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WFC-Friday Night Fights 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maelo Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot has chosen Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maelo Paulo!
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, Crash Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches.
Paulo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandicoot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandicoot is pressed up against the cage. Paulo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bandicoot down to the mat. Bandicoot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bandicoot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paulo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.
Bandicoot trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
Paulo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bandicoot has his hands clasped together but Paulo extends an breaks Bandicoot's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paulo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maelo Paulo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith's entrance music is Dos Equis. A fine choice. Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Goldsmith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goldsmith tries a head kick but it misses.
Haka Maka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldsmith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Goldsmith.
Goldsmith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maka trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldsmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldsmith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Maka from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Haka Maka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goldsmith wants to clinch up but Maka keeps it at a distance.
Maka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldsmith's waist but Goldsmith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maka off to one side.
Goldsmith misses with a double jab
and Maka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goldsmith is trying to stand back up but Maka is controlling him
Maka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goldsmith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goldsmith has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldsmith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goldsmith is looking to control Maka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goldsmith avoid being mounted?
Goldsmith tries to kick Maka off but Maka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maka wants to pass to mount but Goldsmith is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maka trying to control the action but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldsmith throws a right hand that misses
and Maka counters with a one-two to the body.
Maka misses with a takedown attempt - Goldsmith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maka looks to land a combination. Goldsmith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maka tries to bum rush Goldsmith with a series of wild strikes but Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldsmith wants to clinch.
Maka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maka is looking to take a break and control but Goldsmith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goldsmith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maka wants to free his trapped foot but Goldsmith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldsmith kicks off Maka and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Maka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goldsmith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maka shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldsmith tries to sprawl out of it but Maka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldsmith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maka moves out of range of the strikes.
Maka looks to land a combination but Goldsmith avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maka misses with a double jab.
Goldsmith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maka counters with an outside leg kick.
Maka drives through with a takedown into Goldsmith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka wants to control from the top but Goldsmith keeps moving.
Maka looking to sit in guard and control but Goldsmith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maka wants to stand and escape but Goldsmith is having none of it.
Maka is striking but Goldsmith is not phased and passes to half guard.
Goldsmith is trying to control. Maka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldsmith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maka kicks Goldsmith off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Maka.
Goldsmith shoots in for a takedown but Maka shows good takedown defense.
Goldsmith gets tackled into the cage by Maka. Maka maintains the clinch.
Maka wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldsmith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldsmith tries to work over Maka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldsmith has Maka pressed against the cage, preventing Maka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maka is trying to break free.
Goldsmith is working Maka over against the cage.
Maka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldsmith prevents it.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Goldsmith lands an uppercut.
Goldsmith swings wildly with an uppercut but Maka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldsmith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maka walks away with a smile on his face. Goldsmith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goldsmith to the ground. Maka is now in Goldsmith's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldsmith pulls Maka in to control the position.
Goldsmith is trying to keep Maka in close.
Maka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldsmith wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldsmith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maka is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldsmith has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goldsmith, up you get!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haka Maka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maka misses with a double jab
and Goldsmith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goldsmith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldsmith wants it to stay on the feet.
Maka is looking to chop away at Goldsmith's legs.
Maka instigates a clinch.
Goldsmith stalling in the clinch but Maka improves position.
Goldsmith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maka is defending well for now.
Maka tries to circle away but Goldsmith has him pinned against the cage.
Goldsmith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maka decides to pull guard.
Goldsmith distracts Maka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith looking to sit in guard and control but Maka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldsmith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maka stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldsmith. Goldsmith gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldsmith tries to keep at a distance but Maka has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maka manages to pull guard.
Goldsmith wants to stand but Maka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldsmith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith stands up from Maka's guard - Goldsmith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Goldsmith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goldsmith throws a series of punches but Maka moves out of range.
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.
Maka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldsmith on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldsmith's guard now, I'm sure.
Maka drops back looking for a leg! Goldsmith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldsmith manages to kick Maka off! Maka jumps back into Goldsmith's guard.
Maka has gone for a leg lock! Goldsmith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maka's guard.
Maka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goldsmith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haka Maka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haka Maka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs comes to the cage accompanied by LJ Gibbs. Cragen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Captain Cragen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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186 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gibbs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gibbs.
Gibbs prevents Cragen from getting back to his feet.
Cragen wants to sweep but no luck.
Cragen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gibbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gibbs trying to control but Cragen is working from the bottom.
Gibbs is really struggling to control Cragen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lj Gibbs.
Cragen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gibbs to the ground. Cragen is now in Gibbs's guard.
Cragen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gibbs to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cragen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gibbs pulls down on the head and he's put Cragen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lj Gibbs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kompakt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog's entrance music is British Bulldog. A fine choice. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gracie Family Entrada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kompakt Gracie struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kompakt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bulldog to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Bulldog is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Bulldog wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bulldog from controlling successfully.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bulldog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bulldog has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulldog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bulldog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulldog lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bulldog pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looks gassed!
Bulldog is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Bulldog slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Bulldog works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Bulldog any problems.
Bulldog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bulldog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulldog has managed to clinch.
Bulldog manages to break the clinch.
Bulldog thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Bulldog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulldog scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bulldog thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Bulldog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Bulldog has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Bulldog is working to tighten is grip on Gracie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gracie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bulldog is really squeezing tight and eventually Gracie passes out! Bulldog breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Burbank Bulldog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kink McKlusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Knogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kink McKlusky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Knogen's chin.
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 3 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kink McKlusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Knogen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKlusky shoots in for a takedown but Knogen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from McKlusky does no damage.
Knogen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McKlusky is wriggling around but Knogen manages to pass to half guard.
McKlusky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knogen is working away from the top position though.
McKlusky is trying to stand.
Knogen content to control rather than advance.
McKlusky trying to control from the bottom.
McKlusky wants to stand back up but Knogen manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKlusky struggling a bit here.
Knogen decides to stand back up. Knogen steps back and let's McKlusky get back to his feet.
Knogen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKlusky checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Knogen.
Knogen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knogen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKlusky moves out of range of the leg kick from Knogen.
McKlusky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knogen.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McKlusky enables Knogen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McKlusky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McKlusky looking for a sweep. Not yet McKlusky, not yet.
Knogen gets to his feet - McKlusky follows without any prompting.
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!
Knogen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKlusky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKlusky is breathing heavily.
Knogen prevents McKlusky from escaping the position.
Knogen is staying tight to McKlusky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Knogen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knogen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knogen.
Knogen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knogen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knogen tightens his grip and picks McKlusky up, before dumping him to the ground. McKlusky manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKlusky is looking to stand up but Knogen isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knogen stands up from McKlusky's guard - Knogen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knogen throws a nice looking combination but McKlusky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKlusky shoots and misses
and Knogen counters with a left and a right that stings McKlusky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kink McKlusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knogen swinging wildly here.
McKlusky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Knogen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knogen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKlusky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knogen throws a leg kick
letting McKlusky counter with a right hand.
It looks like Richard Knogen has been cut.
Knogen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knogen decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from McKlusky.
Knogen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKlusky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knogen avoids it really well and circles away.
Knogen drives through and clinches with McKlusky against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knogen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKlusky moves away.
Knogen misses with a few strikes there.
McKlusky throws a right hand that Knogen ducks under and follows up with a left that Knogen also avoids with ease.
McKlusky misses with a double jab.
Knogen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McKlusky counter with a right hand.
Knogen rushes McKlusky and presses him up against the cage.
McKlusky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McKlusky has hold of one of Knogen's legs. Knogen is fighting the takedown attempt but McKlusky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Knogen has McKlusky pulled in close to control his posture.
Knogen wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knogen. That's going to slow McKlusky down.
Knogen tries to bum rush McKlusky with a series of wild strikes but McKlusky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knogen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McKlusky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knogen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKlusky holds on and takes a little breather.
Knogen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knogen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knogen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kink McKlusky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knogen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKlusky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knogen has McKlusky up against the cage in a clinch.
McKlusky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kink McKlusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKlusky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKlusky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McKlusky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McKlusky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knogen as he jumps to the side.
Knogen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knogen closes the distance and clinches.
Knogen tries to break free but McKlusky pushes him back against the cage.
Knogen can't break the clinch.
McKlusky blocking some punches.
Knogen breaks the clinch.
Knogen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKlusky.
Knogen drives through and clinches with McKlusky against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knogen breaks from the clinch.
McKlusky dodges the punch combination from Knogen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Knogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Knogen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McKlusky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knogen!
Knogen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McKlusky stands up from mount. Strange move.
Knogen throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKlusky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knogen!
Knogen is trying to escape the mount.
McKlusky landing strikes from the mount and Knogen is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knogen is controlling an arm, preventing McKlusky from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McKlusky stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McKlusky tries for a takedown but Knogen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knogen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKlusky has Knogen pressed against the cage, preventing Knogen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKlusky breaks from the clinch.
Knogen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knogen looking to score a takedown here. McKlusky is defending well but Knogen drives through and ends up in McKlusky's guard.
Knogen stands up from McKlusky's guard - Knogen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knogen misses with a series of wild punches.
Knogen is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knogen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McKlusky is trying to defend but Knogen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McKlusky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knogen trying to control the position from guard on top but McKlusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKlusky wants to get back to his feet but Knogen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knogen forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKlusky wants to get back to his feet.
Knogen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knogen decides to return to a standing position.
McKlusky has a takedown stuffed.
Knogen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKlusky circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard Knogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knogen misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McKlusky misses.
Kink McKlusky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
McKlusky misses with a few strikes there.
Knogen tries to bum rush McKlusky with a series of wild strikes but McKlusky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by McKlusky or perhaps it was just good defense by Knogen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kink McKlusky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knogen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKlusky counters with a left to the body.
McKlusky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knogen swivels and escapes.
Knogen gets a clinch.
McKlusky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knogen is looking to slow McKlusky down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knogen throws a combination that misses
and McKlusky counters with a takedown into side control.
Richard Knogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knogen regains half guard.
Knogen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKlusky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kink McKlusky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knogen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Knogen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Akari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano . 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Akari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripley shoots in and gets a takedown into Akari's guard.
Ripley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ripley stands and steps away. Akari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ripley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ripley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ripley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
Akari has his takedown stuffed
and Ripley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ripley.
Ripley pulls Akari into guard.
Akari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ripley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ripley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ripley!
Ripley scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ripley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akari sneaks out the side door and pushes Ripley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ripley closes the distance and pushes Akari back into the cage.
Ripley manages to break the clinch.
Ripley takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ripley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akari clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ripley has the hooks in. Akari is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Akari prevents Ripley from getting a body triangle.
Akari trying to control the hands but Ripley breaks the grip.
Akari looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ripley.
Akari trying to control the action but Ripley just sinks the hooks in.
Akari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ripley throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Akari looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ripley tightening his grip on Akari, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akari defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ripley looking for the RNC.
Ripley is looking for the choke from the back position but Akari is controlling his hands well.
Akari turns into Ripley and is now in his guard.
Ripley working for a triangle but Akari defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akari content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley keeping moving, preventing Akari from controlling successfully.
Ripley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akari has gone for a leg lock! Ripley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akari's guard.
Ripley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akari, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ripley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ripley fails with the takedown
and Akari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Akari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ripley dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripley trying to control the position from guard on top but Akari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akari wants to sweep but no luck.
Akari working for a triangle but Ripley defends it easily.
Ripley wants to control from the top but Akari keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripley wants to pass the guard but Akari is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ripley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akari misses with a takedown attempt
and Ripley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dan Akari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ripley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ripley has Akari pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ripley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Akari tumbling to the mat - Ripley dives into Akari's guard.
Ripley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ripley passes into half guard.
Ripley is trying to work for a kimura but Akari is defending well.
Ripley is looking to take a break and control but Akari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ripley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley wants to take a breather but Akari is having none of it.
Ripley is looking for a kimura but Akari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ripley to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Ripley there.
Akari gets full guard.
Akari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ripley defends well.
Akari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ripley thows a big elbow that misses.
Akari working for submissions but it's allowed Ripley to get to half guard.
Ripley decides to return to a standing position.
Ripley feints and as Akari raises his hands in defense, Ripley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akari keeping moving, preventing Ripley from controlling successfully.
Ripley tries to free his leg and advance position but Akari is retaining full guard.
Ripley gets to his feet. Akari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ripley punishes Akari's body with a nice straight punch.
Ripley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ripley is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akari strikes from his own guard.
Ripley trying to control the position from guard on top but Akari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akari keeping full guard, as Ripley tries to pass.
Ripley trying to control but Akari is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ripley is aware though and is defending well.
Ripley wants to control from the top but Akari keeps moving.
Akari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ripley is one step ahead there.
Ripley looking to pass the guard.
Akari has his foot on Ripley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ripley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ripley stands up and waves to Akari to follow him.
Horrible takedown by Ripley or perhaps it was just good defense by Akari which made him look bad.
Akari fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley clinches with his opponent.
Ripley pulls Akari into guard.
Akari looking to sit in guard and control but Ripley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ripley stands up and waves to Akari to follow him.
Ripley moves into the clinch.
Ripley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Akari uses from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ripley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ripley has escaped and now he's on top!
Akari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ripley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ripley feints and as Akari raises his hands in defense, Ripley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ripley slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ripley trying to control but Akari is working from the bottom.
Akari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Akari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ripley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ripley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ripley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley trying to control the action but Akari is working from the bottom.
Akari is looking for a sweep.
Akari gets back to half guard.
Akari looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ripley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akari defends it well.
Akari actively working from the bottom here.
Ripley is working for a submission of some sort.
Ripley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ripley is taking a breather. Akari 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.
Akari won't allow Ripley to pass to mount.
Akari gets back to full guard.
Ripley drops back looking for a leg! Akari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akari manages to kick Ripley off! Ripley jumps back into Akari's guard.
Ripley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ripley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley slips nicely into half guard.
Akari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ripley pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ripley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akari defending well though.
Akari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ripley wants to pass the guard but Akari is defending well.
Akari actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ripley is trying to control. Akari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ripley trying to control the pace.
Ripley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ripley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akari!
Akari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Ripley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ripley 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ripley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler comes to the cage accompanied by Grown Men Don't Cry. The crowd seem to be enjoying Collins's choice of entrance music: Irish Rebel Song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.
It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Stabler walks into a stiff left hand from Collins.
Collins tries to land a front kick but Stabler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stabler misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Stabler looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Stabler drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins wants to stand but Stabler is controlling the position.
Stabler throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Stabler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stabler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stabler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins prevents Stabler from getting back to his feet.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stabler 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.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Stabler has wrist control.
Stabler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler looking to control.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stabler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stabler is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stabler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stabler trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Elliot Stabler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Collins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Stabler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins misses with the combination.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Stabler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stabler tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Stabler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stabler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Stabler is looking to clinch.
Collins throws a leg kick but Stabler moved away.
Collins scores with a one two! Stabler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Elliot Stabler's cut is getting worse.
Stabler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stabler misses with a two punch combination.
Stabler is breathing heavily.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins closes the distance and pushes Stabler back into the cage.
Stabler has Collins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stabler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Collins tumbling to the mat - Stabler dives into Collins's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stabler looking to pass the guard.
Stabler passes into half guard.
Stabler throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stabler decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stabler drives through with a takedown into Collins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stabler trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins wants to sweep here but Stabler controlling him for the moment.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stabler is controlling him.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Stabler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Stabler slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins is trying to control the position but Stabler postures up.
Collins working for a triangle but Stabler defends it easily.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Stabler is standing up over Collins. Collins looks to escape but Stabler dives into side control.
Stabler landing a few strikes.
Collins struggling a bit here.
Collins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stabler.
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stabler's best efforts.
Stabler is just content to waste time from the top position. Collins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stabler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stabler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Stabler throws and elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stabler's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Stabler wants to get back to his feet but Collins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stabler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stabler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Stabler looking to control.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Stabler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stabler throws and elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stabler's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Collins trying to control but Stabler is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Stabler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Collins controls the position.
Collins working the strikes but Stabler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Stabler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stabler is holding on for now.
Stabler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stabler is looking to escape.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stabler trying to control here.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stabler is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stabler trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stabler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Stabler.
Stabler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Stabler drags him back down.
Stabler scores with punches from side control.
Stabler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Stabler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Collins to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Stabler on that attempt.
Stabler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stabler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Stabler shows good takedown defense.
Collins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stabler was covering up waiting for the punch and Collins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stabler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stabler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler prevents Collins from standing back up.
Stabler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins wants to control but Stabler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins has hold of Stabler's hands but Stabler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stabler working over Collins with some ground and pound. Collins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Collins moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Stabler slips an elbow through the middle.
Stabler tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Stabler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stabler 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Stabler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleto Rodriquez (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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26
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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30
210 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess shoots and misses
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriquez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hess looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hess looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hess!
Rodriquez keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hess's guard! Nice work there by Rodriquez!
Hess is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hess escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodriquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hess has wrist control.
Rodriquez working some strikes from top position.
Hess is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.
Hess has an active guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriquez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hess!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hess is surviving well by controlling Rodriquez's body position as best he can.
Rodriquez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rodriquez extends the arm and Hess is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cleto Rodriquez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes to the cage accompanied by Crawl/ Kings of Leon. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Man!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swagger.
A head kick by Swagger misses
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Swagger is trying to improve his position.
Man fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Swagger sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swagger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Swagger is defending well.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swagger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swagger trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Man jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Swagger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Swagger and Man has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Swagger tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Man wants to control but Swagger is keeping him busy.
Swagger manages to get back to half guard.
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Man is looking to stall here but Swagger recovers full guard.
Swagger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swagger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Swagger in his guard.
Man is trying to control the position but Swagger postures up.
Swagger lands a couple of digs.
Swagger stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man looks gassed!
Swagger is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Man is letting Swagger control him for a moment.
Swagger scoring with punches and elbows.
Swagger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Man rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Swagger's guard! Nice work there by Man!
Swagger 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Swagger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt
and Swagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swagger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Swagger stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swagger throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Swagger.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swagger as he avoids it easily.
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Swagger tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swagger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Max Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Swagger both land. Nice combination.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Swagger catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Swagger.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swagger.
Swagger lands a high kick!
Swagger moves into the clinch.
Swagger effectively controlling the action here.
Swagger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Swagger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Swagger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swagger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Max Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bat Man.
Man blocks an elbow strike from Swagger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger stalls.
Swagger looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man letting Swagger take a breather here.
Swagger misses with a knee to the head.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swagger lands a right hand.
Swagger scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swagger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swagger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Swagger gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swagger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swagger works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Swagger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bat Man has been cut.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
Swagger has Man pressed against the cage.
Swagger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger has Man pushed against the cage.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Swagger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Swagger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Swagger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swagger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swagger lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Swagger misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Swagger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bat Man'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!
Swagger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swagger lands in his opponent's guard.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man is looking for a triangle but Swagger pushes his legs off easily.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swagger postures up and lands a big shot to Man's brow.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swagger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swagger advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swagger pulls his head out easily.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swagger is working away from the top position though.
Swagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swagger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swagger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger lands with a punch from half guard.
Swagger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Man to stand up.
Swagger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A good leg kick by Swagger.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swagger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Swagger connects with a knee to the head.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swagger is struggling to control the position.
Swagger pushes off an throws an elbow but Man leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Swagger.
Good body shot from Swagger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Swagger.
Swagger pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Swagger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Swagger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man is trying to drag Swagger to the mat but Swagger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
Max Swagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swagger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swagger.
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.
Swagger is working Man over against the cage.
Swagger lands a nice shot to the body.
Swagger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swagger slowing the pace effectively.
Swagger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Swagger.
Swagger misses with some punches.
Swagger stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swagger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swagger presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swagger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bat Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swagger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Swagger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swagger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Swagger!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ridin Dirty. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Mars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Datu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Datu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Datu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mars misses with a punch on the inside.
Datu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mars is trying to keep an underhook but Datu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mars trying to control from the bottom.
Datu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Datu is trying to control the action in half guard but Mars is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mars trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mars's head.
Mars trying to control but Datu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ethan Mars just wasn't active enough.
Datu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mars eats them both and turns towards Datu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Datu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mars manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Datu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Datu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Datu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mars is keeping the position for now.
Datu postures up.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars striking off his back but it's not causing Datu any problems.
Datu won't allow Mars to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datu wants to control from the top but Mars keeps moving.
Mars working a defensive guard but Datu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mars is looking for a sweep.
Datu 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.
Datu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mars regains half guard there - taking advantage of Datu's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Datu jumps into side control!
Mars sneaks back into half guard.
Datu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Datu trying to control from half guard but Mars is working away.
Mars looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mars keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mars looking for submissions off his back.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mars manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Datu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Datu wants to control from the top but Mars keeps moving.
Mars can't keep his opponent in guard - Datu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Datu wants to advance to full mount but Mars doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Datu dives in and scores a takedown into Mars's guard.
Mars manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Datu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mars landing strikes from the mount.
Mars working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Datu slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Datu is refusing to be controlled, as Mars sits in half guard.
Mars is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mars.
Datu tries to roll over but Mars keeps him under control.
Mars missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mars thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Datu's head.
Mars trying to control the action but Datu is working from the bottom.
Datu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Datu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mars throwing strikes but missing.
Datu controls Mars momentarily but Mars frees himself.
Mars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Datu wants to sweep but no luck.
Datu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mars won't allow Datu to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars trying to control the position from guard on top but Datu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Datu is keeping the position for now.
Mars won't allow Datu to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Datu tries to clinch
and Mars counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Datu trying to control the position here.
Mars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mars postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mars escapes and throws Datu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mars wants to control but Datu is keeping him busy.
Datu tries to improve position but can't.
Mars is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Datu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mars is trying to get an arm triangle but Datu is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Mars dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mars swats away the attempt to clinch by Datu.
Datu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Datu tries to bum rush Mars with a series of wild strikes but Mars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mars gets caught flat footed, as Datu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Datu forces his way into half guard.
Datu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mars doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Datu.
Mars trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Datu manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mars can't escape the position.
Mars is bucking up trying to escape but Datu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mars really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mars is squirming around, avoiding Datu's attempts to control the action.
Mars is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mars slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Datu stalling away here and it's allowed Mars to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mars manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mars controlling from the full mount.
Mars scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Datu?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mars misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Datu tries to reverse the position but Mars maintains control.
Mars trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Datu tries to reverse the position but Mars maintains control.
Datu tries to improve his position but Mars has taken his back! Mars has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Datu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mars pushes Datu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ethan Mars!
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hype
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pop
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