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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinola comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood. Ford has chosen For What It's Worth as his entrance music. Brett Shinola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Shinola!
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, Eric Ford!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinola ducks right into an uppercut from Ford.
Ford tries to clinch
and Shinola counters with a three punch combo that has Ford backing up. Ford nods at Shinola to acknowledge the strikes.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shinola tries to move into range but Ford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford throws a leg kick but Shinola checks it.
Shinola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinola.
Shinola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shinola walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford scores with a three punch combo!
Shinola is rocked!
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Shinola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford tries to pull guard but Shinola holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet.
Ford jumps guard but Shinola stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shinola seems to have got his legs back now.
Shinola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Shinola walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Shinola.
Ford fails with the takedown.
Brett Shinola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ford.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinola slips under a jab.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Shinola.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ford.
Eric Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinola slaps away a takedown attempt from Ford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shinola tries for a takedown but Ford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Ford has knocked Shinola down with a huge combo! Ford steps away and waves a wobbly Shinola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinola.
Ford lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Shinola can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ford and Shinola drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ford!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evaldas Skarnulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarnulis comes to the cage accompanied by enter the cage. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
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256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evaldas Skarnulis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarnulis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnett gets to his feet - Skarnulis follows without any prompting.
Barnett gets caught flat footed, as Skarnulis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnett is pulling down on Skarnulis's head. It's preventing any offense from Skarnulis, at least for the moment.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Skarnulis tries to pass.
Skarnulis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skarnulis is sitting in close to Barnett's body. Barnett has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Skarnulis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Skarnulis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barnett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Barnett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zen Zelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Durden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Zelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a body punch but Zelli moves out of range.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Zelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden throws a jab when Zelli was well out of range.
Zelli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zelli wants to clinch.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Zelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden slips a jab from Zelli.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Zelli.
No joy there for Zelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zen Zelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zelli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden thows a body shot but no joy.
Zelli darts in trying to clinch
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden gets a clinch.
Zelli is trying to force a seperation but Durden has the dominant position.
Zelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden is pushing Zelli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zelli tries to break the clinch but Durden is controlling the position.
Zelli working aggressively here.
Zelli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zelli has Durden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zelli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Durden tumbling to the mat - Zelli dives into Durden's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Zelli is proving a slippery customer.
Zelli won't allow Durden to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Durden is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Durden is on top in guard.
Durden wants to pass the guard but Zelli is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zelli tries to close the distance and clinch but Durden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden dives in and grabs Zelli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zelli pushes down on Durden's head and hops out.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelli avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden misses with a hook.
Zelli darts in trying to clinch
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Zen Zelli has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden misses with a hook to the body
letting Zelli counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zen Zelli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden throws the left hand but Zelli avoids the punch easily.
Zelli misses with a double jab
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Zelli moves in looking to clinch but Durden pushes him off.
Zelli closes the distance but Durden moves to the side
and Durden counters with a right hand to the body.
Zelli tries to clinch but Durden moves away
and Durden scores with a counter punch that sends Zelli to the canvas! Durden smells blood - he's punishing Zelli with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zelli has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kip Pur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Shotgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shotgun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Light Heavy Weighters kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Madden Shotgun enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kip Pur !
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, Madden Shotgun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pur ducks under a wild hook from Shotgun.
Pur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shotgun sprawls well. Shotgun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pur gets slowly back to his feet.
Pur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shotgun as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Shotgun.
Pur tries to sprawl but Shotgun drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shotgun throwing shots but Pur is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shotgun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shotgun.
Pur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pur manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotgun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shotgun trying to control the position from guard on top but Pur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shotgun throws a big right hand that misses.
Pur has his foot on Shotgun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shotgun works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shotgun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shotgun throws and elbow that misses. Pur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shotgun's guard. Nice move by Pur !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pur passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shotgun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pur goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shotgun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pur 's guard! Nice work there by Shotgun!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shotgun is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotgun stopping the sweep attempt from Pur .
Shotgun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shotgun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shotgun wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Pur . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotgun throws a lazy right hand but Pur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shotgun sprawls well. Shotgun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pur gets slowly back to his feet.
Pur shoots in for a takedown but Shotgun shows good takedown defense.
Shotgun works Pur 's body with a nice hook.
Pur is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shotgun.
Shotgun cracks Pur with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotgun working the head with strikes.
Shotgun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shotgun lands some shots froms side control.
Pur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shotgun tries to roll over but Pur keeps him under control.
Pur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shotgun's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pur is looking to stall here but Shotgun recovers full guard.
Pur is looking to work some ground and pound but Shotgun has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Shotgun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shotgun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shotgun gets caught napping as Pur dives in and scores a takedown. Shotgun manages to retain guard.
Pur stopping the sweep attempt from Shotgun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pur tries to free his leg and advance position but Shotgun is retaining full guard.
Pur trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shotgun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pur unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pur lands a heavy elbow.
Pur looking for a guillotine from mount but Shotgun is having none of it.
Pur thowing shots but they're missing.
Pur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shotgun has worked his arm free - good work by Shotgun!
Shotgun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pur .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shotgun, who protects the arm well.
Shotgun is trying to get back to half guard.
Shotgun prevents Pur from improving position.
Pur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shotgun sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pur tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pur working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shotgun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pur passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shotgun!
Shotgun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pur tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pur is working for a guillotine from mount but Shotgun frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pur looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Pur dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shotgun was covering up waiting for the punch and Pur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shotgun can't keep his opponent in guard - Pur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pur seems to be looking for submissions.
Shotgun won't allow Pur to pass to mount.
Kip Pur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pur wants to control but Shotgun is keeping him busy.
Pur trying to pass the guard but Shotgun defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pur trying to control the action but Shotgun is working from the bottom.
Pur passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shotgun!
Pur tries to control but Shotgun wriggling away.
Shotgun tries to hold on but Pur postures up.
Pur content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotgun is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shotgun is trying to escape the mount.
Pur moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shotgun has worked his arm free - good work by Shotgun!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pur tries for a kimura but Shotgun is defending well.
Pur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shotgun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pur trying to control the action but Shotgun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shotgun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pur tries for a kimura but Shotgun is defending well.
Pur trying to control the position but Shotgun is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Pur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pur 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 for Kip Pur !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kip Pur !
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kip Pur !
Kip Pur wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada comes into the arena with Metallica - All Nightmare Long blaring out of the sound system. Akio Takada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
192 lbs
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26
195 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akio Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses with a two punch combination.
Takada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takada misses with a low kick.
Keith RunningRabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RunningRabbit.
Takada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and RunningRabbit is able to avoid easily.
Takada feints and then cracks RunningRabbit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RunningRabbit down.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by RunningRabbit.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takada tries to improve position but can't.
Takada dodges the ground and pound from RunningRabbit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from RunningRabbit crashes against the mat.
RunningRabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takada keeps working.
RunningRabbit 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.
RunningRabbit controlling the position.
RunningRabbit is looking to take a break and control but Takada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada regains half guard there - taking advantage of RunningRabbit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
RunningRabbit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Keith RunningRabbit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
RunningRabbit moves out of range of the body kick.
Takada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and RunningRabbit is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a low kick but RunningRabbit avoids it.
RunningRabbit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
RunningRabbit checks a leg kick nicely.
RunningRabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
RunningRabbit just misses with a punch to the body.
RunningRabbit throws a hook but Takada blocks it.
Takada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. RunningRabbit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - RunningRabbit scores with a four punch combination!
RunningRabbit misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
RunningRabbit missing with a left hand there. Takada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takada looks to throw the jab but RunningRabbit is out of range.
RunningRabbit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit checks a low kick from Takada.
RunningRabbit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takada.
RunningRabbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot.
RunningRabbit cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
Takada takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takada, right into the meat.
Takada throws a push kick but RunningRabbit slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RunningRabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Takada lunges at RunningRabbit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by RunningRabbit's hand.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and RunningRabbit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith RunningRabbit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takada tries to land a leg kick but RunningRabbit saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Takada misses.
RunningRabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
Takada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
RunningRabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
RunningRabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Takada misses
and RunningRabbit counters with an inside leg kick.
Takada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
RunningRabbit misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throws a right hand that Takada ducks under and follows up with a left that Takada also avoids with ease.
RunningRabbit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takada is fending him off so far but RunningRabbit persists. Nope, Takada circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith RunningRabbit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RunningRabbit manages to avoid it.
RunningRabbit jabs Takada right on the nose. Takada blinks but takes it well.
RunningRabbit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takada manages to avoid it.
Takada misses the jab.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
RunningRabbit checks the leg kick.
RunningRabbit shoots in for a takedown but Takada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit cracks Takada with an open hand slap.
RunningRabbit lands a body shot.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
RunningRabbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takada was well out of range. Poor timing from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses with an uppercut.
RunningRabbit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
RunningRabbit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takada rather than just go for the knockout.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from RunningRabbit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RunningRabbit scores with a spinning back kick!
Takada connects with a body shot.
Takada connects with a leg kick. RunningRabbit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit moves out of range as Takada throws a body kick.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot.
RunningRabbit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takada to the mat! Takada manages to get full guard.
RunningRabbitis looking to pass into half guard but Takada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takada is in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
RunningRabbit is pulling down on Takada's head. It's preventing any offense from Takada, at least for the moment.
RunningRabbit working a defensive guard here.
RunningRabbit has his hands on Takada's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Takada postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith RunningRabbit was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RunningRabbit scores with a sloppy right hand. Takada should have avoided that one.
RunningRabbit thuds a left hand into Takada's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada misses with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! RunningRabbit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takada - the referee stops the clock and RunningRabbit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takada. RunningRabbit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RunningRabbit looks to score with a jab to the body but Takada is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith RunningRabbit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
RunningRabbit shoots for a double leg takedown but Takada sprawls well. He's pushed RunningRabbit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takada tries to land a front kick but RunningRabbit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takada throws a leg kick which misses RunningRabbit's front leg but catches the back leg as RunningRabbit tries to avoid it.
RunningRabbit misses with a looping left.
RunningRabbit cracks Takada with a good jab.
RunningRabbit misses with a few strikes there.
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RunningRabbit fails to land with a series of punches.
Takada avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.
Takada blocks the body kick.
RunningRabbit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
A big right from Takada misses.
RunningRabbit tries for a takedown but Takada circles away easily
and Takada counters with a nice uppercut.
RunningRabbit misses the jab.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
Takada avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.
A bone on bone clash there as RunningRabbit blocks the leg kick.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot.
Takada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takada lands with an uppercut that bounces RunningRabbit off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akio Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. RunningRabbit moves away and avoids it.
Takada tries to work over RunningRabbit's front leg with a kick but RunningRabbit checks it.
Takada throws a low kick but RunningRabbit moves out of range easily.
RunningRabbit just misses with a punch to the body.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Takada.
RunningRabbit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Takada misses.
RunningRabbit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takada throws a low kick but RunningRabbit avoids it.
Akio Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but RunningRabbit ducks down to avoid it.
RunningRabbit misses with a two punch combination.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook to the body
and Takada counters with an outside leg kick.
RunningRabbit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takada counters with a body kick that stops RunningRabbit in his tracks momentarily.
A swing and a miss from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit shoots in for a double leg but Takada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
RunningRabbit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
RunningRabbit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RunningRabbit digs a good body shot into Takada's ribs.
RunningRabbit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
RunningRabbit throws a leg kick which misses Takada's front leg but catches the back leg as Takada tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
RunningRabbit misses with a jab to the body
enabling Takada to counter with a crisp jab.
Takada scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Takada misses
and RunningRabbit counters with a stiff right hand.
RunningRabbit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takada swings for the body but RunningRabbit moves out of range.
Takada throws a front kick that sends RunningRabbit stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Takada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well RunningRabbit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Keith RunningRabbit!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Keith RunningRabbit!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Keith RunningRabbit!
Keith RunningRabbit wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anvil Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Booker T - We Comin' For YOU. Nix has chosen Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Anvil Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Nix's chin.
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24
223 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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215 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anvil Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nix.
Nix avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Nix moves out of range.
Nix takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Nix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nix punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Nix scores with a nice right hand.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nix.
Nix throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nix.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Nix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nix closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Nix pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nix scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nix working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Nix keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nix looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nix smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nix cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nix scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nix lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nix grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Nix in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to bench press Nix off him but Nix keeps the position.
Nix postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nix scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Nix working the ground and pound from side control.
Nix lands an elbow.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nix is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith parries the strikes from Nix easily there. Nix is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Nix scoring with strikes.
Nix scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix misses with the ground and pound.
Nix scoring with punches from side control.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Nix is controlling the position.
Nix lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nix throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nix working the head and body with strikes.
Nix lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nix scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Nix scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nix 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.
Nix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nix.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nix momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Nix.
Nix throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nix slips the punch.
Nix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nix checks it well.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nix's waist but Nix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Nix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nix lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Nix. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Nix throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Nix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nix swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nix misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nix.
Jimmy Nix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Nix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anvil Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nix.
Nix lands a lovely overhand right.
Nix looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Nix moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Jimmy Nix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Nix moves out of range easily.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Nix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nix misses the target.
Nix tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jimmy Nix has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Nix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nix trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nix thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Nix scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Nix cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a body punch but Nix moves out of range.
Nix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a leg kick but Nix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nix.
Nix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Nix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Nix is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nix lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith is rocked!
Nix is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nix works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nix scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smith is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nix can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Averick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Averick has chosen Manny Pacquiao as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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20
212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Averick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averick throws a big shot that misses.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan throws a right and a left that Averick avoids nicely.
Oooooh!!! Rogan has knocked Averick down with a huge combo! Rogan steps away and waves a wobbly Averick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Anthony Averick has been cut.
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!
Rogan rushes Averick with punches - Averick moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Averick goes down! Rogan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rogan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edilson Rubiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubiera has chosen ratamahatta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
280 lbs
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23
285 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edilson Rubiera!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubiera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edward Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones cracks the inside of Rubiera's front leg.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rubiera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rubiera looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Rubiera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rubiera.
Rubiera moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Rubiera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Jones tenderised Rubiera's leg. Rubiera is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubiera.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Rubiera sees coming a mile off.
Rubiera blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Edilson Rubiera has been cut.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rubiera moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Rubiera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubiera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Rubiera's ribs.
Rubiera blocks a head kick by Jones.
Rubiera throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edward Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubiera is out of range.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Rubiera blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Rubiera moves his leg out of the way.
Rubiera moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones digs a good hook to Rubiera's body.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Rubiera avoids it.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubiera doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a leg kick but Rubiera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
A head kick from Jones lands but Rubiera takes it in his stride.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubiera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubiera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubiera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubiera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edilson Rubiera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rubiera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Rubiera blocks the low kick.
Edward Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubiera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubiera can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a high kick!
Whack! Jones lands a heavy head kick that drops Rubiera. The ref tackles Jones to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rubiera was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Edward Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivaldi comes to the cage accompanied by Joker's Wild. Takaki has chosen Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits as his entrance music. Takehiko Takaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
178 lbs
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177 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Rivaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Takaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldi throws a lazy right hand but Takaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivaldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivaldi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rivaldi throws a shot from downtown. Takaki moves away and avoids it.
Takaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivaldi throws a shot from downtown. Takaki moves away and avoids it.
Takaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivaldi.
Takaki staying out of range there.
Rivaldi walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi throws a low kick, looking for Takaki's leg but Takaki calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Takaki.
A big right from Rivaldi misses.
Rivaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Rivaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivaldi misses with a body shot.
Rivaldi checks a low kick from Takaki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takaki.
Rivaldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Takaki.
Takaki misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi avoids the head kick by Takaki.
Takaki throws a lazy right hand but Rivaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick which misses Takaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Takaki tries to avoid it.
Rivaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaki shoots in and drives through. Rivaldi sprawls well.
Takaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivaldi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi misses with an uppercut
enabling Takaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivaldi misses with a straight left.
Takaki defending well as Rivaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Rivaldi misses with a leg kick
and Takaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivaldi drives through and clinches with Takaki against the cage.
Rivaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Takaki controls the action.
Rivaldi taking a breather.
Takaki lands a right hand.
Rivaldi prevents a body shot from Takaki.
Rivaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaki lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takaki prevents a body shot from Rivaldi.
Takaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Takaki.
Rivaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takaki blocks a body shot from Rivaldi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldi.
Takaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivaldi's elbow.
Rivaldi tries to stall but Takaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivaldi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Rivaldi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rivaldi is looking to clinch but Takaki is avoiding it.
Takaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rivaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaki manages to avoid it.
That kick from Takaki tenderised Rivaldi's leg. Rivaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takaki shoots for a takedown but Rivaldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takaki, right into the meat.
Takaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Rivaldi wants to clinch up but Takaki keeps it at a distance.
Takaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaki manages to avoid it.
Takaki connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Rivaldi finds it's target.
A jab from Rivaldi misses.
Rivaldi tries to clinch but Takaki moves out of range.
Dominick Rivaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaki takes a swing at Rivaldi's ribcage but misses.
Rivaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Takaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivaldi. Takaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takaki.
Rivaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivaldi wants to slow Takaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Dominick Rivaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivaldi takes a swing at Takaki's ribcage but misses.
Takaki scores with a body shot.
Rivaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takaki clinches with his opponent.
Takaki breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki looks to land a combination. Rivaldi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rivaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Takaki closes the distance and clinches.
Rivaldi tries a body shot but Takaki blocks it.
Takaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rivaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Takaki backwards.
Takaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivaldi avoids it.
Rivaldi looking to stall.
Rivaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Takaki misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki working aggressively here.
Takaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
Rivaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominick Rivaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaki scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rivaldi takes an elbow to the temple.
Rivaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Takaki.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Takaki controls his hands.
Takaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Takaki is looking to land body kicks.
Rivaldi throws a series of punches but Takaki avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takehiko Takaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivaldi.
Takaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Takaki motions for Rivaldi to come forward. Takaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivaldi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick
and Takaki counters with a left to the body.
Takaki throws a leg kick but Rivaldi checks it.
Rivaldi misses with a body kick.
Rivaldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivaldi takes a swing at Takaki's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rivaldi.
Takaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivaldi.
Takaki moves into range and clinches up with Rivaldi.
Rivaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takaki misses with the head strike.
Takaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takaki.
Takaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takaki can't find room to land a body shot as Rivaldi controls the action.
Takaki misses with the head strike.
Rivaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takaki's elbow.
Rivaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Takaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivaldi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takaki throws a head punch that misses.
Takaki has had enough of the clinch but Rivaldi keeps him there for the moment.
Takaki tries for a takedown but Rivaldi manages to get underhooks.
Dominick Rivaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takehiko Takaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivaldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivaldi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaki has picked Rivaldi up - he's going for a ride! Takaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Takaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivaldi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivaldi controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki prevents Rivaldi from improving his position.
Takaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivaldi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivaldi tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Takehiko Takaki.
Takaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Takaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takaki checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivaldi cracks Takaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Rivaldi misses.
Takaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivaldi, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rivaldi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takaki.
Rivaldi tries to stall but Takaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takaki throws a leg kick which misses Rivaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivaldi tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivaldi tries to work over Takaki's front leg with a kick but Takaki checks it.
Rivaldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Takaki counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takehiko Takaki.
I think Takaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Takehiko Takaki!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dominick Rivaldi!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Dominick Rivaldi!
Dominick Rivaldi wins by split decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada's entrance music is Farewell of Slavyanka. A fine choice. Blokada Leningrada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
156 lbs
23 - 7 - 0 |
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163 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
enabling Leningrada to counter with a crisp jab.
Leningrada swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Leningrada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Leningrada. That snapped Smith's head back.
Leningrada avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leningrada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Leningrada.
Leningrada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leningrada throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cory Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leningrada counters with a left to the body.
Leningrada misses the shot to the body.
Leningrada throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Leningrada misses with a kick to the body.
Smith feints a jab promting Leningrada to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leningrada slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leningrada has time to react.
Leningrada throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Leningrada. Those never looked like landing.
Leningrada checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leningrada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leningrada looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith moves out of range as Leningrada strikes.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blokada Leningrada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leningrada to the mat! Leningrada manages to get full guard.
Smith prevents Leningrada from getting back to his feet.
Leningrada trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stops Leningrada from standing up.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Leningrada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leningrada manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Leningrada's guard.
Leningrada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Leningrada wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Leningrada is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leningrada is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leningrada wants to escape the position.
Smith trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cory Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leningrada under the eye.
Leningrada avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leningrada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good shot there by Leningrada.
Leningrada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a body punch but Leningrada moves out of range.
A big left from Smith misses.
Leningrada misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith sizes up Leningrada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leningrada's calf.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leningrada.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Leningrada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leningrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a hook. Leningrada ducked under it nicely.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Leningrada shows good takedown defense.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Leningrada digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries a body shot but Leningrada blocks it.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Leningrada.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Leningrada.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Leningrada controls the action.
Leningrada tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leningrada tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Leningrada back against the cage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Leningrada controls his hands.
Leningrada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cory Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leningrada - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Leningrada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Leningrada.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leningrada misses with a body shot.
Smith looks for the body kick but Leningrada saw that one coming.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Leningrada counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Leningrada connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Leningrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Leningrada fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leningrada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leningrada.
A good leg kick by Leningrada.
Leningrada looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leningrada circles away.
Leningrada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Leningrada.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leningrada sprawls well. Leningrada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Smith.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leningrada, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to bum rush Leningrada with a series of wild strikes but Leningrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Leningrada's head but Leningrada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a combination
and Leningrada counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith stuns Leningrada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leningrada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Leningrada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Leningrada is having none of it.
Leningrada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Leningrada lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Leningrada moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Leningrada connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Leningrada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Leningrada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Leningrada. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Smith.
A jab lands there for Leningrada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leningrada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Leningrada thows a body shot but no joy.
Leningrada throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Leningrada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leningrada throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a right hand
letting Leningrada counter with a right hand.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leningrada manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Leningrada counters with a nice leg kick.
Leningrada misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Leningrada misses the shot to the body.
Smith jabs Leningrada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leningrada is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Leningrada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leningrada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Leningrada as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Leningrada counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith takes a swing at Leningrada's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to clinch up but Leningrada circles away and keeps his distance.
Leningrada defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leningrada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leningrada misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Leningrada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leningrada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Leningrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leningrada throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Leningrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith moves forwards but Leningrada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith tries to work over Leningrada's front leg with a kick but Leningrada checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada thows a body shot but no joy.
Leningrada takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leningrada tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leningrada to the ground. Leningrada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leningrada moves out of range of the strikes.
Leningrada moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Leningrada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leningrada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leningrada thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Leningrada pushes him off.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Leningrada counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leningrada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leningrada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leningrada scores with a body shot.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leningrada looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Leningrada lands with a cross.
Leningrada throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Leningrada scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Leningrada throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Leningrada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a hook but Leningrada blocks it.
Leningrada swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Leningrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.
Leningrada throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but Leningrada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blokada Leningrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Smith.
Leningrada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith avoids the body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith clobbers Leningrada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to bum rush Leningrada with a series of wild strikes but Leningrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Leningrada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith avoids the body shot from Leningrada.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leningrada misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Leningrada's guard now.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Leningrada.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada had his way with Cory Smith in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Leningrada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Leningrada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leningrada connects with a body shot.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Leningrada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith cracks Leningrada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leningrada manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Leningrada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Leningrada moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Leningrada just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leningrada.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Leningrada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looks to land a combination but Leningrada avoids it well.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Leningrada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leningrada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leningrada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leningrada moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leningrada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Leningrada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leningrada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leningrada jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith walks straight into a right hand from Leningrada - that's dropped him! Leningrada jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Smith from any more punishment! Smith complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blokada Leningrada!
Blokada Leningrada retains his lightweight title!
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