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LA-FL 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rio Nakisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alleye Izwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rio Nakisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alleye Izwin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakisaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakisaki scores with a head kick.
Izwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Izwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Izwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakisaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Izwin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakisaki.
Nakisaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakisaki looks to land a right hand but Izwin moved out of range.
Izwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Izwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakisaki wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakisaki.
Nakisaki breaks the clinch.
Nakisaki tries to clinch but Izwin moves out of range.
Izwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Izwin darts in and clinches Nakisaki up against the cage.
Izwin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Izwin fails to land.
Nakisaki looking to throw knees to the head but Izwin is blocking nicely.
Izwin has a couple of punches blocked by Nakisaki.
Izwin avoiding damage.
Nakisaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakisaki wants to break free but Izwin has control.
Izwin slowing the pace effectively.
Nakisaki tries to circle away but Izwin has him pinned against the cage.
Izwin misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Izwin misses with the head strike.
Nakisaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Nakisaki has had enough of the clinch but Izwin keeps him there for the moment.
Izwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakisaki blocks an uppercut.
Izwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakisaki is working for takedown but Izwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Nakisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakisaki blocking some punches.
Izwin throws a head punch that misses.
Izwin misses with some punches.
Nakisaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakisaki.
Izwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakisaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
Nakisaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Izwin won't allow it.
Izwin misses with the head strike.
Izwin controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakisaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Izwin has double underhooks.
Izwin misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Izwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Izwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Izwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakisaki's elbow.
Izwin effectively controlling the action here.
Nakisaki working hard to break the clinch.
Nakisaki blocking some punches.
Izwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakisaki's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki breaks the clinch.
Izwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakisaki throws a head kick but Izwin moves out of range.
Izwin closes the distance and clinches.
Nakisaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Izwin keeps control of Nakisaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakisaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nakisaki breaks the clinch.
Izwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakisaki scores with a head kick.
Nakisaki wants to clinch.
Izwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakisaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Izwin's waist but Izwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakisaki off to one side.
Izwin clinches with his opponent.
Izwin gets underhooks to prevent Nakisaki's takedown attempt.
Izwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakisaki is trying to force a seperation but Izwin has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Izwin.
Izwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izwin prevents Nakisaki from breaking the clinch.
Izwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakisaki prevents a body shot from Izwin.
Nakisaki is trying to break the clinch but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Izwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Izwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakisaki.
Izwin slowing the pace effectively.
Izwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakisaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Izwin has a couple of punches blocked by Nakisaki.
Nakisaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nakisaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izwin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alleye Izwin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Izwin wants to clinch
and Nakisaki counters with a leg kick.
Izwin tries to clinch there but Nakisaki circles away.
Nakisaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakisaki tries to clinch there but Izwin circles away.
Nakisaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Izwin pushes Nakisaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakisaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakisaki.
Nakisaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izwin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakisaki.
A head punch on the inside from Izwin fails to land.
Izwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakisaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Izwin won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izwin slowing the pace effectively.
Nakisaki manages to break the clinch.
Izwin checks a low kick from Nakisaki.
A head kick misses from Nakisaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakisaki throws a hook to the side of Izwin's head but Izwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakisaki slips a jab and a cross from Izwin.
Nakisaki dips to his left and cracks Izwin with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Izwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakisaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Izwin sprawls well. Izwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakisaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakisaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Izwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakisaki.
Rio Nakisaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izwin slips a jab and a cross from Nakisaki.
Nakisaki tries to clinch but Izwin moves out of range.
Nakisaki misses with a head kick.
Nakisaki throws a sloppy head kick and Izwin moves out of range easily.
Izwin is looking to clinch.
Nakisaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Izwin.
Nakisaki tries to clinch up but Izwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakisaki misses with a hook.
Nakisaki is looking to clinch but Izwin is avoiding it.
Izwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Izwin clinches up with Nakisaki and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alleye Izwin.
Nakisaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Izwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakisaki throws a head kick that misses.
Nakisaki scores with a kick to the body.
Izwin misses with a looping right.
Nakisaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izwin. Nakisaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakisaki throws a head kick but Izwin moves out of range.
Izwin throws a hook but Nakisaki avoids it easily.
Nakisaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Izwin darts in and clinches Nakisaki up against the cage.
Nakisaki working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Izwin has a couple of punches blocked by Nakisaki.
Izwin misses with a punch to the body.
Nakisaki blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakisaki.
Izwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakisaki's elbow.
Izwin misses with the head strike.
Nakisaki blocks a body shot from Izwin.
Izwin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Izwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakisaki's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izwin.
Nakisaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Izwin avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Izwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakisaki is trying to break the clinch but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Izwin has a couple of punches blocked by Nakisaki.
Nakisaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakisaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakisaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakisaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakisaki is trying to break the clinch but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Izwin misses with the head strike.
Izwin is pushing Nakisaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakisaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Izwin misses with a punch to the body.
Izwin leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Izwin fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alleye Izwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nakisaki's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nakisaki duly obliges.
Izwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakisaki breaks the clinch.
Nakisaki misses with a low kick.
Izwin wants to clinch up but Nakisaki keeps it at a distance.
Nakisaki throws a leg kick but Izwin checks it.
Izwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakisaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakisaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakisaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakisaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Izwin's head.
Izwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakisaki throws a head kick that misses.
Izwin throws a lazy right hand but Nakisaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Izwin wants to clinch
and Nakisaki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nakisaki looks to land a body kick but Izwin moved away.
Nakisaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izwin closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Izwin to work.
Nakisaki is trying to drag Izwin to the mat but Izwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakisaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Izwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakisaki.
Nakisaki blocks a body shot from Izwin.
Nakisaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Izwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nakisaki can't get the takedown.
Nakisaki tries to break free but Izwin pushes him back against the cage.
Izwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakisaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Izwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Izwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakisaki being controlled against the cage.
Izwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Izwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakisaki.
Izwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izwin misses with the head strike.
Nakisaki tries to break free but Izwin pushes him back against the cage.
Izwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izwin has Nakisaki pressed against the cage.
Nakisaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Izwin won't allow it.
Izwin tries to work over Nakisaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakisaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Izwin has double underhooks.
Izwin working aggressively here.
Nakisaki tries to circle away but Izwin has him pinned against the cage.
Izwin can't find room to land a body shot as Nakisaki controls the action.
Izwin misses with a body punch.
Izwin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Izwin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rio Nakisaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki is trying to break free.
Nakisaki tries for a takedown but Izwin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Nakisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakisaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakisaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Izwin has closed the distance and engaged Nakisaki in a clinch.
Izwin stalls.
Izwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakisaki manages to break the clinch.
Nakisaki tries to clinch but Izwin moves away
and Izwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Izwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakisaki controls his hands.
Izwin just leaning against Nakisaki, taking a breather.
Nakisaki is trying to break the clinch but Izwin is controlling him.
Izwin can't find room to land a body shot as Nakisaki controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Nakisaki tries to break free but Izwin pushes him back against the cage.
Izwin has a couple of punches blocked by Nakisaki.
Izwin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakisaki can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Izwin.
Izwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Izwin.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alleye Izwin.
Izwin has managed to clinch.
Nakisaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Izwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakisaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakisaki.
Izwin misses with some punches.
Nakisaki can't get the takedown.
Alleye Izwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izwin.
Nakisaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alleye Izwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Izwin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alleye Izwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MAX SWAGGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ALLA SVENSKA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SWAGGER's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Crawl/ Kings of Leon. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MAX SWAGGER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ALLA SVENSKA!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SWAGGER wants to clinch.
SVENSKA scores with a three punch combo!
SVENSKA tries to clinch
and SWAGGER counters with a series of strikes. SVENSKA will be more careful next time no doubt.
SVENSKA throws a combination that misses
and SWAGGER counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for SVENSKA!
SVENSKA sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
SWAGGER slips a nice elbow through SVENSKA's hands, connecting with SVENSKA's forehead.
SVENSKA is trying to stand up here but SWAGGER is controlling him well.
SVENSKA has one foot on SWAGGER's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
SWAGGER misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SVENSKA takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
SWAGGER tries to bum rush SVENSKA with a series of wild strikes but SVENSKA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SWAGGER lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but SVENSKA circles away quickly and effectively.
SWAGGER looks for a takedown but SVENSKA sprawls well.
SWAGGER avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SVENSKA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and SWAGGER counters with a single leg into guard. SVENSKA didn't expect that.
SWAGGER slips nicely into half guard.
SVENSKA keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SWAGGER scoring with strikes to the body and head.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet.
SWAGGER working over SVENSKA with some ground and pound. SVENSKA looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SVENSKA is trying to stand up here but SWAGGER is controlling him well.
SWAGGER missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if SWAGGER 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.
SWAGGER stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows SVENSKA to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SWAGGER misses the shot to the body.
SWAGGER takes a head kick and keeps coming.
SWAGGER is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SVENSKA's half guard.
SWAGGER trying to control the action but SVENSKA is working from the bottom.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet.
SWAGGER trying to pass the guard but SVENSKA defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA is trying to stand up here but SWAGGER is controlling him well.
SWAGGER tries to pass the half guard into mount. SVENSKA knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
SWAGGER seems to be looking for submissions.
SWAGGER working over SVENSKA with some ground and pound. SVENSKA looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SWAGGER throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SVENSKA swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and SWAGGER moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SWAGGER working aggressively here.
SVENSKA has had enough of the clinch but SWAGGER keeps him there for the moment.
SWAGGER gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SVENSKA jumps guard but SWAGGER stands there with SVENSKA around his waist. SVENSKA gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
SVENSKA can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX SWAGGER 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.
SVENSKA tries to land a body kick
and SWAGGER counters with a straight right hand.
SWAGGER looks to land a combination but SVENSKA avoids it well.
SWAGGER doesn't manage to clinch there - SVENSKA circles away.
SWAGGER throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SVENSKA was covering up waiting for the punch and SWAGGER finishes the takedown easily into guard.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet but SWAGGER is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SWAGGER is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
SVENSKA manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SVENSKA plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
SVENSKA misses with a combination
and SWAGGER counters with a takedown into side control.
MAX SWAGGER overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SWAGGER is chipping away with strikes.
SWAGGER creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
SVENSKA is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but SWAGGER has just dragged him back down to the mat.
SWAGGER controlling from side mount.
SVENSKA wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA is being controlled here.
SVENSKA avoids any damage from the ground and pound of SWAGGER.
SWAGGER slows the pace down.
SWAGGER in side control, throwing shots but SVENSKA defends.
SVENSKA is trying to control SWAGGER's posture but SWAGGER avoids it.
SWAGGER lands a nice forearm strike.
SVENSKA takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
SVENSKA is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, SWAGGER asserts his dominance and retains side control.
SVENSKA is breathing heavily.
SVENSKA bucks up and tries to throw SWAGGER off but instead SWAGGER has got his back!
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound. Can SVENSKA escape?
SWAGGER lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Can SVENSKA hold on?! SWAGGER is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
SWAGGER lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can SVENSKA hold on?!
SVENSKA trying to get back to his feet but SWAGGER is in full control for now.
SWAGGER lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
SWAGGER connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for SVENSKA to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from SWAGGER. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
SVENSKA looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
SWAGGER biding his time, looking for the opening.
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at SVENSKA. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
SVENSKA is trying to stand back up.
SWAGGER controlling the position well here. SVENSKA rolled but SWAGGER kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
SWAGGER scores with punches and elbows.
SWAGGER is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften SVENSKA up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MAX SWAGGER dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
SWAGGER misses with a series of wild punches.
SWAGGER throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SVENSKA was covering up waiting for the punch and SWAGGER finishes the takedown easily into guard.
SWAGGER stays in close to SVENSKA's body and controls the position.
SVENSKA utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SWAGGER works over SVENSKA with some ground and pound from guard.
SWAGGER landing some decent shots from guard.
SWAGGER scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
SWAGGER working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
SWAGGER working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SWAGGER is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
SVENSKA really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SWAGGER. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
SWAGGER wants to control from the top but SVENSKA keeps moving.
SWAGGER prevents SVENSKA from getting back to his feet.
SWAGGER throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet but SWAGGER is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SVENSKA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SWAGGER slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
SWAGGER has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
SWAGGER trying to control the position but SVENSKA is working away.
SVENSKA taking a bit of punishment here - SWAGGER scoring with strikes.
SWAGGER misses with the ground and pound.
SVENSKA takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
SWAGGER throwing strikes but SVENSKA manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
SWAGGER is looking to reverse the position.
SVENSKA scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at SWAGGER to see if he's OK.
SVENSKA looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
SVENSKA misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
SVENSKA wants to control but SWAGGER is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SVENSKA wants to stand but SWAGGER has his arm trapped.
SWAGGER gets back to half guard.
SVENSKA is just content to waste time from the top position. SWAGGER takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
SVENSKA won't allow SWAGGER to sweep him here.
SWAGGER throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
SVENSKA stopping the sweep attempt from SWAGGER.
SWAGGER has a closed guard, preventing SVENSKA from standing up.
SVENSKA must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SWAGGER throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MAX SWAGGER is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SVENSKA is looking to work some ground and pound but SWAGGER has wrist control.
SVENSKA trying to control the position from guard on top but SWAGGER is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SWAGGER looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
SWAGGER looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
ALLA SVENSKA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SVENSKA seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
SVENSKA in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
MAX SWAGGER showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SWAGGER, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MAX SWAGGER!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vahe Ambarchyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ambarchyan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Undead. Rodney Ferguson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahe Ambarchyan!
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, Rodney Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambarchyan misses with the combination.
Ambarchyan tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Ambarchyan sprawls well.
Ferguson has a takedown stuffed.
Ambarchyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
No joy there for Ambarchyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ambarchyan tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferguson scores a takedown into full mount!
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Ambarchyan is squirming around, avoiding Ferguson's attempts to control the action.
Ferguson controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambarchyan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ambarchyan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ferguson tries to control but Ambarchyan wriggling away.
Ferguson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ambarchyan is trying to escape the mount.
Ferguson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ambarchyan is now in Ferguson's guard. A big mistake from Ferguson there, giving up the dominant position!
Ambarchyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ambarchyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ambarchyan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ambarchyan shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Ambarchyan.
It looks like Rodney Ferguson has been cut.
Ambarchyan tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ambarchyan lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ambarchyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vahe Ambarchyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambarchyan keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ambarchyan scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ambarchyan stops a takedown attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ambarchyan has hold of one of Ferguson's legs. Ferguson is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambarchyan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ambarchyan wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ambarchyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ambarchyan postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ambarchyan postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Ambarchyan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferguson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ambarchyan has Ferguson in his guard.
Ambarchyan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ferguson has his hands clasped together but Ambarchyan extends an breaks Ferguson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ambarchyan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vahe Ambarchyan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between nick patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Klaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klaus has chosen Hit the Floor by Linkin Park as his entrance music. Jerry Klaus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, nick patterson!
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, Jerry Klaus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
patterson thumps Klaus with a low kick.
Klaus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
patterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
patterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
patterson trying to control the position.
Klaus lands a couple of digs.
Klaus throws and elbow that misses. patterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klaus's guard. Nice move by patterson!
patterson wants to control from the top but Klaus keeps moving.
Klaus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klaus is controlling patterson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Klaus.
Klaus pulls patterson in close to prevent any damage.
patterson wants to control from the top but Klaus keeps moving.
patterson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
patterson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Klaus dives on top into guard.
Klaus postures up.
patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet patterson, not yet.
patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
patterson trying to keep a closed guard but Klaus is proving a slippery customer.
patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klaus throws and elbow that misses. patterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klaus's guard. Nice move by patterson!
Klaus 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
patterson being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
patterson misses with the combination.
patterson tries to clinch but Klaus is having none of it.
patterson tries for a takedown but Klaus circles away easily
and Klaus counters with a shoot takedown. patterson fights it but they end up in guard.
patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet patterson, not yet.
patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaus stands up over patterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
patterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klaus.
Klaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
patterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klaus's guard.
Klaus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Klaus dominated that 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.
Klaus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. patterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Klaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klaus distracts patterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Klaus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
patterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klaus.
patterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klaus.
Klaus postures up in patterson's guard and throws a big left but patterson blocks it.
Klaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klaus throws a strike but patterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
patterson wants to get up but he can't break Klaus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
patterson looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klaus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from patterson.
Klaus avoids the head kick by patterson.
patterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Klaus is trying hard to land a takedown here. patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
patterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klaus's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
patterson throws a head kick but Klaus moves out of range.
Klaus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has patterson pinned against the cage. patterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Klaus moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
patterson throws a nice looking combination but Klaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klaus avoids the head kick by patterson.
patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
patterson tries to clinch there but Klaus circles away.
patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
patterson misses with a few strikes there.
Klaus avoids the head kick by patterson.
patterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klaus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in patterson's guard now.
patterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klaus tries to free his leg and advance position but patterson is retaining full guard.
patterson 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.
patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klaus passes into half guard.
patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
patterson is trying to maintain the position but Klaus is very close to passing his half guard.
Klaus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klaus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Klaus lands a nice short elbow.
Klaus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Klaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Klaus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Klaus chips away with some ground and pound.
Klaus tries to free his leg and advance position but patterson is retaining full guard.
Klaus lands a couple of digs.
patterson working a defensive guard here.
patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
patterson trying to mount his opponent but Klaus defends it.
patterson wants to take a breather but Klaus is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaus is pressing down on patterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
pattersonis looking to pass into half guard but Klaus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Klaus is in guard.
Klaus throws and elbow that misses. patterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klaus's guard. Nice move by patterson!
Klaus controlling patterson's posture.
patterson won't allow Klaus to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
patterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klaus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of patterson, into his guard.
Klaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klaus throws a strike but patterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jerry Klaus has got the better of the ground game so far.
patterson looking to sit in guard and control but Klaus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klaus postures up.
Klaus postures up and lands a big shot to patterson's brow.
Klaus landing some decent shots from guard.
Klaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Klaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klaus with a nice head shot there.
Klaus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klaus thows a big elbow that misses.
Klaus postures up in patterson's guard and throws a big left but patterson blocks it.
Klaus throws a strike but patterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klaus keeping moving, preventing patterson from controlling successfully.
nick patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Klaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klaus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. patterson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Klaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klaus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Klaus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between VITOR BEMFORT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe has chosen Rap Overdose as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Glass Joe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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184 lbs
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200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, VITOR BEMFORT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BEMFORT shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. BEMFORT gets slowly back to his feet.
BEMFORT tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
BEMFORT shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed BEMFORT'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 VITOR BEMFORT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BEMFORT.
Horrible takedown by BEMFORT or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe which made him look bad.
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe trying to control but BEMFORT is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
BEMFORT can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joe winds up and cracks BEMFORT with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to pass to full mount but BEMFORT defends it.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
I looks like Joe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Joe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
BEMFORT is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe.
BEMFORT has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Joe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Joe!
BEMFORT is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BEMFORT tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
Joe cracks BEMFORT with a big right hand but BEMFORT just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Joe is putting a hurting on BEMFORT here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
BEMFORT is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joe controlling from side mount.
Joe in side control lands a decent elbow.
BEMFORT is trying to get back to half guard.
BEMFORT is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe scoring with punches and elbows.
Joe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at BEMFORT to see if he's OK.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but BEMFORT is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Joe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Joe slows the pace down.
Joe is working BEMFORT over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joe trying to control the action but BEMFORT is working from the bottom.
Joe lands some shots froms side control.
Joe lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands an elbow.
Joe tries for a kimura but BEMFORT is defending well.
Joe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Joe cracks BEMFORT with a big right hand but BEMFORT just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Joe landing strikes.
BEMFORT is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Joe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Joe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for BEMFORT!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BEMFORT has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BEMFORT is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joe lands a big shot there that rocks BEMFORT but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that 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.
BEMFORT has his takedown stuffed
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.
Joe scoring with punches from side control.
Joe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BEMFORT tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Joe trying to control the action but BEMFORT is working from the bottom.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joe landing a few strikes.
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but BEMFORT is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe has hold of BEMFORT's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! BEMFORT tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Joe cranks the arm and BEMFORT screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from BEMFORT, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Glass Joe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nunchi Halonchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Tibbs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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159 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunchi Halonchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Tibbs!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halonchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halonchi is pressing down on Tibbs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tibbs is holding on for now.
Halonchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tibbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halonchi.
Tibbs wants to control but Halonchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tibbs is in trouble now - Halonchi has advanced to mount!
Halonchi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tibbs is surviving well by controlling Halonchi's body position as best he can.
Tibbs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tibbs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Halonchi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Halonchi working for a submission but Tibbs is keeping him at bay.
Tibbs can't escape the position.
Tibbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halonchi working for a submission but Tibbs is keeping him at bay.
Halonchi has hold of Tibbs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tibbs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Halonchi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halonchi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tibbs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halonchi is landing with some decent strikes but Tibbs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Halonchi wants to finish this one by submission but Tibbs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halonchi.
Halonchi looking for a guillotine from mount but Tibbs is having none of it.
Halonchi is breathing heavily.
Tibbs is desperately trying to improve his position but Halonchi has a good base and remains in mount.
Tibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halonchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tibbs wants to control but Halonchi is having none of it.
Tibbs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Halonchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halonchi is landing with some decent strikes but Tibbs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tibbs tries to reverse the position but Halonchi maintains control.
Halonchi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tibbs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Halonchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tibbs is looking to escape.
Halonchi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tibbs because Halonchi loaded up on that one.
Halonchi has hold of Tibbs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tibbs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tibbs taking shots to the head.
Tibbs is desperately trying to improve his position but Halonchi has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tibbs can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs holds on, trying desperately to control.
Halonchi avoids the attempt from Tibbs to control.
Tibbs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halonchi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halonchi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Halonchi landing strikes from the mount and Tibbs is in trouble!
Tibbs regains half guard.
Tibbs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halonchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Tibbs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halonchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tibbs is just riding it out for now. Halonchi eventually gives up the hold.
Halonchi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tibbs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunchi Halonchi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tibbs tries to clinch up but Halonchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Tibbs tries to clinch up but Halonchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Halonchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halonchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halonchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Nunchi Halonchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halonchi closes the distance and pushes Tibbs back into the cage.
A short right from Tibbs on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halonchi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halonchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tibbs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Halonchi controlling well, preventing Tibbs from escaping the position.
Halonchi has Tibbs flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nunchi Halonchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halonchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tibbs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tibbs trying to control the hands but Halonchi breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs is covering up but some of the strikes from Halonchi are getting through and doing damage.
Tibbs fending off the submission attempt from Halonchi.
Tibbs rolls, trying to escape but Halonchi keeps control of the position.
Tibbs is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halonchi gets his way!
Halonchi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tibbs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tibbs for a finish.
Halonchi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tibbs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halonchi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halonchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tibbs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tibbs defending against the ground and pound.
Tibbs is looking to regain half guard here but Halonchi keeps moving and retains side control.
Tibbs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halonchi cracks Tibbs with a big elbow.
Halonchi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tibbs is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nunchi Halonchi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quentin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyquil Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nyquil Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Salazar duly obliges.
It looks like Quentin King has been cut.
Salazar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salazar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King is trying to break free.
King is trying to drag Salazar to the mat but Salazar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salazar lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Salazar connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Salazar lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar landing knees to the body.
Salazar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King is rocked!
Quentin King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A knee to the head by Salazar.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Quentin King's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Salazar pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns King! Salazar unloads with more strikes and King sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyquil Salazar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paramendr Chakra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Campbell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paramendr Chakra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Chakra pushes his legs off easily.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chakra throws and elbow that misses. Campbell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chakra's guard. Nice move by Campbell!
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Chakra blocks nicely.
Chakra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell postures up in Chakra's guard and throws a big left but Chakra blocks it.
Chakra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Chakra blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chakra tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
Chakra just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chakra.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Chakra is just out of range.
Campbell lands with a nice combination. Chakra backs away looking to recover.
Campbell connects with a nice looking jab.
Chakra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chakra tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chakra to the ground. Chakra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chakra has his takedown stuffed
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Campbell lands with a straight right. Chakra didn't see that one coming.
Chakra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chakra blocks a low kick nicely.
Chakra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Chakra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chakra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Campbell.
Campbell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chakra on the side of the head.
Bruce Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chakra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chakra tries to clinch
and Campbell counters with a series of strikes. Chakra will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Campbell misses.
A slow jab from Campbell misses its intended target.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Campbell scoring with some ground and pound.
Chakra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from Chakra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Chakra has wrist control.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chakra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chakra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Campbell lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chakra works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell tries to buck Chakra off but Chakra is having none of it.
Chakra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Campbell, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chakra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chakra wants it to stay on the feet.
Chakra fails with the takedown
and Campbell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chakra's guard now.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chakra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.
Chakra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chakra is aware though and is defending well.
Chakra looking to pass the guard.
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing Chakra from standing up.
Chakra is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakra with a nice head shot there.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Chakra postures up.
Campbell has his foot on Chakra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chakra works his way back into a safe position though.
Chakra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Campbell is proving hard to escape from.
Chakra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Chakra tries to pass.
Campbell looking to control.
Chakra won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chakra looks to clinch
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell swings for the body but Chakra moves out of range.
Chakra shoots and misses
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campbell misses the jab.
Chakra tries to clinch up
and Chakra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Chakra's shoulder, as Chakra tries to avoid the shot.
Chakra darts in trying to clinch
and Chakra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chakra tries to clinch up
and Campbell counters with a left to the body.
Chakra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Campbell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chakra's guard now.
Bruce Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paramendr Chakra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell is working Chakra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chakra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chakra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Chakra's brow.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell is in close to Chakra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Campbell 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.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chakra working for a triangle but Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chakra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chakra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bruce Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakra throws his legs up looking for a submission but Campbell uses it to pass to side control.
Campbell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Campbell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chakra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campbell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chakra some visible discomfort.
Campbell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chakra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Campbell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Campbell cracks Chakra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Campbell lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chakra is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control.
Campbell looks up at the clock and then as Chakra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Campbell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chakra is working to avoid the ground and pound but Campbell connects with a decent elbow.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Chakra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chakra tries to improve position but can't.
Chakra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chakra can do to turn this around?
Campbell landing a few strikes.
Campbell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chakra is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working the ground and pound.
Chakra is trying to improve his position.
Campbell cracks Chakra with a big right hand but Chakra just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Campbell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chakra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Campbell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chakra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
A big left from Campbell misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Chakra there.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chakra was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Chakra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Chakra trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Campbell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chakra wants to clinch
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chakra darts in trying to clinch
and Campbell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chakra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campbell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell throws a strike but Chakra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chakra passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard but Chakra has passed into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chakra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chakra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Campbell?
Campbell is looking to get to half guard.
Chakra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chakra wants to control the pace but Campbell is squirming around nicely.
Campbell is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chakra with a couple of short strikes.
Campbell is bucking up trying to escape but Chakra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chakra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Campbell?
Campbell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chakra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chakra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Campbell tries to hold on but Chakra pushes him away.
Chakra is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Campbell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Campbell shrugs it off.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakra looking to control but Campbell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chakra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chakra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Campbell?
Chakra throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Campbell is working to get back to half guard.
Campbell blocking the ground and pound.
Campbell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chakra has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Chakra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chakra's head.
Campbell prevents Chakra from getting back to his feet.
Campbell stands up over Chakra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.
Chakra throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Chakra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell passes Chakra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Campbell had his way with Paramendr Chakra in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Campbell showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chakra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chakra's head.
Campbell stands and throws Chakra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chakra can't do much from the bottom here.
Campbell working the ground and pound.
Campbell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Campbell working the ground and pound from side control.
Campbell landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Campbell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Campbell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Campbell throws a strike but Chakra avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chakra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell distracts Chakra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chakra wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Campbell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campbell trying to control but Chakra is working from the bottom.
Paramendr Chakra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chakra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chakra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Campbell chips away with some ground and pound.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campbell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chakra's guard.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campbell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chakra is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campbell looks to land a strike but Chakra avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chakra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell throws a strike but Chakra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chakra keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Chakra trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Chakra is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chakra landing with the ground and pound.
Chakra landing with the ground and pound.
Chakra connects with a couple of short punches.
Chakra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Chakra defends easily.
Campbell has his foot on Chakra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chakra works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campbell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Campbell!
Bruce Campbell is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Chi Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrell Harvey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ming Chi Young's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrell Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ming Chi Young!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Chi Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chi Young shoots in but no luck this time.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chi Young manages to avoid it.
Chi Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ming Chi Young has been cut.
Chi Young misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harvey swings for the body but Chi Young moves out of range.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Harvey missing with a left hand there. Chi Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chi Young is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harvey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrell Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Chi Young.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chi Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but Chi Young persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
Harvey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harvey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Chi Young tries to pass.
Chi Young looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harvey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey wanted to stand there but Chi Young had control of the position.
Chi Young controlling the position.
Chi Young has a closed guard, preventing Harvey from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chi Young trying to control the position.
Chi Young is looking for a triangle but Harvey pushes his legs off easily.
Chi Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Chi Young, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chi Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harvey defends it easily.
Chi Young controls Harvey momentarily but Harvey frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey connects with a couple of short punches.
Harvey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chi Young is working an open guard so Harvey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harvey thows a body shot but no joy.
Harvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Chi Young should have avoided that one.
Chi Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harvey sprawls well. Harvey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chi Young gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Chi Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey connects with a crisp jab.
Chi Young shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chi Young was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chi Young throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is trying to stand up.
Harvey gets back to half guard.
Chi Young wants to take a breather but Harvey is having none of it.
Chi Young wants to pass the guard but Harvey is defending well.
Harvey tries to kick Chi Young off but Chi Young keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chi Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harvey is positioning himself well to prevent Chi Young advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chi Young thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrell Harvey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ming Chi Young's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chi Young.
Chi Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Chi Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chi Young shoots in for a double leg but Harvey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyrell Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Chi Young.
Harvey lands a body shot.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chi Young moves away.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chi Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harvey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab from Harvey.
Chi Young is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chi Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chi Young looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harvey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harvey tries to get out of the position.
Chi Young stops Harvey from getting back to his feet.
Chi Young is keen to just control but Harvey is a slippery customer.
Harvey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chi Young won't allow Harvey to get back to his feet.
Harvey working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chi Young controls the pace.
Chi Young looking to pass the guard.
Harvey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chi Young!
Chi Young wants to hold on but Harvey pushes him away.
Chi Young is desperately trying to improve his position but Harvey has a good base and remains in mount.
Chi Young tries to hold on but Harvey postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to control but Chi Young wriggling away.
Chi Young manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harvey is taking a breather. Chi Young says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harvey prevents Chi Young from standing back up.
Chi Young is not content to let Harvey control the position.
Harvey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chi Young trying to control here.
Chi Young is trying is best to control the position here.
Chi Young trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harvey manages to pass to mount!
Chi Young is squirming around, avoiding Harvey's attempts to control the action.
Chi Young is looking to get to half guard.
Chi Young wants to control but Harvey is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrell Harvey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ming Chi Young's cut.
That's time! Harvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harvey with a nice cross.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Harvey.
Harvey leaves Chi Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harvey lands a with a good body shot.
Chi Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Ming Chi Young's cut even more.
Harvey works Chi Young's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chi Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
Chi Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Chi Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Harvey lands a with a good body shot.
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chi Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chi Young walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Harvey swings for the body but Chi Young moves out of range.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Chi Young.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harvey leaves Chi Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Harvey - just one landing.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrell Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chi Young fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyrell Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Chi Young.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chi Young manages to avoid it.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chi Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harvey throws the left hand but Chi Young avoids the punch easily.
Chi Young moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Chi Young ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi Young feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harvey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chi Young's guard.
Harvey wants to get up but he can't break Chi Young's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harvey is in close to Chi Young's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harvey wants to get up but he can't break Chi Young's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chi Young lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harvey!
Harvey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chi Young tries to control but Harvey wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Harvey is trying to escape the mount.
Chi Young wants to control the pace but Harvey is squirming around nicely.
Chi Young throwing strikes here but Harvey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chi Young controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrell Harvey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ming Chi Young's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chi Young is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harvey's half guard.
Harvey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chi Young's head backwards.
Chi Young shoots in and drives through. Harvey sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Chi Young shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Chi Young.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chi Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chi Young shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyrell Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Chi Young.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi Young avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Chi Young. Chi Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey cracks a nice hook into Chi Young's ribs.
Harvey cracks a nice hook into Chi Young's ribs.
Harvey stuns Chi Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chi Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Harvey.
Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chi Young can do to turn this around?
Harvey connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Harvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chi Young doesn't seem phased though.
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chi Young doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chi Young avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Chi Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chi Young shoots in for a double leg but Harvey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chi Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harvey to score with a decent uppercut.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chi Young manages to avoid it.
Harvey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chi Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harvey lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above Ming Chi Young's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chi Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Harvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Harvey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chi Young takes one to the side of the head.
Chi Young ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Chi Young walks into a jab.
Tyrell Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chi Young moves away.
Chi Young wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
Harvey looks to land a right hand but Chi Young moved out of range.
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Chi Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey looks to throw the jab but Chi Young is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey swings for the body but Chi Young moves out of range.
Chi Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chi Young tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Chi Young saw that one coming.
Harvey thows a body shot but no joy.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chi Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to de liver by Harvey. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chi Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrell Harvey had his way with Ming Chi Young in that round.
The cut man is working on Ming Chi Young's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chi Young shoots in for a double leg but Harvey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chi Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chi Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harvey scores with a shot to the body.
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chi Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chi Young takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey lands a with a good body shot.
Chi Young walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Chi Young off the cage and back into rage.
Chi Young is rocked!
Ming Chi Young's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chi Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chi Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him?
Harvey throws an overhand right that drops Chi Young like a sack of potatoes! Harvey dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrell Harvey!
Tyrell Harvey is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Furcal!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furcal just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch scores with a body shot.
Furcal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Furcal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynch.
Furcal misses with an uppercut. Lynch saw that one coming.
Lynch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Furcal.
Lynch slips under a jab from Furcal.
Lynch scores with a three punch combo!
Furcal fails to land with a series of punches.
Furcal lands a glancing blow to the side of Lynch's head.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lynch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Furcal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Furcal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Furcal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lynch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furcal throws a big shot that misses.
Lynch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Furcal.
Furcal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynch moves out of range as Furcal strikes.
Lynch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Furcal is rocked!
Furcal looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynch lands a big head kick that sends Furcal tumbling to the mat! Lynch takes a step backwards and waves Furcal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Furcal is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynch finish him?
Lynch moves into range and clinches up with Furcal.
Lynch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Furcal seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Furcal controls the action.
Lynch lands with a left to the head.
Lynch throws a punch but it's blocked by Furcal.
Lynch misses with some punches.
Furcal tries to circle away but Lynch has him pinned against the cage.
Furcal tries to break free but Lynch pushes him back against the cage.
Lynch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch lands a shot to the body.
Lynch works on Furcal's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furcal tries to break the clinch but Lynch is controlling the position.
Lynch lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Furcal.
A left hand lands to the body for Lynch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lynch scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynch lands a right hand.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Furcal.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
Lynch is working Furcal over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lynch.
Lynch lands with a right to the head.
Lynch lands with a short shot to the head.
Lynch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furcal backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furcal backwards.
Lynch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch swings wildly with an uppercut but Furcal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furcal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Lynch.
Lynch digs a right hand underneath Furcal's ribcage. Furcal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lynch lands with a short shot to the head.
Lynch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Furcal blocking some punches.
Lynch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lynch lands with a left to the head.
Furcal tries to stall but Lynch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Furcal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to work over Furcal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lynch lands with a right to the head.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lynch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynch pushes Furcal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch presses Furcal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lynch presses Furcal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch tries to work over Furcal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Furcal backwards.
A short left from Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lynch 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.
Furcal misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Furcal misses its intended target.
Furcal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynch can pounce on him.
Furcal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Lynch scores with a leg kick.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Furcal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furcal can do to turn this around?
Lynch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mike Furcal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Furcal misses with a straight left.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Furcal's body.
Lynch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Lynch slams his shin into Furcal's torso.
Lynch clinches with his opponent.
Lynch lands a nice uppercut.
Furcal is breathing heavily.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch pushes Furcal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lynch misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Lynch.
Furcal blocks an uppercut.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Furcal.
Lynch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furcal backwards.
Lynch tries a body shot but Furcal blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Furcal.
Lynch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynch struggles to land a body shot inside as Furcal controls his hands.
Lynch tries a body shot but Furcal blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lynch - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.
Furcal tries to break the clinch but Lynch is controlling the position.
Furcal controlling the action here for a moment.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Furcal's elbow.
Lynch presses Furcal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lynch has a couple of punches blocked by Furcal.
Lynch pushes Furcal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch digs a right hand into Furcal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furcal's gas tank.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Furcal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lynch.
Lynch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch working aggressively here.
Lynch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Furcal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Justin Lynch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lynch digs a right hand into Furcal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furcal's gas tank.
Lynch digs a right hand into Furcal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furcal's gas tank.
Lynch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Lynch.
Lynch scores with a shot to the side of Furcal's head.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
Furcal prevents a body shot from Lynch.
Lynch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynch is leaning against Furcal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body.
Lynch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch gets through Furcal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Lynch.
Lynch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furcal backwards.
Lynch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Furcal or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Lynch - that landed with a thud.
Lynch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Furcal.
Lynch digs a right hand into Furcal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Furcal's gas tank.
Lynch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furcals head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch throws a punch but it's blocked by Furcal.
Furcal is trying to break free.
Lynch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lynch dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Lynch.
Lynch swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Furcal walks into a left hand.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Furcal's calf.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Furcal throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Furcal misses with an uppercut. Lynch saw that one coming.
Furcal avoids a kick to the body.
Furcal lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Furcal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynch.
Furcal misses the jab.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Furcal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch slips a straight right by Furcal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furcal throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
Furcal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Furcal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynch clinches.
Furcal manages to break the clinch.
Lynch defending well as Furcal loads up on a big left hand.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Furcal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lynch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Furcal's knee momentarily.
Lynch swings for the body but Furcal moves out of range.
Furcal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Furcal.
Furcal misses with a combination
and Lynch counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch connects with a looping right hand.
Lynch connects with a high kick.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Furcal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynch.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
A solid body kick from Lynch.
Justin Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furcal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynch looks to land a combination but Furcal avoids it well.
Lynch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Furcal's sensitive parts.
Lynch wants to clinch up but Furcal keeps it at a distance.
Furcal misses with a looping right.
Lynch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Furcal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch throws a head kick but Furcal moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furcal thuds his right hand into Lynch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Furcal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lynch.
Furcal loads up on a big right hand but Lynch slips the punch.
Furcal throws a combination that misses
and Lynch counters with a body kick.
Lynch closes the distance and pushes Furcal back into the cage.
Lynch presses Furcal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Furcal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lynch.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Furcal's elbow.
Mike Furcal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Furcal controls the action.
Furcal prevents a body shot from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a punch on the inside.
Justin Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Furcal.
Furcal has had enough of the clinch but Lynch keeps him there for the moment.
Lynch digs a right hand underneath Furcal's ribcage. Furcal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lynch pushes Furcal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Furcal has had enough of the clinch but Lynch keeps him there for the moment.
Lynch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynch works on Furcal's body with a couple of short punches.
Furcal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Furcal breaks from the clinch.
Furcal misses with a body shot
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Lynch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lynch!
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