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LAEC 5: Vengeance PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubbles Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubbles Beef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Torres!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bubbles Beef has been cut.
Beef throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beef throws a monster overhand right that drops Torres! Beef follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubbles Beef!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanamichi Sakuragi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Mastadon moves out of range easily.
Mastadon shoots in for a double leg but Sakuragi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mastadon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sakuragi was covering up waiting for the punch and Mastadon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mastadon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sakuragi trying to control the position here.
Mastadon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Mastadon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mastadon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi is looking for a sweep. Mastadon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mastadon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakuragi trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuragi tries to get to full guard but Mastadon has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakuragi as he jumps to the side.
Mastadon shoots for a takedown but Sakuragi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Sakuragi misses.
Mastadon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sakuragi is looking to reverse the position.
Sakuragi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee asks Mastadon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mastadon prefers to stall for the moment though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakuragi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuragi wants to control but Mastadon postures up.
Mastadon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sakuragi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon controlling the position from side mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.
Sakuragi leaves Mastadon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mastadon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakuragi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mastadon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuragi tries to work over Mastadon's front leg with a kick but Mastadon checks it.
Mastadon fails with the takedown.
Sakuragi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mastadon.
No luck for Mastadon with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sakuragi as Mastadon shoots in.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakuragi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakuragi as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuragi, looking for a takedown. Mastadon pushes Sakuragi against the cage but Sakuragi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mastadon is breathing heavily.
Mastadon moves away from the strike by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to land a front kick but Mastadon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mastadon blocks a head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakuragi wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Sakuragi does no damage.
Sakuragi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mastadon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakuragi misses with a body kick.
Sakuragi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mastadon avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakuragi wants it to stay on the feet.
Mastadon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuragi sprawls well. He's pushed Mastadon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mastadon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a body kick that misses.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mastadon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakuragi tries to score with a low kick but Mastadon moves his leg out of the way.
Sakuragi throws a right hand that Mastadon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mastadon also avoids with ease.
Mastadon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuragi.
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.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mastadon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mastadon controlling from the full mount.
Mastadon prevents Sakuragi from getting the reversal.
Mastadon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakuragi tries to hold on but Mastadon pushes him away.
Mastadon controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuragi tries to hold on but Mastadon pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Mastadon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mastadon avoids the body shot from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mastadon shoots in and drives through. Sakuragi sprawls well.
A combination from Sakuragi does no damage.
Sakuragi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mastadon.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sakuragi!
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuragi misses the target.
Sakuragi misses with a body kick.
Mastadon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi tries to avoid it but Mastadon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakuragi to the ground. Sakuragi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakuragi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mastadon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi scores with a body shot.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Sakuragi misses with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mastadon.
Mastadon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Mastadon moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakuragi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Mastadon moves out of range easily.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi defends it nicely.
Mastadon tries for a takedown but Sakuragi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuragi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mastadon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mastadon fails with the takedown.
Sakuragi looks to land a combination but Mastadon avoids it well.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Sakuragi misses with an uppercut.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Mastadon moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sakuragi. No joy for Mastadon on that attempt.
Sakuragi looks for the body kick but Mastadon saw that one coming.
Mastadon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mastadon dodges the punch combination from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mastadon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick but Mastadon checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakuragi throws the kick towards the body but Mastadon avoids it.
Sakuragi throws a series of punches but Mastadon moves out of range.
Mastadon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuragi is fending him off so far but Mastadon persists. Nope, Sakuragi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mastadon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sakuragi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi keeping moving, preventing Mastadon from controlling successfully.
Sakuragi is pulling down on Mastadon's head to control his posture.
Sakuragi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mastadon is one step ahead there.
Mastadon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Donald Mastadon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sakuragi looks for the body kick but Mastadon saw that one coming.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Mastadon moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakuragi.
Mastadon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuragi swivels and escapes.
Sakuragi leaves Mastadon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuragi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mastadon drives through with a takedown into Sakuragi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mastadon passes Sakuragi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mastadon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sakuragi trying to control here.
Sakuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Mastadon controlling the action here.
Sakuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mastadon is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mastadon. Mastadon gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mastadon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuragi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sakuragi misses with a head kick.
Sakuragi throws a body kick that misses.
Mastadon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sakuragi throws a right and a left that Mastadon avoids nicely.
Sakuragi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mastadon shoots for a takedown but Sakuragi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mastadon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakuragi sprawls well initially but Mastadon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sakuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mastadon is working away from the top position though.
Sakuragi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mastadon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hanamichi Sakuragi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sakuragi misses with the combination.
Sakuragi misses with a double jab.
Mastadon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakuragi sprawls well initially but Mastadon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mastadon is taking a breather. Sakuragi 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.
Donald Mastadon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuragi is trying to maintain the position but Mastadon is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuragi keeping control of the position.
Mastadon prevents Sakuragi from improving his position.
Sakuragi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuragi throws a nice head kick!
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuragi. Mastadon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakuragi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mastadon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi takes a swing at Mastadon's ribcage but misses.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sakuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mastadon is working away from the top position though.
Mastadon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sakuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mastadon is working away from the top position though.
Mastadon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sakuragi wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mastadon is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hanamichi Sakuragi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mastadon feints and as Sakuragi raises his hands in defense, Mastadon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mastadon wants to pass the guard but Sakuragi is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi trying to keep a closed guard but Mastadon is proving a slippery customer.
Mastadon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuragi is retaining full guard.
Sakuragi has his hands on Mastadon's head, controlling the position.
Sakuragi controls Mastadon momentarily but Mastadon frees himself.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mastadon checks a leg kick nicely.
Mastadon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sakuragi. That's going to slow Mastadon down.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick but Mastadon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakuragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Mastadon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuragi.
Mastadon shoots in and gets a takedown into Sakuragi's guard.
Mastadon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon won't allow Sakuragi to sweep him here.
Mastadon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sakuragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuragi, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.
Mastadon feints and as Sakuragi raises his hands in defense, Mastadon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mastadon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuragi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mastadon is one step ahead there.
Mastadon forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mastadon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sakuragi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sakuragi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mastadon is looking to get to half guard.
Sakuragi lands a big elbow.
Mastadon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mastadon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee warns Mastadon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakuragi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Mastadon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mastadon 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Mastadon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Layne Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Ital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layne Lister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osiris Ital!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Lister
and Ital counters with a three punch combo that has Lister backing up. Lister nods at Ital to acknowledge the strikes.
Ital scores with a jab to the head.
Lister misses with a lunging right hand
and Ital counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body punch from Ital.
Ital connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ital has Lister up against the cage in a clinch.
Lister connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ital's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ital lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lister backwards.
Lister is rocked!
Ital lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lister to his knees! Ital keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Ital!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Spring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for George Manto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Manto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smash Spring!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spring lands a nice looking body kick.
Manto is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spring throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spring misses with a double jab.
Manto loses concentration momentarily and Spring pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Manto crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Spring finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smash Spring!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Crammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stanson's choice of entrance music: Until The End. Lenny Crammer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Lenny Crammer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lenny Crammer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stanson counters with a shoot takedown. Crammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Crammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stanson manages to get himself to full guard.
Crammer is fighting to break Stanson's control of his arms but Stanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Crammer from controlling successfully.
Crammer won't allow Stanson to sweep him here.
Crammer tries to stand but Stanson is controlling from the bottom.
Crammer won't allow Stanson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Lenny Crammer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crammer tries to clinch up
and Stanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crammer 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson looking to sit in guard and control but Crammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crammer trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson seems keen to control Crammer 's posture.
Stanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crammer is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stanson is on top in guard.
Crammer is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stanson wants to control from the top but Crammer keeps moving.
Stanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Crammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Crammer is trying to control the position but Stanson postures up.
Stanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crammer 's head.
Stanson distracts Crammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stanson distracts Crammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Stanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crammer . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stanson dives in and scores a takedown into Crammer 's guard.
Stanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Crammer is trying to control the position but Stanson postures up.
Stanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crammer keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully.
Stanson cracks Crammer with a solid left hand.
Crammer is trying to keep Stanson in close.
Stanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stanson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crammer keeping full guard, as Stanson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson works over Crammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Stanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stanson is working Crammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stanson landing with the ground and pound.
Crammer being controlled here, momentarily.
Stanson trying to control but Crammer is working from the bottom.
Stanson works over Crammer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stanson working some strikes from top position.
Stanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Crammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crammer 's head.
Stanson landing with the ground and pound.
Stanson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stanson is in close to Crammer 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crammer keeping full guard, as Stanson tries to pass.
Stanson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crammer 's head.
Stanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stanson wants to control from the top but Crammer keeps moving.
Stanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stanson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stanson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stanson looking to pass the guard.
Stanson lands a couple of digs.
Stanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stanson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stanson lands with a punch from half guard.
Crammer taking some punishment here, with Stanson in his half guard.
Crammer is looking to control Stanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crammer avoid being mounted?
Stanson drops an elbow to the side of Crammer 's head.
Brian Stanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stanson is keen to just control but Crammer is a slippery customer.
Stanson is pressing down on Crammer 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crammer is holding on for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson is nestled in close to Crammer , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stanson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crammer is looking for a sweep. Stanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stanson lands a nice short elbow.
Stanson slips a nice elbow through Crammer 's hands, connecting with Crammer 's forehead.
Stanson is trying to control. Crammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Stanson connects with a nice short shot to Crammer 's temple.
Crammer is rocked!
Stanson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oh Crammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanson lands a heavy elbow.
Stanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stanson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stanson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stanson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The referee warns Crammer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Stanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crammer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crammer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stanson.
Stanson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stanson with shots to the head and body - Crammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stanson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stanson working the ground and pound effectively.
Stanson lands a big elbow.
Stanson working Crammer over with strikes here.
Stanson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stanson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crammer looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson landing strikes from the mount and Crammer is in trouble!
Stanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crammer ?
The referee warns Crammer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stanson working the ground and pound effectively.
Stanson raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stanson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stanson content just to control the position here.
Crammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanson lands a big shot there that rocks Crammer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Stanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Formant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jed Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janek Formant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Kim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Formant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kim but Kim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Formant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from Kim misses
and Formant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Formant stands up from half guard.
Formant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim cracks Formant with a good jab.
Formant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Formant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Formant throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Formant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Formant tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Formant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Formant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Formant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Formant from controlling successfully.
Formant wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Formant trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Formant trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Janek Formant.
A lazy left from Kim finds it's target.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Formant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Formant missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Formant tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Formant takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim looks to land a combination. Formant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Formant misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janek Formant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kim, as that shot connected.
Formant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kim punishes Formant's body with a nice straight punch.
Formant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.
Formant is breathing heavily.
Kim thuds his right hand into Formant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Formant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Formant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kim is fending him off so far but Formant persists. Nope, Kim circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Formant's hands.
Kim shoots in and drives through. Formant sprawls well.
Good shot there by Kim.
Formant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kim cracks Formant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Formant is rocked!
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Formants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Formant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kim is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Formant flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Formant is out cold! Kim holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jed Kim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Gi Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). No Gi Arcinas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Proudstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, No Gi Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arcinas sprawls well initially but Proudstar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arcinas wants to sweep but Proudstar has passed to side control!
Arcinas is trying to improve his position.
Proudstar is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Arcinas is trying to escape and Proudstar transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Arcinas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Proudstar! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Proudstar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Winner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Taylor Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Winner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Winner throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Winner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winner throws a one two combo.
Winner throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winner lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Winner works the jab nicely.
Winner darts in trying to clinch
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Winner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green has a closed guard, preventing Winner from standing up.
Green uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Winner wants to clinch
and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Green throws a strike but Winner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green pushes Winner off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Winner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Winner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Winner wants to clinch
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winner defending well though.
Winner is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green passes to full mount!
Winner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Green raining down hammerfists from mount.
Winner looks gassed!
Green with shots to the head and body - Winner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Green looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Green dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winner is rocked!
Green connects with a bit shot that sees Winner covering up! More strikes from Green and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Green is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Green!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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220 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokolov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sokolov is trying to keep Rourke in close.
Rourke trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rourke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rourke is one step ahead there.
Rourke is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokolov has wrist control.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rourke misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke feints and as Sokolov raises his hands in defense, Rourke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rourke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov is breathing heavily.
Rourke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rourke postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke cracks Sokolov with a solid left hand.
Rourke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rourke trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rourke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke is pushing down on Sokolov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sokolov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rourke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sokolov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rourke.
Rourke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rourke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rourke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokolov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rourke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sokolov can't keep his opponent in guard - Rourke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sokolov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokolov.
Rourke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rourke is pushing down on Sokolov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sokolov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rourke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rourke trying to control from half guard but Sokolov is working away.
Rourke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rourke uses his free foot to push down on Sokolov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sokolov.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sokolov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rourke landing shots from mount.
Rourke lands with some strikes.
Rourke working the ground and pound effectively.
Rourke is landing with some decent strikes but Sokolov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rourke lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Rourke.
Rourke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sokolov's face.
Rourke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sokolov is in a horrible position here. Rourke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rourke landing shots from mount.
Rourke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rourke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rourke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rourke looking to score a takedown here. Sokolov is defending well but Rourke drives through and ends up in Sokolov's guard.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sokolov tries to get out of the position.
Rourke landing some decent shots from guard.
Rourke lands a couple of elbows.
Rourke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke throwing strikes from guard but Sokolov blocks nicely.
Sokolov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rourke has passed into side control.
Rourke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sokolov some visible discomfort.
Rourke working the head and body with strikes.
Rourke grinds an elbow into Sokolov's temple.
Sokolov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rourke taking a breather here.
Rourke lands a nice forearm strike.
Sokolov tries to buck Rourke off but Rourke is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolov keeps working.
Rourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rourke working the ground and pound.
Rourke landing strikes.
Sokolov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rourke cracks Sokolov with a big elbow.
Sokolov is trying to escape the position but Rourke is controlling the position.
Sokolov tries to buck Rourke off but Rourke is having none of it.
Sokolov taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rourke connects with a decent elbow.
Rourke landing a few strikes.
Mickey Rourke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokolov taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke scoring with punches and elbows.
Rourke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as Rourke stalls from top position.
Rourke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokolov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sokolov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rourke slows the pace down.
Rourke working the head and body with strikes.
Rourke trying to control the action but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Rourke stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is not content to let Rourke control the position.
Rourke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rourke is putting a hurting on Sokolov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rourke lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rourke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rourke wants to control for a moment but Sokolov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sokolov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rourke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rourke lands with a nice body punch.
Rourke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sokolov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rourke controlling the pace.
Sokolov tries to get to full guard but Rourke has control of the leg.
Rourke trying to control the action but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Rourke lands strikes from half guard.
Rourke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rourke works his way into full mount!
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rourke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sokolov is looking to improve his position but Rourke isn't that keen on the idea.
Rourke controlling from mount.
Rourke working Sokolov over with strikes here.
Rourke with good strikes from the mount here!
Rourke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sokolov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rourke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rourke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rourke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sokolov looks a forlorn figure.
Rourke working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rourke dominating with strikes here.
Rourke landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rourke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sokolov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rourke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rourke working Sokolov over with strikes here.
Sokolov is in a horrible position here. Rourke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rourke landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Rourke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rourke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sokolov looks a forlorn figure.
Rourke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control but Sokolov is having none of it.
Rourke scoring with strikes but Sokolov is staying in there.
Rourke with a couple of short strikes.
Rourke lands a nice shot to the head.
Rourke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rourke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sokolov's face.
Rourke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rourke landing punches.
Rourke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sokolov is looking to improve his position but Rourke isn't that keen on the idea.
Rourke lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke landing strikes from the mount.
Rourke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rourke lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rourke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sokolov is in a horrible position here. Rourke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rourke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sokolov hang on?
Rourke controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rourke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke landing punches.
Sergei Sokolov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rourke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rourke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sokolov looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rourke 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 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Rourke!
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