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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and billy westcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). billy westcott struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, billy westcott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
westcott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
westcott has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from westcott.
westcott misses with the head strike.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace breaks the clinch.
westcott closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from westcott.
westcott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallace moves out of range as westcott throws a body kick.
westcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. westcott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wallace throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but westcott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from westcott.
westcott looks gassed!
Wallace throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
westcott is rocked!
westcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
westcott is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
westcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
westcott seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace lands a left and a right that send westcott crashing to the mat, dazed. Wallace thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
westcott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a big left hand that crumples westcott! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wallace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Martyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martyn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Live For The Moment. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Martyn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martyn shoots in and drives through. Swagger sprawls well.
Martyn throws a right and a left that Swagger avoids nicely.
Martyn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tommy Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martyn tries to clinch but Swagger moves out of range.
Swagger moves into the clinch successfully.
Martyn takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Thomas Martyn has been cut.
Swagger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Swagger working Martyn over with knees to the body.
Martyn looks gassed!
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!
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
Swagger lands an elbow inside that Martyn shrugs off.
Swagger pushes Martyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Swagger cracks Martyn with a nice body shot.
Swagger lands a body punch.
Martyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swagger with a knee to the head.
Swagger landing knees to the head.
Swagger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger lands an elbow inside.
Swagger lands with a left to the head.
Martyn is rocked!
Swagger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Thomas Martyn's cut even more.
Swagger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martyn.
Martyn takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger lands an elbow just above Martyn 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swagger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger lands a knee to the head.
Swagger landing knees to the head.
The cut above Thomas Martyn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Swagger lands a knee to the head.
Swagger scores with a knee to the head.
Swagger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martyn's face.
Good body shot from Swagger.
Swagger stalling in the clinch.
Martyn missing with knees to the body.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swagger lands a nice shot to the body.
Martyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swagger prevents it.
Tommy Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Martyn.
A knee to the head by Swagger.
Martyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Swagger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swagger working Martyn over with knees to the body.
Martyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Swagger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
Swagger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swagger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Swagger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swagger prevents it.
Swagger scores a nice knee to the body.
Swagger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
Swagger is working Martyn over against the cage.
Swagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Swagger slowing the pace effectively.
Martyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
Swagger stalls.
Swagger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Swagger lands a damaging elbow.
Swagger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swagger lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger working Martyn over with knees to the body.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swagger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martyn's face.
Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
Swagger leaning against his opponent.
Martyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swagger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swagger tries to avoid it but Martyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swagger to the ground. Swagger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swagger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martyn momentarily.
Swagger gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Swagger.
Swagger landing knees to the head.
Martyn takes a shot to the head.
Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
Martyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swagger prevents it.
Swagger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swagger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martyn jumps into guard, dragging Swagger to the mat.
Martyn is looking for a triangle but Swagger pushes his legs off easily.
Swagger stands up from Martyn's guard - Swagger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Swagger moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martyn wants a takedown.
Swagger digs a right hand into Martyn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martyn's gas tank.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swagger lands an elbow just above Martyn 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Martyn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martyn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martyn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Swagger closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Swagger.
Swagger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
A short right from Swagger.
Swagger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swagger lands a damaging elbow.
Swagger misses with a knee strike.
Martyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swagger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Swagger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swagger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martyn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swagger sizes up Martyn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger doesn't manage to clinch there - Martyn circles away.
Swagger clinches.
Martyn throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Swagger.
Swagger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Swagger lands an elbow inside.
Swagger lands a left hand.
A short left from Swagger.
A short right from Swagger on the inside.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swagger lands a hook that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Swagger.
Martyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swagger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swagger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martyn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swagger smiles and moves away.
Tommy Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Martyn.
Swagger lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger keeps the fight on the outside.
Swagger is looking to clinch.
Martyn clinches up against the cage.
Swagger lands an elbow inside.
Swagger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tommy Swagger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swagger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Martyn's face.
Martyn is trying to drag Swagger to the mat but Swagger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swagger stalling against the cage.
Swagger lands a right hand.
Martyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swagger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Swagger obliges.
Martyn is working for takedown but Swagger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swagger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Swagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swagger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swagger.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swagger with a knee to the head.
Martyn can't get the takedown.
Swagger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Swagger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swagger trying to stall but Martyn improves his position.
Martyn tries for a takedown but Swagger manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Swagger on the inside.
Martyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swagger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swagger lands an elbow inside.
Swagger lands a shoulder strike.
Swagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martyn can do to turn this around?
Martyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swagger scores with a knee to the head.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but Martyn blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swagger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swagger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swagger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swagger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swagger gets through Martyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Swagger prevents it.
Martyn is trying to drag Swagger to the mat but Swagger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swagger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Swagger lands a right hand.
Swagger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martyn.
Swagger with a knee to the head.
Martyn wants a takedown.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
Swagger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swagger looking to throw knees to the head but Martyn is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martyn.
Swagger digs a right hand into Martyn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martyn's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Martyn'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martyn tries to keep at a distance but Swagger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swagger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martyn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Swagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Swagger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Swagger.
Swagger pushes Martyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger scores with a shot to the side of Martyn's head.
Swagger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swagger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swagger pushes Martyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swagger slows down the pace here.
Swagger gets underhooks to prevent Martyn's takedown attempt.
Swagger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martyn letting Swagger take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swagger.
Swagger lands with a short shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martyn. Swagger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swagger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swagger has Martyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Swagger is working Martyn over against the cage.
A short right from Swagger on the inside.
Swagger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martyn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Swagger.
Martyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swagger lands a nice elbow.
Swagger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swagger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swagger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swagger lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swagger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tommy Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Martyn.
Swagger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swagger stops a takedown attempt from Martyn.
Martyn fails to pull guard.
Swagger lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swagger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Swagger lands a left hand.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martyn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swagger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swagger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Swagger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martyn's efforts to push away.
Martyn has Swagger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swagger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swagger lands an elbow just above Martyn 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
Martyn is trying to drag Swagger to the mat but Swagger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swagger lands a good knee to the midsection. Martyn won't want to take too many of those.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger lands with a short shot to the head.
Swagger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martyn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Swagger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Swagger.
Martyn can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Swagger as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Swagger.
Swagger lands an elbow that stopped Martyn in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Swagger on the inside.
Martyn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swagger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swagger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swagger lands with a short shot to the head.
Martyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martyn goes for a takedown attempt but Swagger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger moves into the clinch.
Swagger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martyn's defenses.
Swagger lands an uppercut.
A short right from Swagger on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Swagger.
Swagger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martyn blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
Martyn fails to pull guard.
Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swagger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swagger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martyn backwards.
Martyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Swagger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Swagger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thomas Martyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swagger stops a takedown attempt from Martyn.
Martyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swagger avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Swagger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swagger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Swagger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawne Merriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes into the arena with Crying Like a Bitch blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
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, Shawne Merriman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell lands a right hook to the body.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell clobbers Merriman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merriman, pushing him back against the cage.
Liddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Merriman circles away.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merriman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Shawne Merriman has been cut.
A big head kick from Liddell and Merriman is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Liddell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Merriman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Merriman moves out of range easily.
Merriman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Merriman as he checks the leg kick.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Merriman circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Merriman looks gassed!
Liddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell checks a leg kick nicely.
Liddell stalks Merriman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Merriman's face. Merriman staggers backwards, shaken.
Merriman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawne Merriman.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Merriman shoots in.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Merriman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands with a right hand.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Merriman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a one-two to the body.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Merriman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merriman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Merriman stalling.
Merriman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Merriman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Merriman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
Merriman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merriman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Liddell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Merriman has cracked it and Liddell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Merriman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawne Merriman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saikologically Challenged (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saikologically Challenged!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Challenged looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Challenged takes a swing at Odinsson's ribcage but misses.
Challenged avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Challenged sprawls well. Challenged wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Odinsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odinsson shoots in and bounces Challenged off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Odinsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Challenged keeps Odinsson under control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Challenged can do anything to dispel that myth.
Odinsson wants to control but Challenged is keeping him busy.
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.
Challenged prevents Odinsson from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinsson is working hard here to advance position.
Challenged is not content to let Odinsson control the position.
Odinsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Challenged parries the strikes from Odinsson easily there. Odinsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Challenged to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson is looking to take a break and control but Challenged is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odinsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Challenged's legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Odinsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Challenged which made him look bad.
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.
Challenged throws an overhand right that lands on Odinsson's shoulder, as Odinsson tries to avoid the shot.
Challenged looks to throw the jab but Odinsson is out of range.
Odinsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Challenged throws a looping overhand right but Odinsson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thor Odinsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Challenged moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odinsson looks for a takedown but Challenged sprawls well.
Challenged tries to clinch but Odinsson moves out of range.
Challenged displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Odinsson.
Odinsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Challenged sprawls well. He's pushed Odinsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Challenged misses its intended target.
Challenged lands a jab to Odinsson's midsection.
Odinsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Challenged sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Odinsson somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Challenged.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Challenged wants to clinch but Odinsson slips to the side
and Challenged takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Odinsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saikologically Challenged is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Challenged throws a hook to the side of Odinsson's head but Odinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Challenged stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challenged lands a jab to Odinsson's midsection.
Challenged tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Odinsson needs to keep his hands up - Challenged had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Thor Odinsson has been cut.
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!
Challenged fails in his attempt to clinch.
Challenged defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Odinsson.
Thor Odinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Challenged.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Challenged throws a hook but Odinsson avoids it easily.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown but Challenged shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Challenged takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Challenged 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.
Challenged misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odinsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saikologically Challenged showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Odinsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Challenged tries to sprawl out of it but Odinsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Challenged manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Odinsson tries to clinch but Challenged moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinsson fails with the takedown.
Challenged lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Challenged fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odinsson moves in looking to clinch but Challenged pushes him off.
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.
Odinsson moves out of range as Challenged throws a body kick.
Odinsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Odinsson slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Challenged as Odinsson shoots in.
Challenged lands with a nice body punch.
Challenged wants to clinch but Odinsson slips to the side
and Odinsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Challenged.
Odinsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Challenged circles away.
Odinsson connects with a right hand. Challenged shakes it off.
Challenged lands with an uppercut that bounces Odinsson off the cage and back into rage.
Challenged slips under a jab from Odinsson.
The fighters circling - Odinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Challenged sprawls well. Challenged wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Odinsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Challenged displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odinsson throws out the jab.
Challenged ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Challenged stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Challenged wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saikologically Challenged comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Challenged 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saikologically Challenged!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chucky Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kian Kushiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by Nine Inch Nails - Deep. Kushiel has chosen Welsh National Anthem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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207 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucky Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kian Kushiel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushiel's half guard.
Kushiel is defending against the submission attempts here by Reyes.
Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kushiel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.
Kushiel is defending against the submission attempts here by Reyes.
Reyes is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushiel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes is working for a kimura but Kushiel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kushiel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reyes is working away from the top position though.
Reyes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kushiel sees it coming and defends easily.
Kushiel is defending against the submission attempts here by Reyes.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reyes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kushiel defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reyes fails with the takedown.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Kushiel looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes keeps the fight on the outside.
Kushiel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushiel misses with a takedown attempt
and Reyes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kushiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kushiel is keeping the position for now.
Reyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kushiel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reyes, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Kushiel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Kushiel pushes his legs off easily.
Kushiel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kushiel slips nicely into half guard.
Kushiel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
Reyes 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.
Kushiel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kushiel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kushiel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reyes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reyes regains half guard.
Kushiel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kushiel trying to control from half guard but Reyes is working away.
Reyes actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chucky Reyes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kushiel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reyes did well to prevent Kushiel getting side control.
Well, if Kushiel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kushiel working the head and body with strikes.
Kushiel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reyes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reyes is refusing to be controlled, as Kushiel sits in half guard.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Kushiel has control of the leg.
Reyes looking for subs from the bottom but Kushiel mounts him!
Chucky Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reyes regains half guard.
Kushiel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reyes manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes has his foot on Kushiel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kushiel works his way back into a safe position though.
Reyes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kushiel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kushiel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Kushiel from controlling successfully.
Kushiel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Kushiel from controlling successfully.
Reyes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kushiel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reyes is looking for a triangle here but Kushiel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reyes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kushiel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reyes defends it well.
Kushiel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reyes manages to get to full guard.
Reyes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kushiel defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Kushiel from controlling successfully.
Kushiel chips away with some ground and pound.
Kushiel slips nicely into half guard.
Kushiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Reyes is looking for a sweep. Kushiel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reyes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kushiel throwing shots but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Reyes looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kushiel drops an elbow to the side of Reyes's head.
Kushiel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reyes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kushiel moves into the clinch successfully.
Kushiel tries to pull guard but Reyes holds him up against the cage and eventually Kushiel drops back down to his feet.
Kushiel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kushiel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reyes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kushiel dives on top into guard.
Reyes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kushiel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kushiel lands a couple of digs.
Reyes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kian Kushiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kushiel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reyes is pressed up against the cage. Kushiel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reyes down to the mat. Reyes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reyes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reyes is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kushiel to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kushiel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reyes manages to get himself to full guard.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kushiel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Kushiel from controlling successfully.
Kushiel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushiel pushes down on Reyes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.
Kushiel trying to control from half guard but Reyes is working away.
Reyes actively working from the bottom here.
Reyes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kushiel pulls his head out easily.
Kushiel slips a nice elbow through Reyes's hands, connecting with Reyes's forehead.
Reyes with the active half guard here but Kushiel passes nicely into side control.
Kushiel wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel tries for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Reyes tries to buck Kushiel off but Kushiel is having none of it.
Reyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kushiel working the ground and pound from side control.
Reyes tries to improve position but can't.
Kushiel trying to control the position but Reyes is working away.
Reyes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kushiel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kushiel wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
Reyes tries to bench press Kushiel off him but Kushiel keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kushiel counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushiel pulls guard effortlessly.
Reyes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reyes has gone for a leg lock! Kushiel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reyes's guard.
Reyes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kushiel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kushiel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kushiel wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Kushiel lands a couple of elbows.
Kushiel chips away with some ground and pound.
Kushiel wanted to stand there but Reyes had control of the position.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Kushiel from controlling successfully.
Kushiel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reyes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kushiel escapes and throws Reyes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reyes looking for a sweep but Kushiel has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kushiel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reyes is looking to escape.
Reyes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kushiel lands a big elbow.
Reyes is trying to escape the mount.
Kushiel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reyes looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kian Kushiel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kushiel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kian Kushiel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Mareklidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Mareklidis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Mareklidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mareklidis wants to clinch.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mareklidis tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mareklidis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mareklidis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mareklidis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morgan sprawls well initially but Mareklidis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mareklidis is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Mareklidis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mareklidis slows the pace down in half guard.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mareklidis is working away from the top position though.
Mareklidis wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mareklidis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mareklidis wants to clinch.
Mareklidis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mareklidis blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Mareklidis.
It looks like Dan Morgan has been cut.
Steven Mareklidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses the jab.
Mareklidis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mareklidis is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Mareklidis gets the takedown into side control.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mareklidis kicks Morgan off and gets back to his feet.
Morgan lands with a hook. Mareklidis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Mareklidis.
Mareklidis is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Mareklidis moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Mareklidis wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mareklidis trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mareklidis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Mareklidis keeps moving.
Mareklidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mareklidis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan trying to control but Mareklidis is working from the bottom.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mareklidis tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Mareklidis tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown. Mareklidis fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Morgan's cut.
That's time! Mareklidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morgan gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mareklidis.
Mareklidis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mareklidis wants a takedown but no success here.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Mareklidis.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Mareklidis fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Mareklidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morgan as Mareklidis tries to tie him up.
A short left from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mareklidis is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgan gets an underhook and turns Mareklidis into the cage.
Mareklidis has Morgan pushed against the cage.
Mareklidis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgan is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mareklidis as Morgan tries to tie him up.
Mareklidis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morgan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mareklidis tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
Mareklidis tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Mareklidis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mareklidis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morgan is looking to control Mareklidis's arms but Mareklidis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morgan has his back to the cage.
Mareklidis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morgan keeps control of Mareklidis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mareklidis tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Mareklidis drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mareklidis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morgan's brow.
Mareklidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis misses with a knee strike.
Mareklidis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morgan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mareklidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. Mareklidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Morgan takes the fight into the clinch.
Mareklidis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morgan avoids it.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Mareklidis won't allow it.
Mareklidis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Mareklidis improves position.
Mareklidis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morgan is defending well for now.
Morgan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morgan is trying to maintain a safe position but Mareklidis gets an underhook and turns Morgan into the cage.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morgan walks away with a smile on his face. Mareklidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Mareklidis tries to clinch
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mareklidis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mareklidis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morgan controls Mareklidis momentarily but Mareklidis frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
Morgan controls Mareklidis momentarily but Mareklidis frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan 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.
Mareklidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Mareklidis controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan throws a jab when Mareklidis was well out of range.
Mareklidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Mareklidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mareklidis wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side
and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Morgan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mareklidis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Mareklidis clinches but Morgan breaks the clinch
and Mareklidis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mareklidis misses with a takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mareklidis won't be happy with that.
Mareklidis gets back to half guard.
Mareklidis trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Mareklidis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan postures up in Mareklidis's guard and throws a big left but Mareklidis blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mareklidis has wrist control.
Mareklidis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mareklidis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mareklidis with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mareklidis tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Mareklidis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mareklidis darts in trying to clinch
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Mareklidis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Morgan wants to hold on but Mareklidis pushes him away.
Morgan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mareklidis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mareklidis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mareklidis trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but Mareklidis is working from the bottom.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mareklidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mareklidis pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mareklidis!
Morgan landing punches.
Mareklidis tries to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Dan Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mareklidis?
Morgan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mareklidis?
Morgan looking to ground and pound but Mareklidis is blocking nicely.
Morgan punching from mount but Mareklidis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Morgan working for a guillotine from mount but Mareklidis is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mareklidis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mareklidis sneaks back into half guard.
Mareklidis is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.
Mareklidis pushes Morgan off looking to stand but Morgan dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mareklidis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morgan stops Mareklidis from getting back to his feet.
Mareklidis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
Morgan lands strikes from half guard.
Morgan thows a huge punch but Mareklidis dodges it nicely.
Morgan prevents Mareklidis from standing back up.
Mareklidis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mareklidis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Mareklidis is working away.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mareklidis defending well though.
Steven Mareklidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mareklidis's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Johnson (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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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Takata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson lunges at Takata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takata's hand.
Takata misses with a looping right.
Takata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Takata catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takata has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson has Takata pressed against the cage, preventing Takata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Takata is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson prevents Takata from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Takata tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Takata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Takata is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takata is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takata smiles and moves away.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takata's waist but Takata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Takata scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson slips a straight right by Takata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Takata.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Takata throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Takata looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Takata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Takata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Takata pushes him off.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Takata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takata's efforts to push away.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takata lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Takata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takata is defended easily by Johnson.
Takata shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takata was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Takata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Takata counters with a straight right hand.
Takata thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Takata cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Takata or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Takata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takata lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takata counter with a right hand.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takata.
Takata connects with the punch.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takata misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Takata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Takata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Takata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Takata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takata 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.
Jab, jab by Takata - just one landing.
Takata takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Takata throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takata is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata misses with a hook.
Shinya Takata is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takata throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takata misses with a straight left.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Shinya Takata has been cut.
Takata misses with the combination.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Takata had a free shot at his head there.
Takata thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Takata wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Takata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takata's head.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Takata dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Takata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takata pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson is thwarting Takata's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Takata to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takata throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Takata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takata looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Takata here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Johnson stops Takata from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to control but Takata is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takata lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Takata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinya Takata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Takata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson leaves Takata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Takata misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Takata misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Takata misses with a straight right.
Takata loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Takata throws a leg kick that misses.
Takata takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Takata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson slips a straight right by Takata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takata tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takata to the ground. Takata escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Johnson.
Jason Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson slips a straight right by Takata.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson slips a straight right by Takata.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Takata persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Takata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takata looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Takata throws a leg kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takata crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Takata gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Takata manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson cracks Takata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes Takata and presses him up against the cage.
Takata takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Takata fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takata tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson has Takata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takata tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Takata's guard.
Takata wants to sweep but no luck.
Takata pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takata won't be happy with that.
Takata gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Takata is defending the position.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson stops Takata from getting back to his feet.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Takata tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jason Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Takata is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takata moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Takata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takata lands a head shot.
Takata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Takata swinging wilding here.
Takata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Takata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Takata!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Wicliffe (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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201 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Din bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al Din throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wicliffe dodges the punch combination from al Din.
Wicliffe is looking to clinch but al Din is avoiding it.
Wicliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Wicliffe rushes al Din and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wicliffe.
al Din wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wicliffe has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe is leaning against al Din and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wicliffe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Wicliffe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wicliffe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wicliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
al Din is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wicliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wicliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
al Din's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wicliffe cracks al Din with a nice body shot.
al Din is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Wicliffe.
A short right from Wicliffe on the inside.
Wicliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Wicliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wicliffe.
Good body shot from Wicliffe.
A body shot lands from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Wicliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wicliffe.
Wicliffe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of al Din backwards.
Wicliffe lands a right hand.
Wicliffe slows down the pace here.
Wicliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wicliffe lands with a right to the head.
Wicliffe lands with a right to the head.
Wicliffe lands a left hand.
Wicliffe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wicliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
al Din drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wicliffe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wicliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt al Din or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of al Din backwards.
Wicliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wicliffe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wicliffe lands with a left to the head.
al Din is rocked!
Wicliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh al Din is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
al Din takes a shot to the head.
Wicliffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BOOM! Wicliffe lands a beautiful left hook that drops al Din. al Din tries to recover but Wicliffe is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and al Din lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Wicliffe!
Dom Wicliffe is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Xueijin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xueijin has chosen AK-47 - 出发 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hong Xueijin enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hong Xueijin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Xueijin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xueijin's waist but Xueijin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xueijin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xueijin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Xueijin. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Xueijin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xueijin tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xueijin to the ground. Xueijin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Xueijin counters with an inside leg kick.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Xueijin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Xueijin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Xueijin counters with a head kick. That will keep Murphy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Xueijin scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kirk Murphy has been cut.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Xueijin counters with a nice leg kick.
Xueijin scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xueijin misses with a few strikes there.
Xueijin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good shot there by Xueijin.
Murphy is rocked!
Xueijin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xueijin Rushes Murphy and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Murphy is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Xueijin Piles on the pressure and Murphy crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hong Xueijin!
Hong Xueijin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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