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Bedlam 40: Cejedo vs Schultz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank's entrance music is ready to fight. A fine choice. Dan the tank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan the tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Valencia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valencia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Valencia misses.
the tank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valencia is trying to stand.
the tank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
the tank looking for a submission but Valencia manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Valencia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the tank is controlling him.
the tank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
the tank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the tank won't allow Valencia to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the tank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valencia can do anything to dispel that myth.
the tank pushes down on Valencia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia is staying active underneath the tank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valencia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with the tank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valencia is defending against the submission attempts here by the tank.
Valencia looks like he's trying to stand up.
the tank working Valencia over with strikes.
the tank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valencia wants to get back to his feet.
the tank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
the tank wants to pass the guard but Valencia is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valencia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the tank.
the tank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valencia wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the tank lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
the tank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valencia looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! the tank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
the tank is breathing heavily.
the tank lands a nice shot to the head.
Valencia wants to try and get back to his feet.
the tank with a couple of short strikes.
the tank 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, the tank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
the tank with good strikes from the mount here!
Valencia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
the tank with the ground and pound from mount.
the tank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valencia is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
the tank dominating with strikes here.
the tank thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
the tank unloads with some shots from mount but Valencia bucks and avoids them well.
the tank won't let Valencia get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
the tank throws some wild stikes that Valencia manages to avoid easily.
Valencia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
the tank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
the tank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valencia is trying to stand up.
the tank throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
the tank raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valencia is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valencia taking shots to the head.
the tank thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
the tank throws some wild stikes that Valencia manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan the tank dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valencia, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Valencia.
the tank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valencia sprawls well initially but the tank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valencia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the tank wants to take a breather but Valencia is having none of it.
Valencia is trying to stand up here but the tank is controlling him well.
the tank wants to control but Valencia is keeping him busy.
Valencia pushes the tank off looking to stand but the tank dives back in and keeps control.
the tank uses his free foot to push down on Valencia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valencia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the tank landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
the tank looking to control and managing it successfully.
the tank misses with a head shot.
Valencia avoids a series of strikes thrown by the tank.
Dan the tank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valencia is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valencia is squirming around, avoiding the tank's attempts to control the action.
the tank working for a guillotine from mount but Valencia is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poor strikes thrown by the tank there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Valencia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
the tank unloads with some shots from mount but Valencia bucks and avoids them well.
Valencia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as the tank tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
the tank sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
the tank looking to ground and pound but Valencia is blocking nicely.
Valencia suckers the tank into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Valencia is now in the tank's guard!
the tank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valencia wants to get up but he can't break the tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
the tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank controls Valencia momentarily but Valencia frees himself.
Valencia trying to stand up but can't free himself from the tank's guard.
the tank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
the tank is trying to keep Valencia in close.
Valencia is looking to stand up but the tank won't let him.
the tank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
the tank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valencia is looking to stand up but the tank won't let him.
the tank wants to sweep but no luck.
Valencia stands up and waves to the tank to follow him.
Dan the tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valencia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the tank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the tank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from the tank seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Valencia parries the strikes from the tank easily there. the tank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valencia to escape.
the tank tries to score with some ground and pound. Valencia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valencia is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan the tank 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valencia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed the tank momentarily.
the tank avoids the body shot from Valencia.
Valencia misses with an uppercut
and the tank counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
the tank lands with a punch from half guard.
Valencia kicks off the tank and gets to his feet.
the tank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valencia as he avoids it easily.
Valencia misses with the combination.
the tank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valencia avoids it really well and circles away.
Valencia fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valencia looks to land a combination but the tank avoids it well.
Valencia swinging wildly here.
the tank has his takedown stuffed
and Valencia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the tank.
Valencia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the tank.
the tank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
the tank looks up at the clock and then as Valencia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, the tank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
the tank is working Valencia over with some ground and pound from side control.
the tank trying to control the action but Valencia is working from the bottom.
Valencia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the tank is putting a hurting on Valencia here, landing some big shots from side control.
the tank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valencia parries the strikes from the tank easily there. the tank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valencia to escape.
Valencia pushes the tank away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, the tank gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Valencia dodges the ground and pound from the tank.
the tank prevents Valencia from escaping the position.
the tank throws an elbow but Valencia slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valencia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but the tank is controlling him well.
the tank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
the tank trying to control the action but Valencia is working from the bottom.
the tank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Valencia wants to get back to his feet.
Valencia taking a bit of punishment here - the tank scoring with strikes.
Valencia is trying to buck the tank off.
the tank misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
the tank landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
the tank scores with punches from side control.
the tank is trying to ground and pound but Valencia uses the momentary lack of control by the tank to regain half guard.
the tank lands strikes from half guard.
the tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valencia defending well though.
Valencia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valencia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valencia has hold of the tank's hands but the tank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valencia is trying to stand back up but the tank is controlling him
Sergio Valencia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the tank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan the tank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for the tank, 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Dan the tank wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen Bas Beats as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Rasputin.
Rasputin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rasputin pinned against the cage. Rasputin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Rasputin lands a big head kick that sends Goldberg tumbling to the mat! Rasputin takes a step backwards and waves Goldberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rasputin! Goldberg is out on his feet! Rasputin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Goldberg is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Goldberg is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Encarnacao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hamilton!
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, Jack Encarnacao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Encarnacao with a poor takedown
and Hamilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamilton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamilton trying to mount his opponent but Encarnacao defends it.
Hamilton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Encarnacao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamilton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hamilton tries to control but Encarnacao wriggling away.
Encarnacao wants to control but Hamilton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to push Encarnacao's head away but Encarnacao is holding on tight.
Hamilton avoids the attempt from Encarnacao to control.
Hamilton looking to secure an arm triangle but Encarnacao defends it well.
Encarnacao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Encarnacao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Encarnacao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Encarnacao tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.
Hamilton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Encarnacao turns into him and now he's in Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hamilton controls Encarnacao momentarily but Encarnacao frees himself.
Hamilton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Encarnacao tries to pass.
Encarnacao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Encarnacao looking to sit in guard and control but Hamilton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Encarnacao pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Encarnacao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Encarnacao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Encarnacao is retaining full guard.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Encarnacao wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamilton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamilton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hamilton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Encarnacao misses with a takedown attempt
and Hamilton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Encarnacao's guard now.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hamilton controlling from the top position.
Encarnacao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Encarnacao wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
Encarnacao is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton trying to control but Encarnacao is working from the bottom.
Hamilton postures up.
Hamilton won't allow Encarnacao to sweep him here.
Encarnacao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Hamilton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Encarnacao throws the kick towards the body but Hamilton avoids it.
Encarnacao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hamilton to the mat! Hamilton manages to get full guard.
Encarnacao controlling from the top position.
Hamilton wants to hit a switch here but Encarnacao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hamilton there!
Encarnacao controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to control but Encarnacao is having none of it.
Encarnacao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Encarnacao lands a heavy elbow.
Encarnacao controlling the pace for now.
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.
Hamilton is working to get back to half guard.
Encarnacao controlling the position easily from mount.
Hamilton is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Encarnacao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hamilton wants to hold on but Encarnacao pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Encarnacao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Encarnacao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
Encarnacao tries for a takedown but Hamilton circles away easily
and Hamilton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamilton.
Encarnacao 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.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Encarnacao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Encarnacao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hamilton!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Encarnacao looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamilton is squirming around, avoiding Encarnacao's attempts to control the action.
Encarnacao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Encarnacao tries to control but Hamilton wriggling away.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Encarnacao controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Encarnacao was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Encarnacao misses with a takedown
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryan Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Encarnacao.
Encarnacao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Encarnacao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamilton won't allow Encarnacao to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao trying to control the position.
Encarnacao managing to control the position.
Hamilton trying to control but Encarnacao is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Encarnacao.
Hamilton checks a leg kick.
Ryan Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Encarnacao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamilton's waist but Hamilton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Encarnacao off to one side.
Encarnacao has his takedown stuffed
and Hamilton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao controlling the position.
Encarnacao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Encarnacao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hamilton!
Encarnacao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamilton is looking to escape.
Encarnacao lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamilton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton!
Ryan Hamilton wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Rampage Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Omega!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Omega counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Omega to acknowledge the strikes.
Omega gets a clinch.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omega trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Omega is defending the position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Omega defends it well.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Omega won't allow it.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omega's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson winds up and cracks Omega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Omega is defending the position.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Omega wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Omega defends it.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omega's head.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Omega holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Omega is defending well.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Omega is having none of it.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omega kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Omega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Omega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Omega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Omega misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Omega throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Omega backing up. Omega nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Rich Omega has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Omega tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omega circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Omega counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Omega is controlling him.
Omega being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Omega off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Omega shoots and misses
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Omega wants to stall.
Omega connects with a knee to the head.
Omega is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omega down to the mat. Omega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Omega moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson avoiding damage as Omega throws knees to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Omega wants a takedown but no success here.
Phil Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Omega.
Omega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phil Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Omega counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Omega counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Omega tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Omega throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Omega counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rich Omega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omega prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Omega throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Omega moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Omega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Omega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Omega.
Jackson regains half guard.
Omega stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Omega prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Omega is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rich Omega!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rich Omega!
Rich Omega wins by majority decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Vasilevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Acevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonid Vasilevsky!
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, Tony Acevedo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acevedo avoids the head kick by Vasilevsky.
No luck for Vasilevsky with that takedown attempt.
Vasilevsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Acevedo.
Acevedo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasilevsky swivels and escapes.
Vasilevsky feints and as Acevedo raises his hands in defense, Vasilevsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasilevsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vasilevsky drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vasilevsky seems to have locked his on tight now - Acevedo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vasilevsky, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leonid Vasilevsky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tj Desantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Roa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Juan Roa enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tj Desantis!
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, Juan Roa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Desantis!
Desantis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roa landing punches.
Desantis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Desantis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Desantis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Roa throwing strikes here but Desantis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Roa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Tj Desantis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Desantis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Desantis!
Desantis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roa is proving hard to escape from.
Roa has momentary wrist control but Desantis slips an elbow through the middle.
Desantis trying to control but Roa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desantis passes Roa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desantis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Roa manages to get to full guard.
Desantis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roa!
Roa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Roa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Desantis struggling a bit here.
Desantis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Desantis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Roa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Desantis is trying to control Roa's posture but Roa avoids it.
Desantis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Desantis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roa.
Desantis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roa.
Roa looks gassed!
Desantis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desantis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Desantis wants to stand but Roa is controlling the position.
Desantis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desantis has his feet on Roa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Desantis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Desantis!
Roa goes for an armbar but Desantis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Desantis.
Roa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Desantis defends it easily.
Desantis drops back looking for a leg! Roa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roa manages to kick Desantis off! Desantis jumps back into Roa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roa wants to stand and escape but Desantis is having none of it.
Desantis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Desantis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Desantis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Desantis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roa pinned against the cage. Roa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roa misses with a takedown
and Desantis counters with a shoot takedown. Roa fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Roa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tj Desantis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desantis looking to pass the guard.
Desantis is looking to stand up but Roa won't let him.
Desantis trying to move into half guard but instead Roa has managed to sweep!
Roa throws and elbow that misses. Desantis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roa's guard. Nice move by Desantis!
Desantis slips nicely into half guard.
Roa tries to get to full guard but Desantis has control of the leg.
Roa moves into full guard.
Desantis wants to stand and escape but instead Roa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Roa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desantis is looking to stand up but Roa isn't so interested in that idea.
Roa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desantis is controlling Roa's posture.
Desantis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Desantis is looking for a triangle but Roa pushes his legs off easily.
Desantis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roa throwing strikes from guard but Desantis blocks nicely.
Desantis punching to the body, from the bottom.
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.
Roa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Desantis dives on top into guard.
Desantis advances to half guard.
Desantis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Desantis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Desantis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Desantis is in Roa's guard.
Roa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roa keeping moving, preventing Desantis from controlling successfully.
Desantis stops Roa from standing up.
Roa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desantis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desantis is working hard here to advance position.
Roa keeping moving, preventing Desantis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roa working for a triangle but Desantis defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desantis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roa is working an open guard so Desantis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desantis has his takedown stuffed
and Roa counters with a takedown into side control.
Roa throws a strike aimed at the side of Desantis's head but Desantis avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roa with the ground and pound but Desantis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Roa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Desantis's head.
Desantis gets full guard.
Roa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desantis seems keen to control Roa's posture.
Desantis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roa.
Roa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Desantis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roa!
Roa working to try and regain half guard.
Desantis working for a guillotine from mount but Roa is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Desantis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tj Desantis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Desantis misses with a takedown
and Roa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Desantis!
Desantis is trying desperately to improve position.
Desantis flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Roa avoids the attempt from Desantis to control.
Roa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Desantis's face.
Roa fails to advance to Desantis's back.
Desantis just holding on.
Desantis is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desantis tries to hold on but Roa postures up.
Roa landing strikes from the mount and Desantis is in trouble!
Desantis is desperately trying to improve his position but Roa has a good base and remains in mount.
Desantis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desantis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Desantis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Juan Roa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roa won't allow Desantis to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desantis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Desantis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Desantis wants to free his trapped foot but Roa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Desantis wants to stand and escape but instead Roa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Roa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roa distracts Desantis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Desantis has Roa pulled in close to control his posture.
Desantis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roa.
Desantis is looking for a triangle but Roa pushes his legs off easily.
Roa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desantis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Roa shoots in and bounces Desantis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Desantis is trying to keep Roa in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desantis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Desantis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Desantis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Desantis wants to stand up but Roa is controlling the position.
Roa is trying to maintain the position but Desantis is very close to passing his half guard.
Desantis is working for a kimura but Roa is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Roa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Juan Roa!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Juan Roa!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Juan Roa!
Juan Roa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riccardo Schiesaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakima Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton has chosen Waka Flocka Flame- Hard In Da Paint (Dirty Version) as his entrance music. Riccardo Schiesaro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riccardo Schiesaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shakima Barton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiesaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schiesaro misses with the combination.
Barton dodges the punch combination from Schiesaro.
Schiesaro misses with a wild body shot.
Barton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schiesaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton is sitting in close to Schiesaro's body. Schiesaro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Schiesaro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Riccardo Schiesaro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Sadia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sadia has chosen Meat grinder as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Sadia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sadia counters with a stiff right hand.
Sadia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Sadia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sadia can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Garcia and Sadia drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Garcia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Garcia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bovver Meerten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Ferguson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bovver Meerten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meerten closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferguson did well to prevent Meerten getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Meerten keeps him under control.
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meerten is working away from the top position though.
Meerten lands strikes from half guard.
Meerten is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position.
Meerten 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.
Meerten is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson won't allow Meerten to pass to mount.
Meerten is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Meerten eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Meerten keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meerten thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meerten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meerten throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Meerten scoring with some ground and pound.
Meerten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meerten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Meerten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Meerten is controlling well.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Meerten tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has his feet on Meerten's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meerten with a poor takedown
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Meerten is avoiding it.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meerten shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meerten thinking.
Meerten is breathing heavily.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meerten counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson pushes Meerten away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Meerten gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ferguson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meerten's best efforts.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Meerten controlling the pace.
Meerten wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but Meerten has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meerten stands up and beckons Ferguson to join him on the feet.
Meerten tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bovver Meerten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meerten shoots and misses
and Meerten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Meerten keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Meerten circles away and keeps his distance.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meerten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Meerten slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
and Meerten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meerten is one step ahead there.
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meerten postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bovver Meerten dominated that round.
That's time! Meerten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Meerten moves out of range.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meerten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meerten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meerten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bovver Meerten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson rushes Meerten and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meerten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson lands an elbow inside.
Meerten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Meerten avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meerten goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to slow Meerten down by chopping away at his legs.
Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meerten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a series of strikes. Meerten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meerten's hands.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meerten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Meerten circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Meerten circles away.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Meerten avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meerten has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bovver Meerten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stalks Meerten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meerten's face. Meerten staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meerten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Meerten managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferguson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meerten is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson pushes Meerten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Meerten blocks with his arms.
Meerten tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Meerten drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meerten avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meerten.
Ferguson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meerten.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meerten avoids it.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Meerten improves position.
Meerten lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Bovver Meerten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meerten seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferguson tries to kick Meerten off but Meerten keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.
Meerten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferguson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Meerten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson is not content to let Meerten control the position.
Ferguson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Meerten with a poor takedown
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Meerten avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Meerten counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Meerten looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meerten keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Meerten has momentary wrist control but Ferguson slips an elbow through the middle.
Meerten working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meerten working a defensive guard but Ferguson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meerten can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meerten managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ferguson.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Meerten is working away.
Ferguson is chipping away with strikes.
Ferguson throws a strike aimed at the side of Meerten's head but Meerten avoids it well.
Ferguson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ferguson scores with punches from side control.
Ferguson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meerten is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's Meerten get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferguson scores with a four punch combination!
Meerten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Meerten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turd Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Meerten off balance momentarily.
Meerten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meerten walks into a left hand.
Meerten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meerten slips a jab from Ferguson.
Meerten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson tests Meerten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meerten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meerten or not.
Meerten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Ferguson.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meerten's face.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meerten up against the cage.
Meerten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bovver Meerten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bovver Meerten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferguson throws an elbow but misses.
Ferguson gets through Meerten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Meerten is blocking nicely.
Turd Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meerten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meerten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Meerten is blocking nicely.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent Meerten's takedown attempt.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson is leaning against Meerten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferguson.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Meerten has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ferguson regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meerten has gone for a leg lock! Ferguson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meerten's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Turd Ferguson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Turd Ferguson!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Turd Ferguson!
Turd Ferguson wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hnery Cejedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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146 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hnery Cejedo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz thuds a left hand into Cejedo's body.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Cejedo counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mikey Schultz has been cut.
Cejedo blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Schultz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cejedo is defended easily by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a combination
and Cejedo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cejedo gets a takedown into half guard.
Schultz is rocked!
Cejedo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schultz is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to get back to is feet but Cejedo passes into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schultz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cejedo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo slows the pace down.
Cejedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Cejedo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schultz won't be happy with that.
Cejedo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Schultz bucks up and tries to throw Cejedo off but instead Cejedo has got his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Schultz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cejedo closes the distance and pushes Schultz back into the cage.
Cejedo prevents Schultz from breaking the clinch.
Cejedo wants a takedown.
Schultz is trying to force a seperation but Cejedo has the dominant position.
Cejedo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schultz is looking to get back to is feet but Cejedo passes into side control.
Cejedo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cejedo tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz sneaks out the side door and pushes Cejedo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Schultz is looking to chop away at Cejedo's legs.
Cejedo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schultz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schultz throws a leg kick that misses.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Cejedo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schultz's guard.
Cejedo won't allow Schultz to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cejedo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cejedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cejedo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Hnery Cejedo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schultz throws a leg kick but Cejedo moved away.
Cejedo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schultz!
Schultz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo dominating with strikes here.
Schultz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Cejedo's attempts to control the action.
Schultz tries to buck Cejedo off but he can't manage it.
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.
Cejedo controlling his opponent.
Cejedo won't let Schultz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Schultz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schultz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cejedo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cejedo is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz is trying to stand back up but Cejedo is controlling him
Cejedo is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We're going to have a standup here because Hnery Cejedo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Cejedo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cejedo.
Schultz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cejedo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejedo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schultz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schultz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schultz misses with a combination
and Cejedo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schultz's guard.
Hnery Cejedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schultz wants to stand up but Cejedo is controlling him.
Cejedo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cejedo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schultz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schultz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cejedo manages to mount him!
Schultz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz is in a horrible position here. Cejedo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schultz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cejedo.
Schultz tries to buck Cejedo off but he can't manage it.
Cejedo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cejedo trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Schultz's cut.
That's time! Cejedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schultz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schultz misses with a combination
and Cejedo counters with a shoot takedown. Schultz fights it but they end up in guard.
Cejedo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schultz's guard.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet.
Cejedo throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Schultz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cejedo in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz won't allow Cejedo to pass to mount.
Schultz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mikey Schultz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schultz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schultz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cejedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Schultz throws a push kick but Cejedo slaps the foot to one side.
Cejedo moves out of range of the leg kick from Schultz.
A low kick from Schultz is predictable there
and Cejedo moves into the clinch.
Cejedo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schultz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cejedo tries for a takedown but Schultz manages to get underhooks.
Cejedo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schultz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hnery Cejedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cejedo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Cejedo avoids them all with ease.
Cejedo moves out of range as Schultz throws a body kick.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Cejedo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cejedo.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Cejedo.
Schultz wants to break free but Cejedo has control.
Cejedo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schultz prevents it.
Schultz decides to pull guard.
Cejedo looking to pass the guard.
Schultz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cejedo is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is wriggling around but Cejedo manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cejedo controlling the action here.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet.
Cejedo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo had his way with Mikey Schultz in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Schultz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Schultz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cejedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schultz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cejedo is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cejedo is trying to drag Schultz to the mat but Schultz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schultz wants to get back to striking at distance but Cejedo won't allow it.
Cejedo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schultz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hnery Cejedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejedo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schultz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schultz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cejedo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is looking to score with low kicks.
Cejedo wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
Schultz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries a low kick but Cejedo avoids it.
Schultz misses with a leg kick
and Cejedo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cejedo.
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.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Cejedo passes into half guard.
Schultz is looking to get back to is feet but Cejedo passes into side control.
Cejedo trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Cejedo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cejedo tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to buck Cejedo off but he can't manage it.
Cejedo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cejedo scoring with strikes but Schultz is staying in there.
Schultz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo controlling his opponent.
Cejedo unloads with some shots from mount but Schultz bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hnery Cejedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cejedo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Hnery Cejedo wins by unanimous decision!
Hnery Cejedo retains his featherweight title!
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