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Charlie Wang's FC 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blow counters with a head kick.
Melendez wants to clinch.
Blow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melendez moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Melendez as Blow tries to tie him up.
Blow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Melendez tries to break free but Blow pushes him back against the cage.
Blow stalls.
Melendez drags the fight down to the ground.
Blow works over Melendez with some ground and pound from guard.
Blow throws a big right hand that misses.
Blow tries to stand but Melendez is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow wants to stand and escape but instead Melendez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Blow throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Melendez dives into side control.
Blow wants to get back to his feet.
Melendez is putting a hurting on Blow here, landing some big shots from side control.
Melendez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez cracks Blow with a big right hand but Blow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blow defending against the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blow sneaks out the side door and pushes Melendez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Blow moves in looking to clinch but Melendez pushes him off.
Blow wants to clinch.
Blow avoids the body shot from Melendez.
Melendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melendez.
Blow tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.
Melendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Melendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blow takes the fight into the clinch.
Melendez manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Blow.
Blow tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
Blow tries for a takedown but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blow shoots in and bounces Melendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blow wants to stand but Melendez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Melendez, up you get!
Blow throws a head kick that misses.
Melendez shoots in but Blow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow shoots in for a takedown but Melendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melendez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Blow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melendez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Melendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Blow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Melendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
Melendez can't break the clinch.
Blow jumps guard.
Melendez trying to control but Blow is working from the bottom.
Melendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melendez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blow is proving hard to escape from.
Melendez stands and steps away. Blow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Melendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Melendez slips a jab and a cross from Blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melendez avoids it.
Melendez is trying to push Blow away but Blow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blow tries to pull guard but Melendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Blow drops back down to his feet.
Melendez is trying to break the clinch but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
Blow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blow tries to clinch
and Melendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blow looks for the body kick but Melendez saw that one coming.
A combination from Melendez does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blow tries a head kick but it misses.
Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blow tries to clinch up
and Melendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blow scores with a head kick.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Melendez as he jumps to the side.
Melendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.
Melendez shoots for a takedown but Blow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow gets caught napping as Melendez dives in and scores a takedown. Blow manages to retain guard.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Melendez stops Blow from standing up.
Blow keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blow trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
Blow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Blow is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rod Melendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Melendez jabs Blow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melendez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blow fails with a takedown attempt.
Melendez blocks the body kick.
Melendez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blow just misses with a punch to the body.
Blow shoots in but Melendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blow is looking to clinch.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez lands with a nice combination. Blow backs away looking to recover.
Melendez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blow.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rod Melendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Blow with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blow, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blow throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blow wants to stand but Melendez is controlling the position.
Melendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Melendez postures up in Blow's guard and throws a big left but Blow blocks it.
Melendez gets to his feet - Blow follows without any prompting.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melendez sprawls well. Melendez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blow gets slowly back to his feet.
Melendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blow tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Blow tenderised Melendez's leg. Melendez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blow throws a head kick that misses.
Blow gets tackled into the cage by Melendez. Melendez maintains the clinch.
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Blow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melendez is looking to slow Blow down with leg kicks.
Melendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blow keeps the fight on the outside.
Blow tries a head kick but it misses.
Blow is looking to clinch but Melendez is avoiding it.
Blow misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blow wants to clinch.
Melendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blow has managed to clinch.
Melendez is trying to push Blow away but Blow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melendez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melendez.
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.
Blow tries to clinch
and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Melendez moves nicely into side control.
Melendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Melendez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melendez 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Melendez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rod Melendez thanked Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dale Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Peters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peters gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Peters up, before dumping him to the ground. Peters manages to land in guard.
Peters keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson cracks Peters with a solid left hand.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peters's head.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peters walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crunch! Peters slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peters avoids it really well and circles away.
Dale Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Peters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Peters is looking to clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peters.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peters gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson prevents Peters from getting back to his feet.
Peters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
A head kick from Peters lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Peters tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peters napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peters is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peters has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Peters.
Peters decides to stand back up. Peters steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Peters tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Peters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson clinches up with Peters and pushes him back against the cage.
Peters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Peters gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Peters delivers a nice body kick.
Peters tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson rushes Peters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Peters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Peters with that takedown attempt.
Peters feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Peters moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
No luck for Peters with that takedown attempt.
Peters shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Peters won't be happy with that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peters down.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Peters lands an elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Peters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Peters manages to get underhooks.
Peters is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peters has his back to the cage.
Peters throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Peters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peters scores with a kick to the body.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Peters's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Peters has wrist control.
Peters has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
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!
Peters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters wants to clinch.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peters wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peters leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dale Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense.
Dale Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peters off to one side.
Peters tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Peters keeps it at a distance.
Peters lands with a good body shot.
Peters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Peters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to control but Peters is having none of it.
Peters with a couple of short strikes.
Peters lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peters lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peters working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Peters lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peters with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peters landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Peters looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Johnson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Peters off and cradles Johnson's limp body as Peters celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dale Peters!
A less than humble Dale Peters misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Wesker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes to the cage accompanied by The Fire by The Roots. Steve Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Wesker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Wesker down.
Wesker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simpson was covering up waiting for the punch and Wesker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wesker preventing the sweep.
Wesker passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
It looks like Wesker is going to stand back up.
Simpson won't allow Wesker to pass to mount.
Simpson trying to hold on to Wesker's head to control him but Wesker postures up.
Wesker is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Wesker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wesker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesker wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson moves into full guard.
Wesker wants to stand but Simpson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wesker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wesker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Albert Wesker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wesker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wesker misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and Wesker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker has hold of one of Simpson's legs. Simpson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wesker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wesker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wesker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simpson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wesker's guard.
Wesker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wesker managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wesker keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Albert Wesker.
A combination from Wesker does no damage.
Wesker has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesker throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Steve Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Wesker.
Wesker shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Wesker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Wesker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Wesker circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simpson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Simpson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wesker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wesker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simpson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simpson is trying to control Wesker's posture but Wesker avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesker is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wesker working the ground and pound.
Wesker tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Wesker taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.
Wesker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simpson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simpson is looking to regain half guard here but Wesker keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Wesker feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Wesker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wesker wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Wesker wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position.
Wesker trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wesker looking to pass the guard.
Wesker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wesker tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson has control of Wesker's left arm, preventing Wesker from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wesker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Wesker 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!
Wesker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wesker.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steve Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simpson is looking to improve his position.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wesker is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wesker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wesker controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wesker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simpson.
Steve Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Albert Wesker.
Wesker avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Wesker counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Wesker to acknowledge the strikes.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesker looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wesker controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson can't escape the position.
Wesker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Simpson is on top in guard.
Simpson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Simpson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wesker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simpson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wesker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Wesker is keeping the position.
Wesker keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simpson has gone for a leg lock! Wesker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simpson's guard.
Wesker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Albert Wesker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Wesker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wesker 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Wesker!
Albert Wesker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Evens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peko Talalelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evens comes to the cage accompanied by ac dc-Back in Black. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Evens!
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, Peko Talalelei!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talalelei closes the distance and clinches.
Evens trying to control the position but instead, Talalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evens into the cage.
The referee calls for Talalelei to work.
Evens trying to stall but Talalelei improves his position.
Talalelei blocks a body shot from Evens.
Talalelei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talalelei prevents a body shot from Evens.
Evens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evens looking to slow down the pace here.
Talalelei blocks a body shot from Evens.
A bit of stalling here from Talalelei.
Evens tries to throw a body punch but Talalelei avoids it by throwing Evens back against the cage.
Evens is looking to control Talalelei's arms but Talalelei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evens has his back to the cage.
Talalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Evens controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Talalelei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Evens.
Talalelei stalls.
Talalelei blocks a body shot from Evens.
Talalelei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evens misses with a punch to the body.
Talalelei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Talalelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evens backwards.
Talalelei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Talalelei gets through Evens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talalelei lands an uppercut.
Evens misses with a punch to the body.
Evens tries to throw a body punch but Talalelei avoids it by throwing Evens back against the cage.
Talalelei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Talalelei has Evens pressed against the cage.
Evens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talalelei.
Evens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Talalelei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talalelei leaning against his opponent.
Talalelei tries to work over Evens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Evens lands with a light punch inside.
Talalelei tries to throw a body punch but Evens avoids it by throwing Talalelei back against the cage.
Talalelei lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Talalelei as the two fighters clinch.
Talalelei avoiding damage as Evens throws knees to the body.
Evens trying to control the position but instead, Talalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evens into the cage.
Talalelei blocks a body shot from Evens.
Talalelei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evens.
Talalelei gets through Evens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talalelei is leaning against Evens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evens slowing the pace effectively.
Talalelei stalls.
Evens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talalelei cracks Evens with a nice body shot.
Talalelei works on Evens's body with a couple of short punches.
Evens is breathing heavily.
A short right from Talalelei.
Talalelei is leaning against Evens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Talalelei lands with a short shot to the head.
Evens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talalelei's elbow.
Talalelei is leaning against Evens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Talalelei slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Talalelei.
Talalelei lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Talalelei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Talalelei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talalelei pushes Evens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evens can't find room to land a body shot as Talalelei controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Talalelei.
Evens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talalelei avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Talalelei.
A hook to the body from Talalelei.
Talalelei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Talalelei lands with a short shot to the head.
Talalelei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evens misses with a body punch.
Talalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Talalelei effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Talalelei.
Talalelei gets through Evens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talalelei lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peko Talalelei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Talalelei rushes Evens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talalelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talalelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Evens controls his hands.
Evens struggles to land a body shot inside as Talalelei controls his hands.
Talalelei avoiding damage as Evens throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Talalelei.
Talalelei stalling.
Evens misses with a body punch.
Evens is looking to control Talalelei's arms but Talalelei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evens has his back to the cage.
Talalelei blocks a body shot from Evens.
Evens looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Talalelei.
Talalelei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evens tries to land knees in the clinch but Talalelei avoids the damage to the body.
Talalelei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evens struggles to land a body shot inside as Talalelei controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talalelei lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Talalelei.
Talalelei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Talalelei lands a shoulder strike.
Talalelei blocks a body shot from Evens.
Evens struggles to land a body shot inside as Talalelei controls his hands.
Evens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Talalelei avoids it.
Evens tries to work over Talalelei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evens can't find room to land a body shot as Talalelei controls the action.
Evens is looking to control Talalelei's arms but Talalelei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evens has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Talalelei.
Talalelei stalling.
Nice body punch from Talalelei.
Talalelei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Talalelei is stalling here.
Evens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talalelei takes a knee to the side of the body.
Talalelei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Evens misses with a punch to the body.
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!
A short right from Talalelei.
A short left from Talalelei.
Talalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Talalelei pushes Evens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talalelei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Talalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Talalelei.
Talalelei pushes Evens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evens lands a shot to the body.
Evens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talalelei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evens can't find room to land a body shot as Talalelei controls the action.
Talalelei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talalelei digs a right hand into Evens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evens's gas tank.
Talalelei lands a nice shot to the body.
Evens misses with a punch to the body.
Talalelei lands with a short shot to the head.
Talalelei stalling against the cage.
Talalelei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Talalelei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Talalelei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Talalelei avoiding damage.
Talalelei presses Evens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Talalelei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talalelei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Evens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talalelei's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talalelei is leaning against Evens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Talalelei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Talalelei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evenss head.
Evens works on Talalelei's body with a couple of short punches.
Talalelei is working Evens over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Talalelei.
Peko Talalelei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Talalelei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talalelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Talalelei.
Talalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Talalelei leaning against his opponent.
Talalelei lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Talalelei lands an uppercut.
Talalelei is working Evens over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talalelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talalelei scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peko Talalelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Talalelei does no damage.
Josh Evens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talalelei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Talalelei closes the distance and pushes Evens back into the cage.
Talalelei prevents a body shot from Evens.
Evens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talalelei cracks Evens with a nice body shot.
Talalelei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Evens or not.
Talalelei scores with a shot to the side of Evens's head.
Talalelei works on Evens's body with a couple of short punches.
Talalelei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Talalelei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talalelei lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Talalelei.
A right handed body shot lands from Talalelei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evens letting Talalelei take a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talalelei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Talalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Talalelei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Talalelei as the two fighters clinch.
Talalelei avoiding damage as Evens throws knees to the body.
Talalelei works on Evens's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talalelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talalelei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Talalelei scores with a shot to the side of Evens's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Talalelei lands a body shot.
Evens takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talalelei digs a right hand into Evens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evens's gas tank.
Talalelei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Evens backwards.
Talalelei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Josh Evens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talalelei lands a shot to the body.
Talalelei has Evens pressed against the cage.
Talalelei lands a right hand.
Talalelei presses Evens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Talalelei scores with a shot to the side of Evens's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Talalelei.
Talalelei lands a hook that snaps the head of Evens backwards.
Talalelei slowing the pace effectively.
Talalelei blocks a body shot from Evens.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Talalelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evens backwards.
Evens taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Talalelei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Talalelei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evens.
Talalelei lands with a left to the head.
Talalelei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Talalelei stalling against the cage.
Talalelei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peko Talalelei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Talalelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evens backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Evens can't find room to land a body shot as Talalelei controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Talalelei.
Evens wants to stall.
Talalelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evens backwards.
Talalelei lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evens trying to control the position but instead, Talalelei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evens into the cage.
Talalelei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Talalelei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Talalelei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Talalelei.
Talalelei prevents a body shot from Evens.
Evens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talalelei has Evens pressed against the cage.
Evens tries a body shot but Talalelei blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evens can't find room to land a body shot as Talalelei controls the action.
Evens takes a shot to the head.
Talalelei cracks Evens with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peko Talalelei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talalelei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peko Talalelei!
Peko Talalelei gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Momoa Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sadeness, Part 1 by Enigma. Fuse is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skrillex / Reptile. Momoa Drogo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Momoa Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Short Fuse!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Momoa Drogo has been cut.
Drogo misses with a double jab
and Fuse counters with a low kick, right behind Drogo 's knee.
Fuse stuffs the takedown.
Drogo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Fuse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Fuse.
Fuse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drogo's head backwards.
Drogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drogo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoa Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drogo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fuse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fuse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo passes Fuse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Drogo trying to pass the guard but Fuse defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuse tries to get to full guard but Drogo has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drogo thows a huge punch but Fuse dodges it nicely.
Fuse is defending against the submission attempts here by Drogo.
Drogo trying to control from half guard but Fuse is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo thows a huge punch but Fuse dodges it nicely.
Drogo thows a huge punch but Fuse dodges it nicely.
Drogo trying to work for an americana but Fuse has managed to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuse keeping full guard, as Drogo tries to pass.
Drogo trying to control but Fuse is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drogo drops back looking for a leg! Fuse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuse manages to kick Drogo off! Drogo jumps back into Fuse's guard.
Drogo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuse is on top in guard.
Fuse preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo striking off his back but it's not causing Fuse any problems.
Drogo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuse is one step ahead there.
Drogo looking for a guillotine here but Fuse defends easily.
Drogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Short Fuse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Momoa Drogo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fuse tries to clinch but Drogo moves out of range.
Drogo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Short Fuse has been cut.
Fuse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogo.
Fuse avoids the body shot from Drogo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fuse.
Momoa Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogo throws a series of punches but Fuse avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drogo.
Drogo throws a right hand that Fuse ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuse also avoids with ease.
Drogo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuse swivels and escapes.
Drogo throws a sloppy head kick and Fuse moves out of range easily.
Fuse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drogo there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drogo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoa Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Fuse.
Nice takedown defense from Fuse. No joy for Drogo on that attempt.
Fuse forces Drogo back against the cage and clinches.
Drogo is trying to drag Fuse to the mat but Fuse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drogo prevents a body shot from Fuse.
Fuse just leaning against Drogo, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo has Fuse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fuse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuse misses with a body punch.
Fuse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Momoa Drogo's cut is getting worse.
Fuse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fuse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse tries to stall but Drogo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fuse is pushing Drogo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Short Fuse.
Drogo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuse counters with a one-two to the body.
Fuse jabs at Drogo's body.
Fuse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuse throws a good cross that connects.
Drogo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. Fuse does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Fuse moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Fuse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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234 lbs
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289 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Davis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis scores with a takedown into Nogueira's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nogueira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nogueira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis distracts Nogueira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nogueira kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nogueira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nogueira working for submissions but it's allowed Davis to get to half guard.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davis looks to land a strike but Nogueira avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard.
Davis has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nogueira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Davis has tightened it up now! Nogueira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Davis!
Jason Davis looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd like to give a shout out to all the dudes who dont know I banged there girl'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Daw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blacklands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacklands has chosen The Wicker Man, by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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218 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Daw!
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, Ritchie Blacklands!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacklands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blacklands somewhat.
Daw pushes Blacklands up against the cage in a clinch.
Daw lands an elbow inside that Blacklands shrugs off.
Daw is pressed up against the cage. Blacklands has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daw down to the mat. Daw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blacklands misses with a takedown attempt - Daw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Daw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blacklands.
Daw tries to clinch there but Blacklands circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Daw. No joy for Blacklands on that attempt.
Blacklands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daw avoids it really well and circles away.
Blacklands shoots in looking for a takedown. Daw tries to sprawl out of it but Blacklands keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacklands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daw is looking to clinch but Blacklands is avoiding it.
Daw tries to clinch but Blacklands is having none of it.
Steve Daw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blacklands fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blacklands shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daw but Daw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blacklands shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daw gets a clinch.
Daw lands an elbow inside.
Daw lands an elbow that stopped Blacklands in his tracks for a moment.
Daw scores with a knee to the head.
Daw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daw landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ritchie Blacklands has been cut.
Blacklands looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blacklands goes for a takedown attempt but Daw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daw has managed to clinch.
Daw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daw lands a nice elbow.
Daw landing knees to the head.
Daw landing knees to the head.
Daw lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daw stalling the fight.
Daw landing knees to the body.
Daw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daw lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Daw.
Daw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daw working Blacklands over with knees to the body.
Daw lands a knee to the head.
Daw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blacklands in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blacklands in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blacklands takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blacklands.
Daw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daw lands an elbow just above Blacklands 's eye.
Blacklands goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daw prevents it.
A knee to the head by Daw.
Blacklands is rocked!
Daw crunches a lovely knee into Blacklands's ribcage.
Daw landing knees to the head.
Blacklands is still on wobbly legs! Can Daw finish him?
Daw landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daw lands a good knee to the midsection. Blacklands won't want to take too many of those.
Daw connects with a knee to the head.
Daw with a knee to the head.
Daw has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Blacklands - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Daw, and another! Blacklands is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Steve Daw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcom McWeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
300 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcom McWeeny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lam!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lam is trying to push McWeeny away but McWeeny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lam manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McWeeny sneaks out the side door and pushes Lam away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McWeeny scoring well with a low kick there.
Lam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McWeeny as he jumps to the side.
Lam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McWeeny as he jumps to the side.
McWeeny lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWeeny thumps Lam with a low kick.
Lam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lam looks gassed!
McWeeny scores with a head kick.
It looks like John Lam has been cut.
Lam clinches up with McWeeny and pushes him back against the cage.
McWeeny tries to work over Lam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWeeny stalling the fight.
McWeeny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam blocks an uppercut.
McWeeny stops a takedown attempt from Lam.
Malcom McWeeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lam.
McWeeny lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from McWeeny.
McWeeny pushes Lam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McWeeny is working Lam over against the cage.
McWeeny lands with a light punch inside.
McWeeny stalling.
Lam tries to circle away but McWeeny has him pinned against the cage.
McWeeny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lam working hard to break the clinch.
Lam blocks a body shot from McWeeny.
McWeeny lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lam tries to break free but McWeeny pushes him back against the cage.
McWeeny lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McWeeny.
McWeeny lands a hook that snaps the head of Lam backwards.
McWeeny lands a shoulder strike.
McWeeny lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McWeeny struggles to land a body shot inside as Lam controls his hands.
McWeeny pushes Lam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McWeeny lands a hook that snaps the head of Lam backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McWeeny.
McWeeny digs a right hand into Lam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lam's gas tank.
McWeeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lam's elbow.
A shot in the inside from McWeeny.
That has opened up John Lam's cut even more.
McWeeny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lam.
McWeeny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lam or not.
The referee calls for McWeeny to work.
A right handed body shot lands from McWeeny.
A short left from McWeeny.
Lam tries to break the clinch but McWeeny is controlling the position.
McWeeny drops Lam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lam is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lam is rocked!
McWeeny stalling in the clinch.
Lam is still on wobbly legs! Can McWeeny finish him?
Lam tries to break free but McWeeny pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from McWeeny.
Lam seems to have recovered his senses.
Lam is trying to break the clinch but McWeeny is controlling him.
McWeeny lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from McWeeny.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McWeeny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McWeeny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McWeeny scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from McWeeny.
McWeeny scores with a hook to the body.
McWeeny scores with a hook to the body.
McWeeny lands a hook that snaps the head of Lam backwards.
The cut above John Lam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McWeeny lands with a left to the head.
McWeeny lands a left hand.
A short right from McWeeny.
McWeeny drops Lam onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lam is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McWeeny lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lam to his knees! McWeeny keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcom McWeeny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronic Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chronic Kronic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronic Kronic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelani slips a straight right by Kronic.
Jelani misses with a leg kick
and Kronic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jelani's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jelani trying to control the position.
Kronic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jelani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kronic.
Kronic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kronic throws a strike but Jelani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kronic kicks Jelani off and gets to his feet.
Kronic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kronic.
Nice takedown defense from Jelani. No joy for Kronic on that attempt.
Kronic lands with a cross.
No joy there for Jelani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kronic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kronic is trying to control the action in half guard but Jelani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kronic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kronic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kronic with the ground and pound but Jelani uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kronic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kronic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jelani is keeping the position for now.
Kronic throwing strikes from guard but Jelani blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jelani manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
Jelani stops Kronic from standing up.
Kronic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jelani has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic lands with a shot to the body.
Jelani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kronic sizes up Jelani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Jelani misses with the combination.
Kronic lands with a cross.
Kronic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jelani as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chronic Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kronic!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronic misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronic lands with a right hand.
Kronic scores with a body shot.
Kronic misses with a low kick.
Jelani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Chronic Kronic has been cut.
Kronic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kronic.
Kronic working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jelani, who protects the arm well.
Kronic working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chronic Kronic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Kronic misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jelani enables Kronic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jelani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kronic lands a couple of elbows.
Kronic passes into half guard.
Kronic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kronic thows a huge punch but Jelani dodges it nicely.
Chronic Kronic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kronic works his way into side control.
Jelani takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kronic 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelani is looking for a sweep.
Kronic throws an elbow but Jelani slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jelani sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kronic lands a few punches from side control.
That has opened up Jabari Jelani's cut even more.
Jelani on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jabari Jelani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chronic Kronic!
Chronic Kronic is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Tucker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Travis Hunter's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Tucker.
Tucker thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tucker misses the target.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker misses with a double jab
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunter is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunter has Tucker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hunter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tucker tumbling to the mat - Hunter dives into Tucker's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hunter slips nicely into half guard.
Hunter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hunter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tucker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tucker shrugs it off.
Hunter looking to control but Tucker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tucker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hunter prevents Tucker from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
Tucker tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunter pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
Tucker moves into full guard.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter throws and elbow that misses. Tucker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunter's guard. Nice move by Tucker!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker wants to stand but Hunter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hunter is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tucker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hunter's body to avoid the submission. Hunter has instead reached around Tucker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hunter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Hunter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Travis Hunter waved his t-shirt featuring Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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