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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez stalks Sanders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanders's face. Sanders staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez slips under a jab.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Melendez wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Melendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanders slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Sanders takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanders lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders drops an elbow to the side of Melendez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanders takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanders drops an elbow to the side of Melendez's head.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanders frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Melendez taking shots to the head.
Melendez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sanders! Melendez is hurt baaadly! Sanders is firing away with more strikes - Melendez is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Sanders!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen has chosen John Frusciante - Murderers as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nielsen is able to avoid easily.
Nielsen checks a leg kick.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
A leg kick checked by Nielsen.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and Nielsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Rock has Nielsen pressed against the cage, preventing Nielsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Nielsen avoids it.
Rock tries to clinch up
letting Nielsen counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nielsen is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Nielsen circles away.
Nielsen scores with a nice head shot.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nielsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rock wants to clinch.
Rock misses with a double jab
and Nielsen counters with a straight right hand.
Rock wants to clinch
and Nielsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nielsen is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rock missing with knees to the body.
Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nielsen is able to avoid easily.
Rock closes the distance but Nielsen moves to the side
and Nielsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock moves to clinch but Nielsen breaks away
and Nielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock tries to clinch up but Nielsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock wants to clinch up but Nielsen keeps it at a distance.
Rock slips under a jab.
Nielsen throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Nielsen pushes him off.
Nielsen throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Rock 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.
Nielsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock looks to land a combination but Nielsen avoids it well.
Nielsen ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
Rock clinches.
Nielsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen avoids the elbow strike from Rock, against the cage.
Nielsen avoiding damage as Rock throws knees to the body.
Nielsen working hard to break the clinch.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nielsen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Rock looking to throw knees to the head but Nielsen is blocking nicely.
Rock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nielsen is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen blocks an elbow strike.
Rock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nielsen is trying to push Rock away but Rock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nielsen can't break the clinch.
Nielsen tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Nielsen managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock has Nielsen pressed against the cage, preventing Nielsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nielsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielsen.
Nielsen working hard to break the clinch.
Rock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nielsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock drives through and clinches with Nielsen against the cage.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen blocking some punches.
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Nielsen counters with a straight right hand.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock throws a head kick but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Rock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rock moves to clinch but Nielsen breaks away
and Nielsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nielsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tommy Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Nielsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nielsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nielsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nielsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to break free but Rock has control.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Nielsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nielsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nielsen managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock trying to land knees to the body.
Nielsen is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
Nielsen is trying to break the clinch but Rock is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock scores with a shoulder strike.
Nielsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nielsen managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nielsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tommy Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rock finish him?
Rock dips a shoulder and cracks Nielsen with a mighty uppercut! Nielsen falls back against the cage and Rock unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nielsen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rock screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Rock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommy Rock made sure he mentioned Cobra Pharmaceuticals (159++ Stamina), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maguire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LMFAO- Sexy and I Know it. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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216 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Coulton Maguire!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bauer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bauer gets tackled into the cage by Maguire. Maguire maintains the clinch.
Maguire stalling against the cage.
Maguire missing with knees to the body.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Maguire keeps control of Bauer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Maguire.
Bauer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maguire trying to stall but Bauer improves his position.
Bauer dodges an elbow strike from Maguire.
A short right from Maguire.
It looks like Chuck Bauer has been cut.
Maguire scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire scores a nice knee to the body.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maguire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maguire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maguire effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maguire throws an elbow but misses.
Bauer blocks a body shot from Maguire.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maguire throws a head punch that misses.
Bauer blocking some punches.
Maguire is pushing Bauer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maguire lands an elbow inside that Bauer shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire working Bauer over with knees to the body.
Maguire pushes Bauer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Maguire.
Maguire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Maguire.
Bauer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maguire has him pressed against the cage.
Maguire lands an elbow inside.
Maguire lands a damaging elbow.
Chuck Bauer's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maguire throws an elbow but misses.
Maguire throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maguire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maguire.
Chuck Bauer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maguire has Bauer pressed against the cage, preventing Bauer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maguire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bauer controls his hands.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maguire has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Maguire has him pressed against the cage.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maguire misses with a punch on the inside.
Maguire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maguire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bauer blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands an elbow inside that Bauer shrugs off.
Bauer blocks an elbow strike.
Maguire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bauer.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maguire prevents Bauer from breaking the clinch.
Maguire throws a head punch that misses.
Bauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bauer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maguire looking to throw knees to the head but Bauer is blocking nicely.
Bauer is trying to push Maguire away but Maguire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coulton Maguire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Bauer's cut.
That's time! Bauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maguire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maguire slips a jab and a cross from Bauer.
Bauer misses with a two punch combination.
Bauer throws an off balance right hand
and Maguire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maguire.
Maguire tries a body shot but Bauer blocks it.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Bauer controls the action.
Maguire pushes off an throws an elbow but Bauer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bauer.
Bauer can't break the clinch.
Bauer avoids the elbow strike from Maguire, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire throws a punch but it's blocked by Bauer.
Maguire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maguire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maguire throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bauer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maguire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coulton Maguire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bauer's defenses.
Maguire lands with a left to the head.
Jeez, Chuck Bauer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bauer blocks an elbow strike from Maguire.
Maguire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maguire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maguire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maguire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Bauer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Coulton Maguire!
Our winner, Coulton Maguire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Hicks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jabari Jelani's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jelani obliges.
Jelani tries to circle away but Hicks has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hicks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelani is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jelani avoid being mounted?
Hicks looks to land a strike but Jelani avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jelani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jelani looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks trying to control but Jelani is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hicks tries to clinch but Jelani moves out of range.
Hicks avoids a kick to the body.
Hicks tries to clinch but Jelani is having none of it.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelani throws a low kick but Hicks avoids it.
Jelani looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Nice cross by Hicks.
Hicks has a takedown stuffed.
Hicks takes a swing at Jelani's ribcage but misses.
Jelani misses with the combination.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
Jabari Jelani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jelani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Jelani misses.
Hicks wants to clinch up but Jelani keeps it at a distance.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jelani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jelani scores with a one two! Hicks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Dante Hicks has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jelani moves away.
Jelani keeps Hicks at a distance using the push kick.
Hicks cracks Jelani with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hicks throws a head kick but Jelani moves out of range.
Hicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jelani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hicks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jelani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hicks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jelani tries to land a front kick but Hicks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabari Jelani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Hicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hicks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hicks throws some wild stikes that Jelani manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jelani holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hicks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hicks unloads with some shots from mount but Jelani bucks and avoids them well.
Jelani tries to lock up and control but Hicks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hicks throwing strikes here but Jelani is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hicks avoids the attempt from Jelani to control.
Hicks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hicks punching from mount but Jelani doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jelani is looking to get to half guard.
Hicks with shots to the head and body - Jelani looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throwing strikes but Jelani bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jelani passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jelani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Jelani is very close to passing his half guard.
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jelani passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks manages to get to full guard.
Hicks is striking from the bottom but Jelani uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Hicks dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jelani as he jumps to the side.
Jelani is looking to score with low kicks.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Jelani.
Jabari Jelani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jelani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Jelani circles away.
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jelani was covering up waiting for the punch and Hicks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses. Jelani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hicks's guard. Nice move by Jelani!
Hicks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jelani manages to get himself to full guard.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks won't allow Jelani to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks has gone for a leg lock! Jelani slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hicks's guard.
Hicks has an active guard here but Jelani has managed to pass into half guard.
Hicks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hicks is trying to control but Jelani manages to pass to mount!
Hicks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hicks 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Hicks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davola comes into the arena with Chicken Fried blaring out of the sound system. Joe Davola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ludovic Presle's chin.
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230 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Davola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davola slips a jab and a cross from Presle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Presle.
Davola swinging wildly here.
Davola blocks a head kick by Presle.
Davola drives through with a takedown into Presle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Presle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Presle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davola.
Davola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Presle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Presle working for a triangle but Davola defends it easily.
Davola stopping the sweep attempt from Presle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davola defends well.
Davola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Presle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Presle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davola is looking to work some ground and pound but Presle has wrist control.
Davola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Presle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presle keeping moving, preventing Davola from controlling successfully.
Davola throws a strike but Presle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davola kicks Presle off and gets to his feet.
Presle tries to sprawl but Davola drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Presle's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Presle's head.
Davola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davola throwing shots but Presle is blocking nicely.
Presle is trying to stand back up but Davola is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davola throwing shots but Presle is blocking nicely.
Davola slips a nice elbow through Presle's hands, connecting with Presle's forehead.
Davola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Presle's head.
Davola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Presle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davola content to control rather than advance.
Presle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davola.
Davola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davola throwing shots but Presle is blocking nicely.
Davola throwing shots but Presle is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davola drops an elbow to the side of Presle's head.
Davola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Presle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presle is trying to stand up here but Davola is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davola throwing shots but Presle is blocking nicely.
Davola thows a huge punch but Presle dodges it nicely.
Presle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davola.
Presle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davola.
Davola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Presle moves into full guard.
Presle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Davola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Ludovic Presle has been cut.
Presle slaps away a takedown attempt from Davola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Davola with that takedown attempt.
Davola shoots in for a double leg but Presle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Davola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presle cracks Davola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Presle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Davola to stand back up!
It looks like Joe Davola has been cut.
Joe Davola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Presle quickly recovers to half guard.
Davola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Presle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davola is working away from the top position though.
Davola throwing shots but Presle is blocking nicely.
Davola thows a huge punch but Presle dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Presle kicks off Davola and gets to his feet.
Ludovic Presle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Presle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davola.
Joe Davola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Presle sends Davola crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Presle is motioning to the referee to let Davola up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Davola is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davola shoots in and drives through. Presle sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Presle. No joy for Davola on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Davola catches Presle right on the button with a cross.
No luck for Davola with that takedown attempt.
Davola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davola fails with a takedown attempt.
Presle stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davola throws a wild hook but Presle just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Davola gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Presle raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludovic Presle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gage R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage R has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage R!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Lonzo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
R cracks Lonzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
R looks to land a combination but Lonzo avoids it well.
R scores with a shot to the body.
Lonzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lonzo wants to clinch up but R keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Lonzo finds it's way through R's defenses.
R gets caught flat footed, as Lonzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
R looking to control.
Lonzo is fighting to break R's control of his arms but R is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
R trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lonzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and R has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lonzo has managed to get both his arms back between R's legs - danger averted.
R wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lonzois looking to pass into half guard but R pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now R is in guard.
Lonzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lonzo looking to control.
R throws a big elbow that misses.
Lonzo controls R momentarily but R frees himself.
R working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
R preventing the sweep.
R is looking to work some ground and pound but Lonzo has wrist control.
R wants to control from the top but Lonzo keeps moving.
R postures up in Lonzo's guard and throws a big left but Lonzo blocks it.
R throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R trying to control but Lonzo is working from the bottom.
R is really struggling to control Lonzo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
R throws a big elbow that misses.
Lonzo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
R wants to control from the top but Lonzo keeps moving.
Lonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lonzo trying to keep a closed guard but R is proving a slippery customer.
R postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
R distracts Lonzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
R with a nice head shot there.
R in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
R won't allow Lonzo to sweep him here.
R trying to move into half guard but instead Lonzo has managed to sweep!
Lonzo working some strikes from top position.
R trying to control the position.
R keeping moving, preventing Lonzo from controlling successfully.
R is trying to control the position but Lonzo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lonzo landing with the ground and pound.
Lonzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
R had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lonzo defends it easily.
Lonzo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
R trying to control the position.
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!
Lonzo is looking to work some ground and pound but R has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lonzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Lonzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
R manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lonzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Lonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
R prevents Lonzo from getting back to his feet.
R 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.
R sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lonzo's guard.
R trying to control from Lonzo's half guard. Lonzo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
R missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Gage R will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
R throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lonzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for R.
R tries a head kick but it misses.
R throws the left hand but Lonzo avoids the punch easily.
Lonzo missing with a left hand there. R was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
R fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lonzo manages to avoid it.
R scores with a body shot.
Lonzo misses with a kick to the body.
Lonzo tries to close the distance and clinch but R swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
R keeps the fight on the outside.
Lonzo walks into a left hand.
Lonzo misses with a few strikes there.
Lonzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. R manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lonzo misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R with a body punch. A glancing blow.
R is looking to clinch.
R circles away from the clinch attempt
and R counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from R finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lonzo is defended easily by R.
R lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lonzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from R.
Gage R is winning the standup battle so far.
Lonzo walks into a stiff left hand from R.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lonzo with a poor takedown
enabling R to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
R avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lonzo throws a series of punches but R moves out of range.
R throws a sloppy head kick and Lonzo moves out of range easily.
Lonzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but R circles away quickly and effectively.
R avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
R looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
R misses the jab.
Lonzo slips a jab from R.
Lonzo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. R tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lonzo is in R's guard.
Lonzo won't allow R to sweep him here.
R working a defensive guard here.
Gage R overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lonzo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lonzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lonzo throws a sloppy strike and R has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lonzo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from R!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gage R!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gromowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nowell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doin Time. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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259 lbs
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Gromowski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowski throws the left hand but Nowell avoids the punch easily.
Nowell scores a takedown into full mount!
Gromowski tries to lock up and control but Nowell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nowell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nowell trying to control but Gromowski is having none of it.
Nowell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bradley Nowell just wasn't active enough.
Nowell misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nowell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gromowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gromowski throws a head kick that misses.
Gromowski dodges the punch combination from Nowell.
Nowell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gromowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gromowski with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Gromowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for Gromowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowell has closed the distance and engaged Gromowski in a clinch.
Gromowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gromowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Nowell 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.
Nowell trying to control but Gromowski is working from the bottom.
Gromowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowell defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gromowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nowell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gromowski keeping moving, preventing Nowell from controlling successfully.
Gromowski is looking for a triangle but Nowell pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nowell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nowell looking to sit in guard and control but Gromowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gromowski trying to control but Nowell is working from the bottom.
Nowell wants to stand up but Gromowski is controlling him.
Gromowski throwing strikes but missing.
Gromowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski trying to control but Nowell is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Gromowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nowell moves to clinch but Gromowski breaks away
and Gromowski counters with a left to the body.
Gromowski looks to land a right hand but Nowell moved out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nowell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gromowski is looking for a sweep.
Nowell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gromowski is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gromowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gromowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nowell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gromowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Gromowski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gromowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Nowell.
Nowell staying out of range there.
Nowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Gromowski.
Gromowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nowell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nowell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bradley Nowell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nowell misses with a straight right.
Gromowski gets caught flat footed, as Nowell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gromowski wants to sweep here but Nowell controlling him for the moment.
Nowell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gromowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nowell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nowell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gromowski looking for subs off his back but Nowell has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell throwing shots but Gromowski is blocking nicely.
Gromowski is refusing to be controlled, as Nowell sits in half guard.
Nowell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nowell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gromowski keeps working.
Gromowski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nowell pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski wants to hold on but Nowell pushes him away.
Nowell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gromowski's face.
Bradley Nowell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nowell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nowell unloads with some shots from mount but Gromowski bucks and avoids them well.
Gromowski tries to lock up and control but Nowell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nowell working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowell unloading with bombs!
Nowell looking to control but Gromowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nowell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski wants to hold on but Nowell pushes him away.
Gromowski regains half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gromowski is trying to maintain the position but Nowell is very close to passing his half guard.
Gromowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gromowski is refusing to be controlled, as Nowell sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nowell prevents Gromowski from improving his position.
Nowell moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gromowski is not content to let Nowell control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nowell moves into range and clinches up with Gromowski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nowell throws an elbow but misses.
Gromowski dodges an elbow strike from Nowell.
Gromowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nowell.
Gromowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nowell walks away with a smile on his face. Gromowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Gromowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gromowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gromowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nowell checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nowell has Gromowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell scores a nice knee to the body.
Nowell stalling the fight.
Gromowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Nowell.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gromowski throws an elbow but misses.
Gromowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nowell is defending well for now.
Gromowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nowell lands a takedown into guard.
Nowell is looking to work some ground and pound but Gromowski has wrist control.
Gromowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nowell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nowell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski working for a triangle but Nowell defends it easily.
Gromowski working a defensive guard but Nowell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gromowski is not content to let Nowell control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nowell trying to control the action but Gromowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gromowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nowell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gromowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nowell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gromowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nowell.
Nowell trying to control the position but Gromowski is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Nowell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gromowski keeps working.
Nowell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nowell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gromowski, who protects the arm well.
Gromowski is trying to control Nowell's posture but Nowell avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Nowell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nowell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Nowell!
An out of breath Bradley Nowell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lind's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ice Cube & Dr Dre - Natural Born Killaz. Hanks has chosen AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Lind!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hanks. Those never looked like landing.
Hanks throws a right hand that Lind ducks under and follows up with a left that Lind also avoids with ease.
Lind slips a jab from Hanks.
Lind tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lind throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
Lind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lind throws out a loose jab but Hanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Hanks misses.
Lind lands a nice hook to Hanks's body. Hanks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanks misses the jab.
Lind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks cracks Lind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
Lind scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
Hanks throws out a loose jab but Lind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanks sizes up Lind with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Quinton Lind has been cut.
Hanks scores with a jab to the body.
Lind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanks swats away the attempt to clinch by Lind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Hanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lind wants to clinch up but Hanks keeps it at a distance.
Lind just misses with a punch to the body.
Lind moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanks circles away.
Lind thows a body shot but no joy.
Lind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanks.
Lind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lind fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanks throws a lazy right hand but Lind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lind throws a looping overhand right but Hanks ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Lind makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanks moves away.
Hanks throws a body punch but Lind moves out of range.
Lind lands an overhand right.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks scores with a hook to the body. Lind takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Lind slips under a jab.
Lind throws a wild body kick that Hanks sees coming a mile off.
Hanks misses the jab.
A big right from Hanks misses.
Lind misses with a looping right.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lind darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Fred Hanks has been cut.
Lind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Hanks keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Lind misses its intended target.
Lind misses the body punch
and Hanks counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a jab when Lind was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Hanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Lind counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lind.
Lind avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Lind looks to land a right hand but Hanks moved out of range.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Lind avoids them all with ease.
Hanks takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Lind moves away from the strike by Hanks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lind lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hanks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lind's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanks.
Fred Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanks slips under a jab.
Lind misses with a head kick.
Lind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fred Hanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lind.
Nice defenses there by Lind.
Lind throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
Hanks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanks misses with a hook.
Hanks tries to keep at a distance but Lind has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lind doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lind tries to throw a body punch but Hanks avoids it by throwing Lind back against the cage.
Hanks throws a head punch that misses.
Hanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Lind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hankss head.
Hanks prevents a body shot from Lind.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanks's elbow.
Lind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanks.
Lind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lind lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanks backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lind.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanks's elbow.
Lind blocks an uppercut.
Lind works on Hanks's body with a couple of short punches.
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind lands with a left to the head.
Hanks tries to throw a body punch but Lind avoids it by throwing Hanks back against the cage.
Lind throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanks.
Hanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lind backwards.
Quinton Lind has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanks working aggressively here.
Hanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Hanks is trying to force a seperation but Lind has the dominant position.
Lind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lind misses with a punch on the inside.
Lind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Hanks misses.
Hanks misses with a few strikes there.
Hanks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanks looks to land a left hand but Lind moved out of range nicely.
Hanks misses with a hook. Lind ducked under it nicely.
Hanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Hanks does it's job there.
Lind jabs at Hanks's body.
Hanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanks scores with a decent looking hook.
Quinton Lind's cut is getting worse.
Hanks lands with a nice body punch.
Lind throws a head kick but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lind.
Hanks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lind misses with a looping left.
Hanks throws a jab when Lind was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lind ducks under a wild hook from Hanks.
Hanks defending well as Lind loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a lazy right hand but Lind sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lind lands with a cross.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lind moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lind moves away from the strike by Hanks.
Lind is looking to chop away at Hanks's legs.
Hanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lind is looking to chop away at Hanks's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanks misses the target.
Hanks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lind moves in looking to clinch but Hanks pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lind is just out of range.
Hanks clobbers Lind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanks has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Lind dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Lind fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanks checks it well.
Lind tries a low kick but Hanks avoids it.
Lind throws a right hand that Hanks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanks also avoids with ease.
Hanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lind.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Lind ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanks throws a right hand that Lind ducks under and follows up with a left that Lind also avoids with ease.
Hanks connects with the punch.
Hanks throws an off balance right hand
and Lind counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lind blocks a jab.
Lind misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lind slips a jab from Hanks.
The fighters circling - Hanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hanks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanks.
Lind misses with a body kick.
Hanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lind at a distance.
Hanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanks lands a nice shot that snaps Lind's head back.
Hanks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lind takes a swing at Hanks's ribcage but misses.
Hanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanks throws a body punch but Lind moves out of range.
Hanks walks into a jab.
Hanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Lind makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lind with a hook.
Lind lands a nice hook to Hanks's body. Hanks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanks takes a swing at Lind's ribcage but misses.
Hanks takes a swing at Lind's ribcage but misses.
Hanks misses with a straight right.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Lind keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lind avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Lind is looking to chop away at Hanks's legs.
Hanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanks looks to land a combination but Lind avoids it well.
Hanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lind takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanks misses the target.
Lind throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lind at a distance.
Lind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Hanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lind.
Hanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Lind.
A jab lands there for Hanks.
Lind takes the fight into the clinch.
Lind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hankss head.
Hanks blocks a body shot from Lind.
Lind lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanks.
Lind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lind was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Lind ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks misses with a hook.
Lind scoring well with a low kick there.
Lind rushes Hanks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanks lands a left hand.
Lind lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lind prevents Hanks from breaking the clinch.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanks's elbow.
Lind throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Quinton Lind did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lind's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hanks misses with a wild combination.
Hanks throws a hook but Lind avoids it easily.
Lind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Lind scores with a nice head shot.
Lind scores with a hook to the body. Hanks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lind moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Hanks fails to land.
Lind is working Hanks over against the cage.
Lind throws a head punch that misses.
Lind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lind can't find room to land a body shot as Hanks controls the action.
Lind lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lind misses with the head strike.
Lind lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanks backwards.
Lind tries to work over Hanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Lind.
Hanks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lind's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Lind lands with a right hand.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Hanks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lind tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks clobbers Lind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lind staying out of range there.
Lind missing with a left hand there. Hanks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanks misses the target.
Lind tries to land a leg kick but Hanks saw it coming and moves away.
Hanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lind.
Lind tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Lind throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks misses with a straight left.
Lind throws a leg kick which misses Hanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanks tries to avoid it.
Hanks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lind.
Hanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanks.
Hanks sizes up Lind with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanks scores with a decent looking hook.
Lind looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lind manages to avoid it.
Lind throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanks connects with a jab.
Lind misses with a hook to the body
and Hanks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks stuns Lind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanks tries to keep at a distance but Lind has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lind is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lind.
Hanks has Lind pressed against the cage, preventing Lind from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanks.
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lind tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanks's elbow.
Hanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanks looking to slow down the pace here.
Lind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanks controls his hands.
Lind blocking some punches.
Lind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Lind had his way with Fred Hanks in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Lind is just out of range.
Lind avoids the body shot from Hanks.
Lind fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanks, as that shot connected.
Hanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lind cracks Hanks with an open hand slap.
Hanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lind throws a body kick that misses.
Lind misses with a hook.
Lind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lind misses with a looping right.
A jab from Lind does it's job there.
Hanks throws out a loose jab but Lind uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lind.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lind.
Lind looks to throw the jab but Hanks is out of range.
Hanks connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lind moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanks misses with a straight right.
Lind connects with a leg kick. Hanks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lind looks to land a left hand but Hanks moved out of range nicely.
Lind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lind throws a leg kick but Hanks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanks scores with a sloppy right hand. Lind should have avoided that one.
Quinton Lind's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Fred Hanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks misses with a jab to the body
and Lind counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lind rushes Hanks and presses him up against the cage.
Hanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lind's elbow.
Lind breaks the clinch.
Lind throws a solid leg kick but Hanks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lind.
Lind misses with a body punch
and Hanks counters with a series of strikes. Lind will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lind on the side of the head.
Lind connects with a high kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lind is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lind takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks moves out of range as Lind strikes.
Hanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lind moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanks drops Lind with a huge uppercut! Lind drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hanks is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Hanks!
Fred Hanks is the new light heavyweight champion!
Fred Hanks very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcom McWeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stand Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang has chosen Mike Tyson clip from Hangover as his entrance music. Malcom McWeeny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcom McWeeny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stand Bang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWeeny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Bang tries to bum rush McWeeny with a series of wild strikes but McWeeny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McWeeny pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McWeeny looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from McWeeny.
Bang can't break the clinch.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McWeeny lands with a right to the head.
Bang is trying to break the clinch but McWeeny has him pressed against the cage.
McWeeny misses with some punches.
Bang has had enough of the clinch but McWeeny keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McWeeny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bang's efforts to push away.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bang is looking to break free of the clinch but McWeeny has double underhooks.
McWeeny prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.
Bang is trying to break free.
McWeeny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McWeeny prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bang tries to circle away but McWeeny has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from McWeeny.
McWeeny lands an uppercut.
Bang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWeeny is working Bang over against the cage.
Bang looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny drops Bang onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bang is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bang is rocked!
McWeeny lands a big right hand that drops Bang! The killer instinct kicks in and McWeeny finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McWeeny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcom McWeeny!
Malcom McWeeny retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Caerdinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caerdinn comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Feelgood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Caerdinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caerdinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Brian King has been cut.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King gets through Caerdinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caerdinn is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caerdinn tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Caerdinn lands with a right to the head.
Caerdinn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caerdinn's elbow.
Caerdinn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caerdinn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Caerdinn scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caerdinn tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Caerdinn back against the cage.
Caerdinn prevents a body shot from King.
King misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Caerdinn.
Caerdinn misses with some punches.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caerdinn is working King over against the cage.
Caerdinn breaks the clinch.
A big right from Caerdinn misses.
Caerdinn connects with a looping right hand.
King avoids the body shot from Caerdinn.
Caerdinn is looking to land body kicks.
Caerdinn throws a leg kick that is checked
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King avoids the body shot from Caerdinn.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caerdinn.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King wants to clinch
enabling Caerdinn to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caerdinn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King throws a push kick but Caerdinn slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
King pushes Caerdinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caerdinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Brent Caerdinn has been cut.
Caerdinn is breathing heavily.
King is working Caerdinn over against the cage.
Caerdinn prevents a body shot from King.
King scores with a shot to the side of Caerdinn's head.
A shot in the inside from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Caerdinn controls his hands.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caerdinn's elbow.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Caerdinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King pushes Caerdinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caerdinn backwards.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caerdinn tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King cracks Caerdinn with a nice body shot.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caerdinn's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King working aggressively here.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King is working Caerdinn over against the cage.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a body punch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Caerdinn controls the action.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caerdinn backwards.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caerdinn.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from King on the inside.
Caerdinn blocks a body shot from King.
Caerdinn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caerdinn backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian King dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King tries to clinch but Caerdinn moves out of range.
Caerdinn misses with a wild combination.
King has managed to clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caerdinn misses with a body punch.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Caerdinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caerdinn.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Caerdinn controls the action.
King has Caerdinn pressed against the cage, preventing Caerdinn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Caerdinn controls the action.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Caerdinn.
Caerdinn manages to break the clinch.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Caerdinn got wobbled bad by a big combination! King presses forward with punches and knees until Caerdinn stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Caerdinn closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian King!
Brian King is the new heavyweight champion!
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