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KONFLIKT 63 - Under Seige PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Monika Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Robles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monika Szlesz!
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, Adrian Robles!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Robles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Szlesz.
Szlesz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robles.
Szlesz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robles wants it to stay on the feet.
Robles shoots in and drives through. Szlesz sprawls well.
Szlesz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monika Szlesz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robles throws a lazy head kick
and Szlesz counters with a takedown into side control.
Szlesz has an Americana. Robles didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Szlesz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Szlesz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monika Szlesz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jason St James enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Chase!
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, Jason St James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Chase.
Chase swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chase throws a right hand that St James ducks under and follows up with a left that St James also avoids with ease.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase misses with a series of wild punches.
St James wants to land a leg kick but Chase is out of range.
Chase misses with a two punch combination.
St James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from St James crashes against the mat.
Chase is trying to control St James's posture but St James avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
St James trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James working away.
St James wants to stand but Chase has his arm trapped.
St James tries for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
St James with the ground and pound but Chase regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chase counters with a one-two to the body.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase misses with a jab, cross combination.
St James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vincent Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chase is looking to land body kicks.
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chase.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
St James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chase.
St James misses with a combination
and Chase moves into the clinch.
St James gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
St James wants to free his trapped foot but Chase is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
Chase is pressing down on St James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chase is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chase is breathing heavily.
St James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St James trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
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.
St James passes into half guard.
St James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St James is trying to work for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
Chase wants to control but St James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason St James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
St James circles away from the clinch attempt.
St James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chase counters with a one-two to the body.
Chase dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St James. That did some damage!
St James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St James throws a right and a left that Chase avoids nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chase. St James shrugs it off though.
St James scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chase.
Chase stuffs the takedown attempt from St James. St James gets slowly back to his feet.
Chase throws a series of punches but St James avoids them all with ease.
Chase moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
St James avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James tries to clinch up.
St James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chase misses with a head kick.
St James swats away the attempt to clinch by Chase.
Chase wants to clinch up but St James keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Chase.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
Chase with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase cracks the inside of St James's front leg.
St James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chase's guard.
St James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chase 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Chase stands up out of the half guard.
St James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chase is fending him off so far but St James persists. Nope, Chase circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
St James slips a jab and a cross from Chase.
St James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chase gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St James trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase wants to stand and escape but St James is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
St James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
St James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St James trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
St James controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
St James has gone for a leg lock! Chase slips out almost immediately though and dives into St James's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase wants to get up but he can't break St James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chase won't allow St James to sweep him here.
St James pushes Chase off and gets back to his feet.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and St James moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
St James is staying tight to Chase's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Chase dominated that second round.
That's time! Chase's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
St James takes a jab right on the kisser.
St James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Chase.
St James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
Vincent Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase throws a series of punches but St James avoids them all with ease.
St James throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase throws a right and a left that St James avoids nicely.
St James slips a straight right by Chase.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch but St James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St James thows a leg kick but Chase checks it
and Chase counters with a thumping low kick.
St James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chase defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as St James backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jason St James has been cut.
St James misses with a few strikes there.
St James shoots in and bounces Chase off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
St James trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
St James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chase keeping full guard, as St James tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St James wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Chase pulls St James in to control the position.
St James tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
St James passes Chase's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chase defending well though.
St James content to control rather than advance.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St James is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is refusing to be controlled, as St James sits in half guard.
St James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
St James stands up and beckons Chase to join him on the feet.
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.
St James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chase lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St James with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chase.
Chase throws a left and a right that both miss
and St James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
St James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason St James.
I think St James 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vincent Chase!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rawse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawse comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin'. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rawse!
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, Roberto Maldini!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rawse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maldini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maldini showed some decent athleticism there.
Rawse is staying active underneath Maldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maldini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rawse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse trying to hold on to Maldini's head to control him but Maldini postures up.
Maldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rawse keeps working.
Rawse is trying to get back to full guard.
Rawse trying to hold on to Maldini's head to control him but Maldini postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maldini throws a one two combo.
Maldini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rawse's head backwards.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Rawse's ribs.
Rawse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maldini!
Rawse lands with a nice combination. Maldini backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Roberto Maldini has been cut.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maldini lands a slapping body shot.
Rawse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Rawse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Maldini as Rawse shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini throws a right hand that Rawse ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawse also avoids with ease.
Maldini lands with a shot to the body.
Maldini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Maldini misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Rawse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Maldini misses.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rawse takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rawse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maldini.
Maldini looks to land a combination. Rawse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rawse clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Rawse keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawse shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rawse with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
A combination from Maldini does no damage.
Rawse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Rawse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini lands a two punch combo.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Maldini does no damage.
Maldini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maldini scores with a one two! Rawse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maldini misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a three punch combo that has Rawse backing up. Rawse nods at Maldini to acknowledge the strikes.
Maldini misses with a combination
and Rawse counters with a shoot takedown. Maldini fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini is looking for a triangle but Rawse pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maldini dives on top into guard.
Maldini passes Rawse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maldini tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rawse.
Maldini is looking to advance position but Rawse won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rawse's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Maldini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Maldini's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a double jab.
Maldini misses with a double jab.
Rawse shoots for a double leg takedown but Maldini sprawls well. He's pushed Rawse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Rawse moves out of range.
Maldini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Rawse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rawse dodges the punch combination from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a three punch combo that has Rawse backing up. Rawse nods at Maldini to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maldini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rawse in his tracks.
Maldini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maldini tries to bum rush Rawse with a series of wild strikes but Rawse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rawse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but Maldini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by Maldini.
Rawse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maldini lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldini throws a nice looking combination but Rawse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maldini scores with a punch to the head.
Roberto Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maldini throws a right hand that Rawse ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawse also avoids with ease.
Maldini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Rawse has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Rawse.
Rawse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maldini lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Maldini wants to stand but Rawse is controlling his arm.
Maldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rawse keeps working.
Rawse throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rawse regains half guard.
Maldini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rawse defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse actively working from the bottom here.
Rawse manages to get to full guard.
Rawse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rawse looking for subs off his back but Maldini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rawse wants to control the action here but instead Maldini manages to pass to full mount!
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.
Maldini scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maldini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rawse to take his back!
Rawse trying to control the hands but Maldini won't let him.
Maldini looking for the choke but no joy.
Rawse breaks Maldini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Maldini's cut.
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!
A jab from Maldini finds it's way through Rawse's defenses.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maldini swinging wilding here.
Maldini is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maldini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maldini misses with the combination.
Rawse fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Rawse.
Maldini throws a right hand that Rawse ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawse also avoids with ease.
Rawse fails with the takedown.
Maldini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Maldini.
Rawse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Rawse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini misses with a two punch combination.
Maldini fails to land with a series of punches.
Maldini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Rawse gets the takedown into side control.
Maldini is not content to let Rawse control the position.
Maldini is trying to control Rawse's posture but Rawse avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rawse trying to control from Maldini's half guard. Maldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Maldini is keeping the position.
Rawse is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Maldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawse's guard.
Maldini stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.
Rawse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maldini defends well.
Maldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rawse is keeping the position for now.
Maldini is pushing down on Rawse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rawse is fighting to maintain full guard but Maldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roberto Maldini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maldini is thwarting Rawse's attempts to control the position.
Maldini trying to control from half guard but Rawse is working away.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Maldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maldini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rawse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rick Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Maldini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heiji Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donas Donicas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donicas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hyperpower - NIN. 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
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198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heiji Endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donas Donicas!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donicas throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by Donicas.
Endo is looking to clinch but Donicas is avoiding it.
Endo wants to clinch up but Donicas keeps it at a distance.
Donicas misses with a double jab.
Donicas misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Endo.
Donicas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo shoots for a double leg takedown but Donicas sprawls well. He's pushed Endo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Endo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Endo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donicas.
Donicas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Donicas slaps away a takedown attempt from Endo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heiji Endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donicas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Endo or perhaps it was just good defense by Donicas which made him look bad.
Endo misses with a hook. Donicas ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donicas throws a right and a left that Endo avoids nicely.
Endo fails with a takedown attempt.
Endo 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.
Donicas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donicas wants to stand up but Endo is controlling him.
Endo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donicas is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo is looking to advance position but Donicas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Donicas wants to stand but Endo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Endo is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donicas tries to get up but Endo was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donas Donicas will probably get the nod.
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.
Donicas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donicas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Endo.
Endo looks to throw the jab but Donicas is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Endo misses the target.
Endo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donicas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo misses with a looping left.
Donicas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Endo dodges the punch combination from Donicas.
Endo throws a shot from downtown. Donicas moves away and avoids it.
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.
Donicas throws a one two combo.
Donicas throws out a loose jab but Endo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Endo looks to land a left hand but Donicas moved out of range nicely.
Endo looks to throw the jab but Donicas is out of range.
Endo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Endo takes a swing at Donicas's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Endo defending well as Donicas loads up on a big left hand.
Endo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Endo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donicas is out of range.
Endo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Endo trying to control the position from guard on top but Donicas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donicas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Endo is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Endo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donicas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Endo wants to control from the top but Donicas keeps moving.
Endo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donicas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Endo has Donicas in his guard.
Endo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heiji Endo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donicas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Endo misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Endo.
Donicas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Endo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donicas throws out the jab.
Donicas misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donicas misses the jab.
Endo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Endo thuds his right hand into Donicas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Endo throws out a loose jab but Donicas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donicas checks a leg kick nicely.
Endo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donicas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Endo misses with a straight left.
Endo looks for the body kick but Donicas saw that one coming.
A big right from Endo misses.
Endo shoots for a double leg takedown but Donicas sprawls well. He's pushed Endo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donicas throws a series of punches but Endo moves out of range.
Donicas throws a hook to the side of Endo's head but Endo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Endo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donicas but Donicas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heiji Endo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donicas throws a right hand that Endo ducks under and follows up with a left that Endo also avoids with ease.
Donicas swats away the attempt to clinch by Endo.
Endo stuns Donicas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
Donicas keeps the fight on the outside.
Donicas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Endo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donicas slips a straight right by Endo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Endo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heiji Endo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Endo 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heiji Endo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Henke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Tractor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tractor has chosen Everyday I'm Hustlin as his entrance music. Tom Henke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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198 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Henke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Tractor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tractor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henke.
Henke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tractor.
Tractor is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Henke does it's job there.
It looks like Hector Tractor has been cut.
Henke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tractor was well out of range. Poor timing from Henke.
Henke throws a leg kick
and Tractor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tractor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henke, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tractor fails to land.
Tractor lands a body punch.
Henke taking a breather.
Henke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tractor misses with some punches.
Henke can't find room to land a body shot as Tractor controls the action.
Tractor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henke misses with a punch on the inside.
Tractor swings wildly with an uppercut but Henke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tractor blocks a body shot from Henke.
Tractor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henke backwards.
Henke misses with some punches.
Tractor swings wildly with an uppercut but Henke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tractor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tractor working aggressively here.
Henke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henke's elbow.
Tractor scores with a hook to the body.
Henke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Tractor.
Tractor is trying to break the clinch but Henke is controlling him.
Tractor lands a left hand.
Tractor presses Henke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henke is breathing heavily.
Tractor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tractor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Tractor misses.
Henke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tractor counter with a right hand.
Henke missing with a left hand there. Tractor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tractor lands a jab.
Henke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tractor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henke darts in trying to clinch
and Tractor counters with a nice body shot.
Henke dodges the punch combination from Tractor.
Henke thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tractor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henke misses the body punch
and Tractor counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tractor drives through and clinches with Henke against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Tractor.
Tractor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Tractor.
Tractor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tractor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tractor breaks from the clinch.
Tractor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henke.
Tractor closes the distance and pushes Henke back into the cage.
Tractor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tractor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tractor.
Tractor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henke backs up against the cage.
Henke is rocked!
It looks like Tom Henke has been cut.
Tractor gets a clinch.
Oh Henke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tractor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henke seems to have got his legs back now.
Henke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tractor.
Henke misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor forces Henke back against the cage and clinches.
Tractor tries to break the clinch but Henke is controlling the position.
Tractor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tractor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tractor duly obliges.
Henke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tractor counters with a leg kick.
Tractor stuns Henke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tractor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tractor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tractor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tractor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tractor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tractor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tractor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tractor digs a right hand into Henke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henke's gas tank.
Tractor breaks the clinch.
Henke fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tractor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tractor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tractor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henke.
A combination from Henke does no damage.
Henke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henke misses with a hook to the body
and Tractor counters with a series of strikes. Henke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henke drops his hands momentarily and Tractor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tractor scores with a jab. Henke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Tractor.
Tractor throws a leg kick which misses Henke's front leg but catches the back leg as Henke tries to avoid it.
Tractor with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tractor.
Tractor drops Henke with a big left hand! Henke is injured, injured bad! Tractor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Tractor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between charles white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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162 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, charles white!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
white throws a nice inside leg kick.
white uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
white shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.
white looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell working for a triangle but white defends it easily.
white looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white is working hard here to advance position.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but white controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
white throws a front kick that sends Mitchell stumbling back into the cage.
white shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. white showed some decent athleticism there.
white wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
white moves into full mount! Mitchell won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
white has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mitchell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). charles white!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kato Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato Hanzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Alves's chin.
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21
182 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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25
181 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Alves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
Alves jabs at Hanzo's body.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alves lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Hanzo connects with a single shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Hanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanzo ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Hanzo lands with an overhand left.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanzo closes the distance and pushes Alves back into the cage.
Hanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanzo gets underhooks to prevent Alves's takedown attempt.
Alves wants a takedown.
Hanzo has clasped his hands together around Alves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alves wants to control but Hanzo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is trying to get back to his feet.
Alves wants to control but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanzo is breathing heavily.
Hanzo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hanzo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanzo's guard! Nice work there by Alves!
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanzo's head.
Hanzo tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanzo is rocked!
Nice body kick from Alves.
Hanzo dodges the punch combination from Alves.
The fighters circle, before Alves throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hanzo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Alves lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Daniel Alves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opa Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Part of Me. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jokinen's choice of entrance music: Prodigy - Baby's Got A Temper. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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166 lbs
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25
165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Unbreakable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opa Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbreakable is just out of range.
Unbreakable moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Unbreakable.
Good leg kick by Unbreakable there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Unbreakable misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Unbreakable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jokinen!
Jokinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Unbreakable is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Unbreakable wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Unbreakable has control of the leg.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable working over Jokinen with some ground and pound. Jokinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Unbreakable scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Unbreakable sits in half guard.
Unbreakable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Unbreakable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Unbreakable is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Unbreakable eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen wants to control but Unbreakable is keeping busy.
Unbreakable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Unbreakable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Unbreakable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Unbreakable throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jokinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Unbreakable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unbreakable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Unbreakable is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Unbreakable thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Unbreakable from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is trying to keep Unbreakable in close.
Unbreakable thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Unbreakable doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen slips a jab from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable misses with a looping right.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Unbreakable avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unbreakable.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbreakable is just out of range.
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.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Unbreakable circles away easily
and Unbreakable counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbreakable.
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Unbreakable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unbreakable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unbreakable slips under a jab.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Unbreakable takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Unbreakable fails with the takedown
and Unbreakable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unbreakable shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Unbreakable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unbreakable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Unbreakable parries the strikes from Jokinen easily there. Jokinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unbreakable to escape.
Jokinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jokinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Unbreakable is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unbreakable keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unbreakable, who protects the arm well.
Unbreakable is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jokinen off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is covering up but some of the strikes from Unbreakable are getting through and doing damage.
Unbreakable throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jokinen could be in trouble here!
Unbreakable scores with punches from the back.
Jokinen rolls, trying to escape but Unbreakable keeps control of the position.
Unbreakable throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jokinen could be in trouble here!
Unbreakable looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Unbreakable lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Unbreakable.
Jon Unbreakable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen tries to escape but Unbreakable has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jokinen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Unbreakable gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable is looking to control Jokinen but Jokinen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Unbreakable softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Jokinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable is trying to stick to Jokinen's back but Jokinen is turning into Unbreakable. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Unbreakable's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jokinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Jokinen won't allow Unbreakable to sweep him here.
Unbreakable not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen advances position into side control!
Unbreakable stops Jokinen from passing to mount.
Unbreakable is trying to get back to half guard.
Jokinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Unbreakable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Unbreakable is looking to clinch.
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.
Unbreakable just misses with a punch to the body.
Unbreakable takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unbreakable.
Jokinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unbreakable tries to avoid it but Jokinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unbreakable to the ground. Unbreakable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unbreakable clinches with his opponent.
Unbreakable lands an elbow that stopped Jokinen in his tracks for a moment.
Unbreakable swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unbreakable lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Unbreakable misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
Unbreakable manages to break the clinch.
Unbreakable throws a shot to the body.
Unbreakable takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unbreakable misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Unbreakable.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Unbreakable.
A telegraphed right hand from Unbreakable misses the target.
Unbreakable moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Unbreakable throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unbreakable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unbreakable fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Unbreakable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jokinen swivels and escapes.
Jokinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokinen.
Unbreakable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Unbreakable slips under a jab.
Unbreakable throws and low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Unbreakable looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Unbreakable avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Opa Jokinen 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.
Unbreakable shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Unbreakable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen scores with a one two! Unbreakable had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Unbreakable tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unbreakable lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Unbreakable throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unbreakable tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Unbreakable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Unbreakable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unbreakable.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unbreakable takes one to the side of the head.
Unbreakable clinches with his opponent.
Unbreakable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
Unbreakable stalls.
Unbreakable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jokinen's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unbreakable presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Opa Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable leaning his opponent against the cage.
Unbreakable is trying to trip Jokinen. He has hold of a leg but Jokinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Unbreakable persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jokinen pulls Unbreakable in to control the position.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Unbreakable from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unbreakable pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Unbreakable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Unbreakable's back!
Jokinen tries to get the hooks in deep but Unbreakable pushed the leg off.
Jokinen tightening his grip on Unbreakable, looking for the choke.
Jokinen doesn't have the hooks in and Unbreakable manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unbreakable defends it easily.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jon Unbreakable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Unbreakable trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unbreakable passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Unbreakable is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unbreakable throws a strike aimed at the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen avoids it well.
Unbreakable wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen is letting Unbreakable control him for a moment.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.
Unbreakable tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unbreakable has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Unbreakable showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Unbreakable, 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 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Unbreakable!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bony Phony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Sky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Phony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phony lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sky circles away quickly and effectively.
Phony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sky was well out of range. Poor timing from Phony.
Phony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sky moves away.
Sky swats away the attempt to clinch by Phony.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phony misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Phony throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sky misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sky lands with a punch from half guard.
Phony on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phony tries to get out of the position.
Sky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Phony tries to get to full guard but Sky has control of the leg.
Phony is not content to let Sky control the position.
Phony is holding on to half guard well.
Sky is stalling here. Phony is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sky seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Phony has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky can't do much from the bottom here.
Phony has knee on belly momentarily but Sky bucks him off and regains half guard.
Sky manages to get to full guard.
Sky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phony defends well.
Phony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sky on the ground.
Phony stopping the sweep attempt from Sky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony throws and elbow that misses. Sky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phony's guard. Nice move by Sky!
Phony is trying to keep Sky in close.
Phony looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sky is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phony is on top in guard.
Phony is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phony throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Phony wants to control from the top but Sky keeps moving.
Sky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Phony has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sky is proving hard to escape from.
Phony has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phony manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phony wants to sweep here but Sky controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Phony.
Phony misses the shot to the body.
Bony Phony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phony thows a body shot but no joy.
Phony avoids the body shot from Sky.
Phony slaps away a takedown attempt from Sky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sky drops his hands momentarily and Phony takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Phony.
Phony wants to clinch up but Sky keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phony misses with a looping left.
Sky slips under a jab from Phony.
Sky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phony.
Phony misses with an uppercut.
Phony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phony misses with a few strikes there.
Sky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Phony misses with a double jab.
Phony misses with the combination.
Phony scores with a nice head shot.
Phony tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sky is able to avoid easily.
Phony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phony swings for the body but Sky moves out of range.
A jab from Phony misses.
Sky jabs Phony right on the nose. Phony blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony throws a hook to the side of Sky's head but Sky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phony misses the shot to the body.
Phony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sky throws a jab but it's blocked by Phony.
Sky misses with a hook.
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.
Phony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phony.
Sky dodges the punch combination from Phony.
The fighters circling - Sky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sky missing with a left hand there. Phony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phony looks to land a left hand but Sky moved out of range nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phony blocks a leg kick.
Sky fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bony Phony dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sky shoots in and drives through. Phony sprawls well.
A lazy left from Phony finds it's target.
Sky misses with a series of wild punches.
Sky shoots for a takedown but Phony 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.
Sky keeps the fight on the outside.
Phony slips under a jab.
Sky lands a glancing blow to the side of Phony's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phony throws a jab but it's blocked by Sky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phony.
Phony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sky.
Phony throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phony counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Sky misses.
Phony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sky moves away.
Phony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phony misses with a double jab
and Sky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Sky - just one landing.
Phony throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Phony wants to improve his position but Sky is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phony keeps working.
Sky uses his free foot to push down on Phony's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phony.
Sky prevents Phony from getting the reversal.
Sky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phony throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sky tries to control but Phony wriggling away.
Phony wants to control but Sky is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sky punching from mount but Phony doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sky moves to the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phony is keeping busy.
Phony rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sky wants to pass the guard but Phony is defending well.
Phony makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phony.
Sky drops back looking for a leg! Phony is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phony manages to kick Sky off! Sky jumps back into Phony's guard.
Sky wants to control from the top but Phony keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sky 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sky!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noriega has chosen IM ALL IN as his entrance music. Orlando Noriega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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279 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega takes a swing at Rekdal's ribcage but misses.
Rekdal ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Rekdal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rekdal moves away.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rekdal as he avoids it easily.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega moves out of range as Rekdal strikes.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.
Rekdal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noriega on the side of the head.
Rekdal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega throws a body punch but Rekdal moves out of range.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Rekdal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Rekdal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Rekdal slips the punch.
Rekdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noriega throws out the jab.
Orlando Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekdal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noriega.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Rekdal drops his hands momentarily and Noriega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Rekdal.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Rekdal.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
Rekdal jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Noriega thows a body shot but no joy.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekdal throws out the jab.
Noriega lands a nice hook to Rekdal's body. Rekdal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rekdal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noriega on the side of the head.
Rekdal throws a good cross that connects.
Noriega shoots in but no luck this time.
Rekdal lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekdal throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rekdal moves away.
Noriega throws a sloppy body shot
and Rekdal counters with a one-two to the body.
Rekdal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rekdal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rekdal throws a one two combo.
Rekdal throws a shot to the body.
Noriega looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rekdal lands a nice shot to the body.
Rekdal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Rekdal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Orlando Noriega has been cut.
Rekdal with a hook.
Rekdal works Noriega's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Rekdal finds it's way through Noriega's defenses.
Noriega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rekdal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Noriega checks a low kick from Rekdal.
Thorbjorn Rekdal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega defending well as Rekdal loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Rekdal lands.
Rekdal punishes Noriega's body with a nice straight punch.
Rekdal misses with a body shot.
Rekdal slips under a jab.
Rekdal tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rekdal lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rekdal scores with a jab to the body.
Rekdal is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Noriega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noriega moves out of range as Rekdal strikes.
Rekdal connects with the punch.
Thorbjorn Rekdal is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Rekdal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Rekdal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Rekdal scores with a four punch combination!
Noriega tests Rekdal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rekdal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rekdal misses with a body punch
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Rekdal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rekdal throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Rekdal throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Rekdal misses with a hook.
Rekdal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Rekdal didn't see that one coming.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rekdal.
Rekdal throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Noriega is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Noriega might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rekdal has got the better of the exchanges.
Noriega throws a sloppy body shot
and Rekdal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rekdal ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rekdal moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega swings for the body but Rekdal moves out of range.
Rekdal 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.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Rekdal saw that one coming.
Rekdal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Rekdal misses with a double jab
and Noriega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rekdal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Rekdal there.
Rekdal misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Rekdal misses.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rekdal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rekdal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Rekdal scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega ducks right into an uppercut from Rekdal.
Rekdal connects with a single shot there.
Rekdal lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rekdal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noriega somewhat.
Rekdal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rekdal counters with a crisp one two that drops Noriega! Rekdal thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Noriega to his feet! Noriega is in big trouble!
Rekdal tries to bum rush Noriega with a series of wild strikes but Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rekdal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Rekdal both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Orlando Noriega's cut even more.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rekdal, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekdal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekdal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Rekdal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Noriega's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Noriega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rekdal looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rekdal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noriega somewhat.
Rekdal throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noriega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rekdal lands a body shot.
Rekdal missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rekdal scores with a body shot.
Noriega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekdal misses with a hook.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Rekdal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rekdal throws a combination. Noriega tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rekdal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rekdal wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Rekdal misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega throws a jab when Rekdal was well out of range.
Noriega misses with a body punch
and Rekdal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rekdal misses with a straight left.
Rekdal motions for Noriega to come forward. Rekdal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rekdal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega with a poor takedown
and Rekdal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rekdal is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Rekdal tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rekdal throws a nice looking combination but Noriega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Rekdal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rekdal.
Rekdal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rekdal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlando Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rekdal lands a left and a right that send Noriega crashing to the mat, dazed. Rekdal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Noriega is rocked!
The cut above Orlando Noriega's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rekdal lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
Noriega is still on wobbly legs! Can Rekdal finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Rekdal lands a beautiful left hook that drops Noriega. Noriega tries to recover but Rekdal is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Noriega lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorbjorn Rekdal!
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