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SPF 65 - The Machine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ricard's choice of entrance music: Frank The Tank. Frank Ricard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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267 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricard rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ricard manages to get underhooks.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Ricard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ricard moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Ricard lands a big shot that drops Anderson! Can he finish him?
It looks like Danny Anderson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Ricard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard tries to stand and escape but Anderson is controlling the position.
Ricard trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ricard connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple.
Ricard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ricard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Ricard is going to stand back up.
Ricard wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Anderson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ricard postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Ricard content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Anderson has locked up a guillotine! Anderson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ricard is holding on here and Anderson must be using up a lot of energy. Ricard has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Anderson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Hutchinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo comes to the cage accompanied by Domination. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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233 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lincoln Aldo!
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, Spencer Hutchinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Hutchinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hutchinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
A head kick by Hutchinson misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Spencer Hutchinson has been cut.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo throws a left that rocks Hutchinson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Aldo dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Hutchinson regain composure!
Hutchinson is rocked!
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!
Aldo decides to stand back up.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Hutchinson moves out of range easily.
Aldo throws an overhand right that has Hutchinson reeling! Aldo follows up with more punches and Hutchinson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lincoln Aldo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamodev Orlosanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlosanko has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Mamodev Orlosanko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aron Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamodev Orlosanko!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlosanko throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlosanko throws a combination that misses
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlosanko is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Orlosanko keeps it at a distance.
Rogers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlosanko's guard.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Orlosanko wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogers 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.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlosanko is retaining full guard.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers passes into half guard.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlosanko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orlosanko is rocked!
It looks like Mamodev Orlosanko has been cut.
Rogers lands a big elbow - Orlosanko is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rogers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aron Rogers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makunouchi comes into the arena with sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. 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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167 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Trickle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trickle throws a right and a left that Makunouchi avoids nicely.
Makunouchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Trickle fails with the takedown
and Makunouchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Cole Trickle has been cut.
Makunouchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trickle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makunouchi won't be happy with that.
Makunouchi is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Trickle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Trickle landing a few strikes.
Makunouchi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trickle is looking to take a break and control but Makunouchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makunouchi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trickle off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trickle rolls, trying to escape but Makunouchi keeps control of the position.
Trickle wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Trickle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Makunouchi's guard. Nice work there by Trickle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trickle throwing strikes but missing.
Trickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunouchi can't keep his opponent in guard - Trickle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makunouchi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Makunouchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trickle pulls his head out easily.
Trickle working Makunouchi over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makunouchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makunouchi wants to improve his position but Trickle is controlling well.
Makunouchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trickle pulls his head out easily.
Trickle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makunouchi sees it coming and defends easily.
Trickle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trickle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trickle is trying to work for a kimura but Makunouchi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trickle is looking to take a break and control but Makunouchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trickle looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trickle seems to be looking for submissions.
Trickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trickle lands strikes from half guard.
Makunouchi tries to kick Trickle off but Trickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makunouchi has hold of Trickle's hands but Trickle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Trickle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Makunouchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trickle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trickle avoids the attempt from Makunouchi to control.
Makunouchi really wants to buck Trickle off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trickle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trickle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trickle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makunouchi's face.
Trickle looking to finish Makunouchi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makunouchi!
Makunouchi is bucking up trying to escape but Trickle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trickle lands a nice shot to the head.
Trickle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makunouchi regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trickle trying to control from half guard but Makunouchi is working away.
Trickle is nestled in close to Makunouchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makunouchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trickle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makunouchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trickle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trickle's back!
Trickle breaks Makunouchi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Trickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Trickle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trickle misses with a takedown attempt
and Makunouchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makunouchi won't allow Trickle to sweep him here.
Makunouchi pushes down on Trickle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makunouchi is working for a kimura but Trickle is defending it quite comfortably.
Makunouchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trickle is just riding it out for now. Makunouchi eventually gives up the hold.
Makunouchi is looking for submissions but instead, Trickle has regained full guard.
Trickle looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trickle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makunouchi, into his guard.
Trickle wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is keeping the position.
Trickle won't allow Makunouchi to sweep him here.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Makunouchi keeps moving.
Cole Trickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makunouchi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trickle defends well.
Trickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trickle landing some decent shots from guard.
Makunouchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trickle defends it easily.
Trickle lands a couple of digs.
Trickle stands up over Makunouchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trickle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Makunouchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trickle.
Makunouchi being controlled here, momentarily.
Makunouchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makunouchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi pulls Trickle in close to prevent any damage.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Makunouchi keeps moving.
Makunouchi working for a triangle but Trickle defends it easily.
Trickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Makunouchi keeps moving.
Makunouchi has his foot on Trickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trickle works his way back into a safe position though.
Trickle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing Trickle from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trickle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makunouchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trickle trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Makunouchi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trickle trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Trickle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Trickle passes into half guard.
Trickle wants to control but Makunouchi is keeping him busy.
Trickle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Manny Makunouchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cole Trickle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makunouchi tries to keep at a distance but Trickle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makunouchi breaks the clinch.
Trickle misses with a takedown attempt - Makunouchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trickle fails to land the takedown.
Makunouchi misses with a combination
and Trickle counters with a takedown into side control.
Trickle wants to control but Makunouchi is keeping him busy.
Trickle is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Makunouchi is trying to escape and Trickle transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Makunouchi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Trickle! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Trickle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Realest Sport. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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178 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Allen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan fails to land the takedown.
Bryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allen back to the cage. Bryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bryan moves into the clinch.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Bryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Allen looking to stall.
Bryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Allen regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryan is controlling him.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Bryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allen keeping full guard, as Bryan tries to pass.
Bryan looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allen wants to stand but Bryan is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kobe Bryan just wasn't active enough.
Bryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Bryan wants to clinch but Allen slips to the side
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch.
Allen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allen to the mat. Allen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bryan 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.
Bryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryan trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Allen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Allen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Allen!
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.
Bryan tries to bench press Allen off him but Allen keeps the position.
Allen tries to stand but Bryan is controlling his head.
Bryan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryan 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.
Allen closes the distance but Bryan moves to the side
and Bryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Bryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Allen is avoiding damage well.
Bryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Allen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bryan's guard! Nice work there by Allen!
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Bryan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Allen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Allen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bryan has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen is struggling to control the position.
Allen is trying to stall.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen misses with a knee to the head.
Bryan wants a takedown.
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.
Allen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bryan has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Bryan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryan managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Allen prevents Bryan from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryan.
Bryan lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
Bryan blocks the elbow strike.
Allen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bryan has Allen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Allen is trying to stall.
Allen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Allen stalling in the clinch.
Bryan is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Allen.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen gets underhooks to prevent Bryan's takedown attempt.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Bryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Bryan pushes him off.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryan works the jab nicely.
Bryan tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryan.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Bryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen controlling the action here for a moment.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryan is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position.
Bryan is trying to push Allen away but Allen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Allen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryan is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Allen keeps control of Bryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Allen to work.
Knees to the body from Allen.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryan is controlling him.
Bryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryan throws and elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryan's guard. Nice move by Allen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryan.
Allen moves to clinch but Bryan breaks away
and Bryan moves into the clinch.
Allen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryan breaks from the clinch.
Allen looks to clinch
and Bryan counters with a single leg into guard. Allen didn't expect that.
Bryan thows a big elbow that misses.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryan.
Allen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan throws and elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryan's guard. Nice move by Allen!
Bryan wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Bryan has a closed guard, preventing Allen from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Allen.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Bryan wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Bryan tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Bryan is looking to clinch.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Bryan lands a jab to the nose.
Kobe Bryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen looks to clinch
and Bryan counters by clinching up.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but Bryan blocks with his arms.
Bryan can't break the clinch.
Bryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryan wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jason Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryan scores with a shot to the body.
Bryan scores with a jab to the body.
Allen darts in trying to clinch
and Bryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen darts in trying to clinch
and Bryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allen thinking.
Bryan cracks Allen with a good jab.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Allen darts in trying to clinch
and Bryan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bryan.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryan manages to break the clinch.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Bryan scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Bryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Bryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan manages to break the clinch.
Bryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bryan counters by clinching up.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Allen.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
Bryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen wants to clinch but Bryan slips to the side
and Bryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but Bryan persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Kobe Bryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
Bryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bryan closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bryan, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amon Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Martin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Martin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
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, Amon Ra!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Ra is looking to control Martin's arms but Martin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ra has his back to the cage.
Martin works on Ra's body with a couple of short punches.
Ra trying to land knees to the body.
Martin lands a body shot.
Ra tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Ra tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Ra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ra is rocked!
It looks like Amon Ra has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Ra is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin dips a shoulder and cracks Ra with a mighty uppercut! Ra falls back against the cage and Martin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ra is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Martin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Martin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Oliver has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Jackson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Oliver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliver's guard.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Oliver working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Oliver is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliver is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Oliver turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Oliver controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver is proving a slippery customer.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliver is aware though and is defending well.
Oliver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliver postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliver is aware though and is defending well.
Oliver postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Oliver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Oliver postures up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliver throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Oliver connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Oliver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Oliver is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Oliver scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliver scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliver cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Oliver cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Oliver 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliver defends it easily.
Oliver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliver working some strikes from top position.
Oliver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Oliver cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Oliver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oliver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Oliver distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliver is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliver stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Oliver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliver forces his way into half guard.
Oliver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Oliver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliver with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliver is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oliver fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Oliver backing up. Oliver nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Oliver with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Peter Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Oliver.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peter Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oliver if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Oliver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Tommy Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson trying to control here.
Oliver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oliver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Oliver drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Oliver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Oliver slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliver connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliver manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is pushing down on Oliver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oliver is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Oliver is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oliver tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Oliver defends it.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliver sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Oliver is defending well.
Oliver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Jackson won't allow Oliver to sweep him here.
Oliver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson 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.
Oliver cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver is proving a slippery customer.
Oliver throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Oliver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Oliver back into the cage.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Oliver has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oliver has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peter Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Oliver.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oliver fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Oliver back into the cage.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Oliver's takedown attempt.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tommy Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oliver's head.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Oliver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oliver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliver, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliver.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jackson 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.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to stand but Oliver has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Oliver wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oliver there!
Oliver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson looking to control but Oliver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oliver manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oliver is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oliver tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Oliver is defending well.
Peter Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Oliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oliver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Oliver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Diplo and Tiesto - as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ettore Masiero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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210 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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Masiero misses.
Masiero throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez tries to clinch
and Masiero counters with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Masiero!
Ettore Masiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez checks a leg kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masiero.
Masiero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masiero, right into the meat.
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!
Martinez moves out of range as Masiero throws a body kick.
Masiero throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Masiero tries to land a front kick but Martinez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crunch! Masiero slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
Martinez looks gassed!
Good leg kick by Masiero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masiero tries a head kick but it misses.
Masiero thuds his shin into the meat of Martinez's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
Masiero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Masiero lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sergio Martinez has been cut.
Masiero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masiero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Masiero.
Masiero lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masiero lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masiero lands with a nice body kick.
Masiero looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinez checks a leg kick.
Masiero scoring well with a low kick there.
Masiero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masiero pushes Martinez away with a front kick.
Masiero thuds his shin into the meat of Martinez's side.
Martinez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masiero throws a low kick but Martinez moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masiero.
Masiero throws a body kick that misses.
Martinez checks a low kick from Masiero.
Masiero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martinez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masiero.
Masiero throws a nice head kick!
Masiero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Masiero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martinez's calf.
Masiero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Sergio Martinez's cut even more.
Masiero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Masiero wants to land a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Masiero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Masiero moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Masiero misses with a body shot
and Martinez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masiero scores with a nice body kick.
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masiero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Masiero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masiero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masiero tries to land a front kick but Martinez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Martinez as he checks the leg kick.
Masiero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masiero throws a leg kick which misses Martinez's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinez tries to avoid it.
Masiero lands with a slapping head kick.
Masiero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masiero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masiero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masiero throws a head kick that Martinez semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masiero throws a leg kick that misses.
Masiero throws a solid leg kick but Martinez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masiero.
Masiero misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ettore Masiero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Martinez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good leg kick by Masiero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martinez checks a low kick from Masiero.
Masiero thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Masiero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masiero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masiero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Martinez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Masiero has got the better of the exchanges.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Masiero.
Martinez moves out of range as Masiero throws a body kick.
Masiero throws a head kick that misses.
Masiero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from Martinez misses
and Masiero counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Martinez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ettore Masiero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Masiero misses
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masiero avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Masiero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masiero connects with a solid leg kick.
Masiero misses with a hook
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masiero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Masiero counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masiero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masiero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Masiero slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masiero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ettore Masiero is winning the standup battle so far.
Masiero throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Masiero counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Masiero scores with a leg kick.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Masiero.
Masiero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Masiero is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez misses the body punch
and Masiero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masiero scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masiero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masiero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Masiero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
Masiero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinez.
Masiero throws a leg kick that misses.
Masiero scores with a nice body kick.
Masiero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinez misses with a jab to the body
and Masiero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martinez's knee momentarily.
Masiero throws a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Masiero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masiero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
Martinez checks a low kick from Masiero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masiero misses with a low kick.
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Martinez in the body.
Masiero scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martinez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masiero - the referee stops the clock and Martinez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masiero. Martinez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Masiero misses with a low kick.
Masiero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Masiero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masiero lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masiero cracks the inside of Martinez's front leg.
Masiero connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Masiero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ettore Masiero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Martinez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Masiero.
Masiero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martinez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masiero.
Martinez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masieros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masiero tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martinez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masiero - the referee stops the clock and Martinez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masiero. Martinez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Masiero lands a high kick!
Masiero scoring well with a low kick there.
Masiero tries to work over Martinez's front leg with a kick but Martinez checks it.
Masiero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masiero lands a high kick!
Masiero staying out of range there.
Masiero throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero connects with a high kick.
Masiero defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masiero.
Masiero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masiero misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Masiero misses.
Masiero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masiero throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Masiero looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Martinez misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Masiero.
A lazy body kick from Masiero
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Masiero is looking to land body kicks.
Masiero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masiero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Masiero throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masiero throws a leg kick which misses Martinez's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinez tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masiero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Masiero tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Masiero tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masiero scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masiero. That's going to slow Martinez down.
Masiero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masiero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sergio Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Martinez in the body.
Martinez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Masiero's shoulder, as Masiero tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masiero's head backwards.
Masiero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masiero fakes the leg kick and cracks Martinez in the body.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masiero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Masiero saw that one coming.
Martinez checks a low kick from Masiero.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Masiero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masiero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masiero ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Ettore Masiero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masiero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Masiero throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Martinez as he checks the leg kick.
Masiero throws a front kick that sends Martinez stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masiero. Masiero obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ettore Masiero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masiero 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ettore Masiero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nowell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doin Time. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Queen - The Show Must Go On. Victor Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowell was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowell blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nowell throws a lazy body kick
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva throws a head kick but Nowell moves out of range.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva thuds a left hand into Nowell's body.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nowell looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Nowell was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nowell circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nowell throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Nowell off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Nowell is breathing heavily.
Silva works over Nowell's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowell looks to clinch
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva sends Nowell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silva is motioning to the referee to let Nowell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nowell is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stuns Nowell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowell's calf.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nowell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Nowell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Nowell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Nowell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nowell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva cracks Nowell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nowell to stand back up!
Nowell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Nowell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops Nowell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Silva follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindstroem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Time is Tickin away. Desmond Grey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Grey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindstroem staying out of range there.
Grey misses with a hook. Lindstroem ducked under it nicely.
Lindstroem tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindstroem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grey throws a lazy uppercut
and Lindstroem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Desmond Grey has been cut.
Lindstroem clinches.
Lindstroem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindstroems head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem throws a head punch that misses.
Grey digs a right hand into Lindstroem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lindstroem's gas tank.
Lindstroem struggles to land a body shot inside as Grey controls his hands.
Lindstroem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindstroem wants to stall.
Grey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lindstroem obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lindstroem swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindstroem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grey lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindstroem backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey is looking to control Lindstroem's arms but Lindstroem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grey has his back to the cage.
Lindstroem misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindstroem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grey is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Grey.
Lindstroem tries to throw a body punch but Grey avoids it by throwing Lindstroem back against the cage.
Grey avoids the elbow strike from Lindstroem, against the cage.
Lindstroem looking to slow down the pace here.
Grey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Grey.
Grey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lindstroem is breathing heavily.
Grey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lindstroem is trying to keep an underhook but Grey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lindstroem gets full guard.
Lindstroem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grey.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindstroem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey is pushing down on Lindstroem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lindstroem is fighting to maintain full guard but Grey has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lindstroem!
Grey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lindstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey controlling from mount.
The referee warns Lindstroem that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grey wants to control the pace but Lindstroem is squirming around nicely.
Grey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grey tries to control but Lindstroem wriggling away.
Lindstroem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lindstroem wants to hold on but Grey pushes him away.
Grey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lindstroem is looking to escape.
Lindstroem tries to hold on but Grey pushes him away.
Grey content just to control the position here.
Lindstroem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lindstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Grey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lindstroem regains half guard.
Lindstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lindstroem!
Grey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lindstroem looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Grey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindstroem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lindstroem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grey.
Lindstroem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindstroem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindstroem. That's going to slow Grey down.
Lindstroem forces Grey back against the cage and clinches.
Grey lands a shot to the body.
Grey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindstroem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Grey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindstroem trying to land knees to the body.
Grey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Grey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grey is taking a breather. Lindstroem 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grey trying to control the pace.
Lindstroem tries to roll over but Grey keeps him under control.
Grey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lindstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grey moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lindstroem.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Lindstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lindstroem can't do much from the bottom here.
Lindstroem is trying to improve his position.
Lindstroem wants to control but Grey postures up.
Lindstroem sneaks back into half guard.
Grey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grey wants to control but Lindstroem is keeping him busy.
Lindstroem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindstroem keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem trying to control but Grey postures up.
Lindstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindstroem is not content to let Grey control the position.
Grey working over Lindstroem with some ground and pound. Lindstroem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Lindstroem defends it.
Grey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grey prevents Lindstroem from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Grey seems content to control.
Lindstroem is not content to let Grey control the position.
Grey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Desmond Grey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem tries a low kick but Grey avoids it.
Nice jab there from Grey.
Grey lands a nice shot that snaps Lindstroem's head back.
Grey avoids the head kick by Lindstroem.
Grey scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindstroem should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindstroem throws a series of punches but Grey moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindstroem misses with a knee strike.
Grey lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Grey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grey lands with a straight right. Lindstroem didn't see that one coming.
Lindstroem throws a poor cross that misses
and Grey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindstroem's guard.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Lindstroem is keeping the position.
Grey wants to control from the top but Lindstroem keeps moving.
Grey 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.
Lindstroem is trying to control the position but Grey postures up.
Grey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Desmond Grey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grey throws a hook but Lindstroem avoids it easily.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Grey catches Lindstroem right on the button with a cross.
Lindstroem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lindstroem clinches up with Grey and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lindstroem manages to get to full guard.
Grey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lindstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindstroem keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindstroem is retaining full guard.
Lindstroem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grey controls the pace.
Lindstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grey!
Grey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindstroem is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grey is surviving well by controlling Lindstroem's body position as best he can.
Desmond Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grey tries to reverse the position but Lindstroem maintains control.
Grey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lindstroem.
Grey holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grey is looking to improve his position but Lindstroem isn't that keen on the idea.
Lindstroem content just to control the position here.
Grey looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lindstroem raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem prevents Grey from getting the reversal.
Lindstroem is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Grey is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Soeren Lindstroem!
Soeren Lindstroem retains his welterweight title!
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RATING
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