and then as Mizajasi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Danes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mizajasi is trying to control Danes's posture but Danes avoids it.
Danes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes is staying tight to Mizajasi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Danes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mizajasi is fending him off so far but Danes persists. Nope, Mizajasi circles away and we're back to standing.
Danes dives in and grabs Mizajasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mizajasi pushes down on Danes's head and hops out.
Danes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mizajasi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Danes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Mizajasi. No joy for Danes on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizajasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mizajasi counters with a takedown into side control.
Mizajasi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mizajasi defends it nicely.
Danes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Danes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danes, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Luke Danes!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Luke Danes!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Luke Danes!
Luke Danes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Beerly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (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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195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beerly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beerly stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Beerly tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beerly's 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.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Beerly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Beerly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Pierre prevents Beerly from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beerly controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beerly scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Beerly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beerly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beerly.
Beerly misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre dodges the punch combination from Beerly.
St Pierre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beerly avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson Beerly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
Beerly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Pierre staying out of range there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
St Pierre working away.
Beerly is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
St Pierre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beerly is trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre working the head with strikes.
Beerly gets back to half guard.
Beerly wants to get back to his feet.
Beerly is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beerly is trying to control but can't.
Beerly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beerly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beerly has his hands on St Pierre's head, controlling the position.
Beerly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beerly wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beerly holds on and takes a little breather.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Beerly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
St Pierre is working an open guard so Beerly takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beerly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beerly misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beerly throws a nice looking combination but St Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beerly trying to control here.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beerly defending well though.
Beerly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beerly wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling the position.
St Pierre postures up in Beerly's guard and throws a big left but Beerly blocks it.
St Pierre stops Beerly from standing up.
St Pierre won't allow Beerly to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Pierre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
St Pierre slips under a jab.
St Pierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Beerly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beerly thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beerly fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Pierre is defended easily by Beerly.
Anderson Beerly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beerly lands with a right that hurts St Pierre. St Pierre looks to clinch but Beerly throws a short knee that drops St Pierre. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Anderson Beerly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pearl Whites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whites comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Smith has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Mike Smith struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Pearl Whites!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a body shot.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whites shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whites was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into 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.
Whites working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith prevents Whites from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whites keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Whites working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith postures up in Whites's guard and throws a big left but Whites blocks it.
Whites is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith postures up in Whites's guard and throws a big left but Whites blocks it.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whites. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whites is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Whites is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whites manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Whites in his guard.
Whites postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Whites trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whites working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whites wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Whites isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looks gassed!
Whites works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whites postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whites stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whites slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith pushes Whites away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whites gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Whites has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smith is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Whites yanks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Whites.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pearl Whites!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Moneymaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaz Sliskovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moneymaker Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ami Aspelund - Apinamies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Moneymaker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaz Sliskovic!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneymaker Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moneymaker Jr misses with a double jab.
Alberto Moneymaker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneymaker Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sliskovic shoots in but Moneymaker Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Sliskovic with that takedown attempt.
Moneymaker Jr shoots in and bounces Sliskovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sliskovic has momentary wrist control but Moneymaker Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Moneymaker Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moneymaker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sliskovic is keeping the position for now.
Sliskovic keeping moving, preventing Moneymaker Jr from controlling successfully.
Moneymaker Jr wants to pass the guard but Sliskovic is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliskovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moneymaker Jr trying to control but Sliskovic is working from the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr lands a couple of digs.
Sliskovic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moneymaker Jr stacks Sliskovic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moneymaker Jr!
Moneymaker Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Moneymaker Jr slows the pace down.
Sliskovic tries to buck Moneymaker Jr off but Moneymaker Jr is having none of it.
Moneymaker Jr working the ground and pound.
Moneymaker Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moneymaker Jr trying to control the action but Sliskovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr tries to advance to mount but Sliskovic denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sliskovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moneymaker Jr off and has taken his back!
Sliskovic keeps control of the position as Moneymaker Jr tries to break free.
Sliskovic looking for the choke from the back.
Moneymaker Jr is keeping busy.
Sliskovic is persistently looking for the submission but Moneymaker Jr is defending it well.
Sliskovic looks gassed!
Sliskovic working for a choke but Moneymaker Jr is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr breaks Sliskovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sliskovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Moneymaker Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moneymaker Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Moneymaker Jr is taking a breather. Sliskovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sliskovic tries to roll over but Moneymaker Jr keeps him under control.
Moneymaker Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Moneymaker Jr wants to control but Sliskovic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sliskovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Moneymaker Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moneymaker Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sliskovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moneymaker Jr pulls his head out easily.
Moneymaker Jr wants to pass to mount but Sliskovic is defending the position.
Sliskovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Moneymaker Jr wants to pass the guard but Sliskovic is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moneymaker Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Moneymaker Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moneymaker Jr misses with a body shot.
Moneymaker Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sliskovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moneymaker Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moneymaker Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moneymaker Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moneymaker Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sliskovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Moneymaker Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sliskovic trying to control here.
Sliskovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moneymaker Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sliskovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sliskovic is breathing heavily.
Moneymaker Jr with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sliskovic looking for a guillotine here but Moneymaker Jr defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moneymaker Jr stands and throws Sliskovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moneymaker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Sliskovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Moneymaker Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Sliskovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sliskovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Moneymaker Jr landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Sliskovic is not content to let Moneymaker Jr control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sliskovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr taking a breather here.
Moneymaker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Sliskovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sliskovic is trying to control Moneymaker Jr's posture but Moneymaker Jr avoids it.
The referee asks Moneymaker Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moneymaker Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sliskovic stops Moneymaker Jr from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sliskovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sliskovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moneymaker Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moneymaker Jr trying to control but Sliskovic is having none of it.
Moneymaker Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Sliskovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moneymaker Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sliskovic is trying to escape the mount.
Sliskovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moneymaker Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Moneymaker Jr.
Moneymaker Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sliskovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moneymaker Jr landing strikes from the mount and Sliskovic is in trouble!
Moneymaker Jr is going olschool here, as he tries to force Sliskovic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sliskovic shrugs it off.
Moneymaker Jr scoring with strikes but Sliskovic is staying in there.
Moneymaker Jr looking to control but Sliskovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Moneymaker Jr.
Moneymaker Jr avoids the attempt from Sliskovic to control.
Moneymaker Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sliskovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sliskovic is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Moneymaker Jr 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!
Moneymaker Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sliskovic blocks a jab.
Moneymaker Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sliskovic fails with the takedown
and Moneymaker Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Sliskovic didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moneymaker Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sliskovic keeping moving, preventing Moneymaker Jr from controlling successfully.
Moneymaker Jr advances position into side control!
Moneymaker Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moneymaker Jr wants to control but Sliskovic is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sliskovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moneymaker Jr moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker Jr cracks Sliskovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Moneymaker Jr working away.
Sliskovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moneymaker Jr is looking to improve his position.
Moneymaker Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Moneymaker Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moneymaker Jr pushes Sliskovic off looking to stand but Sliskovic dives back in and keeps control.
Sliskovic prevents Moneymaker Jr from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sliskovic tries for a takedown but Moneymaker Jr circles away easily
and Moneymaker Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Sliskovic didn't expect that.
Sliskovic looking for a triangle here. Moneymaker Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Sliskovic pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moneymaker Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blaz Sliskovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mossey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton has chosen Countdown to Extinction by Megadeth as his entrance music. Brian Norton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mossey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Norton!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton forces Mossey back against the cage and clinches.
Mossey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mossey blocks an uppercut.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Mossey 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mossey . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mossey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Norton gets underhooks to prevent Mossey 's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mossey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mossey slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
Mossey throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mossey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norton's waist but Norton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mossey off to one side.
Mossey is breathing heavily.
Norton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton wants to stand but Mossey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Norton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton controlling the position easily from mount.
Mossey tries to reverse the position but Norton maintains control.
Norton wants to stand but Mossey is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Norton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Norton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mossey checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Mossey 's head back.
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mossey shoots for a takedown but Norton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norton.
Mossey slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton misses with a head kick.
Mossey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norton counters with a head kick. That will keep Mossey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mossey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton tries to improve position but can't.
Mossey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Norton is looking for a sweep.
Mossey slows the pace down.
Norton taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mossey trying to control the position but Norton is working away.
Mossey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Norton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Norton throws a right and a left that Mossey avoids nicely.
Mossey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mossey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norton keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mossey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Norton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Norton is looking for a sweep.
Norton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Norton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mossey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norton defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Norton as Mossey shoots in.
Mossey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mossey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norton throws a one two combo.
Mossey is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Norton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Mossey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norton lands with a right that hurts Mossey . Mossey looks to clinch but Norton throws a short knee that drops Mossey . This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Brian Norton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Maples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd has chosen California Waiting by Kings of Leon as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Maples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maples sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Floyd somewhat.
Floyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Maples.
Floyd tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maples tries a head kick but it misses.
Maples tries a head kick but it misses.
Maples darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maples tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Maples.
Maples dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maples throws a one two combo.
Maples wants to land a leg kick but Floyd is out of range.
Maples stuns Floyd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Floyd shoots in and bounces Maples off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maples keeping full guard, as Floyd tries to pass.
Maples is looking to stand up but Floyd isn't so interested in that idea.
Floyd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maples is keeping the position for now.
Floyd is looking to advance position but Maples has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
You get the feeling that Floyd really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maples lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Floyd is trying desperately to improve position.
Maples avoids the attempt from Floyd to control.
Floyd regains half guard.
Floyd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Floyd controlling the position for now.
Floyd is looking to improve his position.
Floyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maples winds up and cracks Floyd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maples is thwarting Floyd's attempts to control the position.
Floyd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Floyd tries to get to full guard but Maples has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Floyd fails with the takedown.
Floyd checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown by Floyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Maples which made him look bad.
Ben Maples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Floyd.
Maples tries to land a leg kick but Floyd saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Maples misses the target.
Ben Maples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Floyd lands a front kick.
Floyd walks into a left hand.
Maples has managed to clinch.
Floyd avoiding damage as Maples throws knees to the body.
Floyd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maples can't fight it off and eventually Floyd manages to take the fight to the floor. Maples looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Floyd is pushing down on Maples's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maples is fighting to maintain full guard but Floyd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Floyd is trying to control. Maples wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Floyd seems to be looking for submissions.
Maples wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Maples dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Floyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Floyd avoids a kick to the body.
Maples has Floyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Maples escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maples throws a nice looking combination but Floyd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ben Maples is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Maples.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Maples as Floyd shoots in.
Floyd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maples defends it nicely.
Ben Maples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Floyd.
Maples throws a right and a left that Floyd avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd misses with a takedown attempt - Maples sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maples attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maples lunges at Floyd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Floyd's hand.
Floyd fails with the takedown.
Maples fails to land with a series of punches.
Maples pivots, looking for a leg kick but Floyd is out of range and Maples settles back down.
Maples swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maples tries to bum rush Floyd with a series of wild strikes but Floyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Floyd slips a jab and a cross from Maples.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Floyd throws a sloppy head kick and Maples moves out of range easily.
Floyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Floyd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Floyd seems to be looking for submissions.
Floyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maples has managed to free his arm - good work.
Floyd wants to free his trapped foot but Maples is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maples wants to get back to full guard.
Floyd lands with a punch from half guard.
Maples is refusing to be controlled, as Floyd sits in half guard.
Floyd misses with a head shot. Maples uses the momentum to regain guard.
Floyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maples works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maples controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Maples is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maples keeping full guard, as Floyd tries to pass.
Floyd prevents Maples from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Floyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maples misses with a jab, cross combination.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Maples shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Maples both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Maples dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Floyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown but Maples shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maples thows a body shot but no joy.
Maples throws a right hand that Floyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Floyd also avoids with ease.
Maples throws a lazy head kick
and Floyd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Floyd throws a strike but Maples avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Floyd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maples's guard.
Floyd landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Floyd throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maples wants to sweep but no luck.
Floyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Floyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maples keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
Floyd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maples swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Floyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Maples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Floyd.
Floyd shoots in and drives through. Maples sprawls well.
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.
Maples throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Floyd.
Floyd looks for a takedown but Maples sprawls well.
Floyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Floyd.
Floyd thumps Maples with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Floyd. No joy for Maples on that attempt.
Floyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maples pinned against the cage. Maples gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maples counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Floyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Floyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maples counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Maples.
Floyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maples gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maples connects with a nasty looking knee right to Floyd's face.
Floyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maples gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maples lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maples stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Floyd to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maples throws a front kick that sends Floyd stumbling back into the cage.
Floyd misses with a takedown
and Maples counters with a nice uppercut.
Floyd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maples swinging wilding here.
Maples keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maples fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Floyd shoots and misses
and Maples counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Maples showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maples, 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 for Ben Maples!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Ben Maples!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ben Maples!
Ben Maples wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cristos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Avelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristos comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Hand on the Pump. Mac Avelli has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Cristos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Avelli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cristos's waist but Cristos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avelli off to one side.
Cristos throws a jab but it's blocked by Avelli.
Cristos throws a nice looking combination but Avelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avelli dives in and grabs Cristos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cristos pushes down on Avelli's head and hops out.
Cristos scores with a jab.
Cristos misses with a two punch combination.
Avelli takes one on the button.
Avelli looks to land a combination but Cristos avoids it well.
Cristos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avelli. Avelli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avelli manages to avoid it.
Avelli closes the distance and clinches up with Cristos, looking for a takedown. Avelli pushes Cristos against the cage but Cristos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin Cristos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Avelli.
Cristos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martin Cristos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cristos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avelli blocks a jab.
A combination from Cristos does no damage.
Avelli moves forwards but Cristos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avelli shoots in for a double leg but Cristos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Avelli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cristos gets full guard.
Cristos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Avelli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cristos is trying to stand.
Cristos is defending against the submission attempts here by Avelli.
Avelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cristos sees it coming and defends easily.
Cristos is doing well to control the position and prevent Avelli from advancing to side control.
Cristos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Avelli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cristos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cristos is trying to maintain the position but Avelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Avelli passes into side control, despite Cristos's attempt to control the position.
Avelli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cristos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Cristos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Cristos.
Cristos keeps the fight on the outside.
Cristos throws a chopping leg kick but Avelli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cristos wants to slow Avelli down by chopping away at his legs.
Avelli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cristos circles away.
Cristos misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Cristos as Avelli shoots in.
A jab from Cristos does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelli shoots for a double leg takedown but Cristos sprawls well. He's pushed Avelli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin Cristos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Avelli.
Avelli shoots in for a takedown but Cristos shows good takedown defense.
Avelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cristos lands a jab-cross combination.
Avelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avelli is breathing heavily.
Cristos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cristos throws a lazy right hand but Avelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristos looks to land a left hand but Avelli moved out of range nicely.
Cristos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martin Cristos is winning the standup battle so far.
Cristos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avelli moves away.
Cristos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avelli. That did some damage!
No joy there for Cristos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cristos throws a jab when Avelli was well out of range.
Avelli defending well as Cristos loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristos tries to bum rush Avelli with a series of wild strikes but Avelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cristos throws a leg kick
and Avelli counters with a nice kick to the body.
Avelli staying out of range there.
Cristos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avelli counters with a takedown into side control.
Cristos is trying to control Avelli's posture but Avelli avoids it.
Cristos dodges the ground and pound from Avelli.
I wouldn't like to be where Cristos is right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristos tries to buck Avelli off but Avelli is having none of it.
Avelli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cristos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Avelli is looking to take a break and control but Cristos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cristos is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Cristos dominated that second round.
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!
Avelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cristos misses with a double jab.
Avelli tries to clinch but Cristos moves out of range.
Cristos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Avelli checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cristos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Avelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cristos prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cristos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cristos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Avelli.
Cristos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avelli backwards.
Cristos stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Cristos.
Cristos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cristos scores with a leg kick.
Avelli ducks under a wild hook from Cristos.
Some bone on bone action there as Avelli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin Cristos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cristos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cristos.
Cristos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avelli. That did some damage!
Avelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cristos swings for the body but Avelli moves out of range.
Cristos throws a combination that misses
so Avelli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Avelli's guard.
Cristos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cristos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Avelli's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cristos decides to stand back up.
Cristos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cristos lands a lovely overhand right.
Cristos stuffs the takedown attempt from Avelli. Avelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin Cristos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Avelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristos misses with a hook.
Avelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cristos defends it nicely.
Cristos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avelli circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Cristos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cristos, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Martin Cristos!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Martin Cristos!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Martin Cristos!
Martin Cristos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Pollard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khru Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kang has chosen Goldberg Entrance Theme by WCW as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Craig Pollard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Craig Pollard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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254 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Pollard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khru Kang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Pollard blocks the leg kick.
Kang shoots for a double leg takedown but Pollard sprawls well. He's pushed Kang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kang misses with a low kick.
Pollard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollard moves away.
Kang shoots for a takedown but Pollard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pollard as he jumps to the side.
Craig Pollard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khru Kang.
Pollard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pollard misses with the combination.
Kang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Craig Pollard has been cut.
Pollard is looking to slow Kang down with leg kicks.
Pollard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kang throws a hook but Pollard avoids it easily.
Pollard stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Pollard does no damage.
Pollard stuffs the takedown.
Pollard misses with a double jab.
Kang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pollard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pollard throws a combination. Kang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pollard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pollard.
Pollard misses with a wild combination.
Pollard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pollard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pollard throws a right hand that Kang ducks under and follows up with a left that Kang also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kang.
Pollard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Pollard.
Pollard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kang jabs at Pollard's body.
Pollard looks to land a combination but Kang avoids it well.
Pollard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pollard.
Pollard is breathing heavily.
Kang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pollard throws a strike aimed at the side of Kang's head but Kang avoids it well.
Kang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pollard connects with a decent elbow.
Pollard tries for a kimura but Kang is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kang is trying to control Pollard's posture but Pollard avoids it.
Kang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pollard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kang is trying to control Pollard's posture but Pollard avoids it.
Pollard tries to score with some ground and pound. Kang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khru Kang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Pollard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kang throws a right and a left that Pollard avoids nicely.
Pollard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kang sprawls well. Kang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pollard gets slowly back to his feet.
Pollard fails to land with a series of punches.
Pollard misses with a combination
and Kang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pollard's guard now.
Pollard trying to control the position.
Kang content to stall in guard here.
Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Pollard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pollard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pollard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pollard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pollard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pollard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pollard fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pollard counters with an inside leg kick.
Craig Pollard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khru Kang.
Kang shoots and misses
and Pollard counters with a body kick that stops Kang in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Pollard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kang doesn't seem phased though.
Pollard misses with a looping left.
Pollard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pollard lands in his opponent's guard.
Pollard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pollard with a nice head shot there.
Kang pulls Pollard in to control the position.
Kang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pollard.
Kang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pollard preventing the sweep.
Kang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pollard advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Pollard.
The strikes coming from Pollard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pollard working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollard cracks Kang with a big elbow.
Kang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pollard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pollard is controlling him well.
Kang is looking for a sweep.
Pollard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pollard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kang down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Pollard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Pollard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pollard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craig Pollard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kang has his takedown stuffed
and Pollard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pollard has Kang up against the cage in a clinch.
Kang successfully pulls guard.
Pollard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pollard throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pollard has gone for a leg lock! Kang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pollard's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pollard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Pollard.
Pollard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pollard moves nicely into side control.
Pollard looking to control but instead Kang has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pollard is trying to control the action in half guard but Kang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pollard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Craig Pollard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kang is concentrating on defense, preventing Pollard from advancing position.
Pollard throws a strike but Kang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pollard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pollard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pollard tries to pass to full mount but Kang defends it.
Kang is trying to stand up here but Pollard is controlling him well.
Pollard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollard prevents Kang from standing back up.
Kang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pollard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pollard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pollard wants to pass the guard but Kang is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pollard.
Kang throws a hook to the side of Pollard's head but Pollard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pollard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pollard counters with an inside leg kick.
Pollard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kang circles away quickly and effectively.
Kang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pollard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kang counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pollard throws a right hand that Kang ducks under and follows up with a left that Kang also avoids with ease.
Kang avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Pollard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pollard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Khru Kang!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Khru Kang!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Craig Pollard!
Khru Kang wins by split decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman's entrance music is Dog the Bounty Hunter (Theme Song). A fine choice. Machida has chosen U can't TOUCH this as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leland Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyota Machida!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chapman works the jab nicely.
Machida avoids the head kick by Chapman.
Chapman takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Leland Chapman has been cut.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida leaves Chapman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chapman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chapman somewhat.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Machida!
Machida'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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
Machida gets back to half guard.
Chapman is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Chapman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machida wants to control but Chapman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chapman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.
Machida tries to roll over but Chapman keeps him under control.
Chapman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machida tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chapman is really struggling to control Machida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chapman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chapman is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chapman.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Machida staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leland Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machida.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Lyota Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Machida connects with the punch.
Chapman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Machida.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Chapman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chapman.
Chapman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Machida.
Leland Chapman's cut is getting worse.
Chapman walks into a jab.
Chapman is looking to clinch.
Machida digs a good hook to Chapman's body.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Chapman's head.
Leland Chapman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice shot by Machida.
Chapman avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyota Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leland Chapman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chapman throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida slips under a jab from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chapman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chapman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jeez, Leland Chapman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chapman on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leland Chapman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyota Machida!
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