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SFC50: New Years Brawl! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Tubog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Tubog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mastadon is fending him off so far but Tubog persists. Nope, Mastadon circles away and we're back to standing.
Mastadon gets a double leg takedown into Tubog's guard.
Mastadon stays in close to Tubog's body and controls the position.
Mastadon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tubog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mastadon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tubog keeping full guard, as Mastadon tries to pass.
Donald Mastadon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tubog fails with a takedown attempt.
Tubog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mastadon defends it nicely.
Donald Mastadon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Tubog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mastadon tries to pass to full mount but Tubog defends it.
Mastadon controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mastadon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Mastadon.
Tubog shoots for a double leg takedown but Mastadon sprawls well. He's pushed Tubog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tubog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mastadon.
Tubog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mastadon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tubog gets caught napping as Mastadon dives in and scores a takedown. Tubog manages to retain guard.
Mastadon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tubog working a defensive guard here.
Mastadon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tubog is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mastadon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tubog prevents Mastadon from moving into mount.
Mastadon controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tubog wants to control but Mastadon postures up.
Tubog being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mastadon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tubog sprawls well initially but Mastadon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tubog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mastadon is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tubog trying to control the position.
Mastadon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mastadon won't allow Tubog to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mastadon looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We're going to have a standup here because Donald Mastadon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mastadon shoots in and gets a takedown into Tubog's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Mastadon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tubog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mastadon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tubog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tubog wants to control but Mastadon postures up.
Tubog throws Mastadon to one side and escapes!
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tubog sprawls well. Tubog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mastadon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mastadon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tubog looks for a takedown but Mastadon sprawls well.
Tubog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastadon swivels and escapes.
Mastadon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tubog on his heels. He'll look to pass Tubog's guard now, I'm sure.
Mastadon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tubog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mastadon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon postures up.
Tubog being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mastadon shoots for a double leg takedown but Tubog sprawls well. He's pushed Mastadon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donald Mastadon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tubog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mastadon is fending him off so far but Tubog persists. Nope, Mastadon circles away and we're back to standing.
Mastadon shoots in and drives through. Tubog sprawls well.
Mastadon dives in and grabs Tubog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tubog pushes down on Mastadon's head and hops out.
Tubog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mastadon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mastadon fails to land the takedown.
Mastadon dives in and scores a takedown into Tubog's guard.
Mastadon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tubog on the ground.
Tubog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tubog wants to get back to his feet but Mastadon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tubog is breathing heavily.
Mastadon sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Tubog. No joy for Mastadon on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mastadon shoots in and bounces Tubog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tubog working for a triangle but Mastadon defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Donald Mastadon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mastadon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mastadon lands in his opponent's guard.
Mastadon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mastadon is fighting to break Tubog's control of his arms but Tubog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mastadon stops Tubog from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Mastadon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mastadon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tubog's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mastadon in particular looking to stall.
Mastadon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Donald Mastadon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tubog throws a nice looking combination but Mastadon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mastadon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tubog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mastadon slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon is pressing down on Tubog's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tubog is holding on for now.
Tubog preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mastadon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Mastadon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mastadon scores with a takedown into Tubog's guard.
Mastadon is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donald Mastadon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Tubog as Mastadon shoots in.
Mastadon fails with the takedown
and Tubog counters with a left and a right that stings Mastadon.
Tubog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mastadon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tubog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mastadon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tubog quickly recovers to half guard.
Mastadon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mastadon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tubog can do to turn this around?
Tubog tries to roll over but Mastadon keeps him under control.
Mastadon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tubog trying to hold on to Mastadon's head to control him but Mastadon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon not doing much here.
We're going to have a standup here because Donald Mastadon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tubog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tubog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mastadon shoots for a double leg takedown but Tubog sprawls well. He's pushed Mastadon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Mastadon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mastadon fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tubog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastadon swivels and escapes.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a takedown but Tubog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mastadon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tubog shoots in but no luck this time.
Mastadon scores a takedown into full mount!
Robert Tubog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Mastadon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mastadon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Mastadon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mastadon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Mastadon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between josh Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Hess has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with josh Reed's chin.
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212 lbs
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, josh Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hess!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into Hess's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hess looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hess working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Hess is retaining full guard.
Hess escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hess has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Hess's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hess has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.
Hess is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is in close to Hess's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reed advances position into side control!
Reed is working Hess over with some ground and pound from side control.
Reed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hess on the ground.
Reed grinds an elbow into Hess's temple.
Reed working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hess takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hess is rocked!
Reed cracks Hess with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Reed immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hess is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). josh Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doblez Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabota has chosen Its Going Down as his entrance music. Peter Sabota has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doblez Mundo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Sabota!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mundo misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Mundo.
Mundo looks to throw a body kick
and Sabota counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mundo has his foot on Sabota's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabota works his way back into a safe position though.
Mundo looking to control.
Sabota would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabota stands and steps away. Mundo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mundo looks to throw a body kick
and Sabota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mundo's guard.
Sabota stands up from Mundo's guard - Sabota perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mundo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mundo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doblez Mundo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mundo is breathing heavily.
Sabota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mundo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mundo tries to escape but Sabota is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabota decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mundo misses with a series of wild punches.
Mundo throws a head kick that misses
so Sabota counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mundo tries to strike from the bottom.
Mundo 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.
Mundo is looking for a triangle but Sabota pushes his legs off easily.
Sabota gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sabota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mundo. Sabota does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sabota counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sabota postures up.
Sabota stands up from Mundo's guard - Sabota perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sabota tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mundo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sabota somewhat.
Sabota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mundo throws a sloppy head kick and Sabota moves out of range easily.
Mundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mundo is rocked!
Sabota ducks under a wild hook from Mundo.
Oh Mundo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Mundo.
Doblez Mundo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabota dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Mundo has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Sabota!
Peter Sabota decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datu comes to the cage accompanied by Ridin Dirty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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177 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datu misses the jab.
Datu is looking to clinch.
Datu closes the distance and pushes Lesnar back into the cage.
Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Datu avoids the head kick by Lesnar.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Datu has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Datu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lesnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Datu looking to stall.
Datu blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to break free but Datu has control.
Datu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Datu is working for takedown but Lesnar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lesnar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Datu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu wants the takedown. Lesnar is fighting it off but Datu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lesnar's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Datu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lesnar dives on top into guard.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Datu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Datu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datu controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Datu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Datu keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Datu blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to stand but Datu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datu is adopting a defensive guard.
Datu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Datu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnar tries to stand but Datu is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lesnar wants to stand but Datu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but instead Datu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Datu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Datu from controlling successfully.
Datu stands and throws Lesnar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Datu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Datu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu is looking to take a break and control but Lesnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar is trying to buck Datu off.
Lesnar is not content to let Datu control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar dodges the ground and pound from Datu.
Datu trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Datu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Datu blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnar. That's going to slow Datu down.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Datu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Datu circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Brian Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Datu looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datu misses with a body shot.
Lesnar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Datu counters by moving into the clinch.
Lesnar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Datu.
Datu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lesnar up against the cage.
Datu goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Datu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Datu tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Datu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Datu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Datu doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Datu throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Datu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lesnar misses with a leg kick.
Datu with a nice cross.
Lesnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Datu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Datu keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Datu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Datu looking to score a takedown here. Lesnar is defending well but Datu drives through and ends up in Lesnar's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Datu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Datu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Datu postures up.
Lesnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Datu with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Datu wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Datu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Datu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Datu won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jericho Datu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesnar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Datu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Datu circles away.
Datu clinches up against the cage.
Lesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Datu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datu can't get the takedown.
Datu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lesnar is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Datu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar takes a swing at Datu's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Datu pushes him off.
Datu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jericho Datu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lesnar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Brian Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar wants to slow Datu down by chopping away at his legs.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Datu.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Datu.
Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lesnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Datu, pushing him back against the cage.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Datu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Datu moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Datu tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Datu.
Lesnar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnar with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Datu is defended easily by Lesnar.
Datu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datu. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Datu is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Lesnar.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Datu circles away.
Lesnar lands with an overhand left.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar tries to clinch up.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datu circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Datu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lesnar misses with the head strike.
Lesnar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Datu.
Brian Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lesnar lands a good knee to the midsection. Datu won't want to take too many of those.
Lesnar lands an elbow just above Datu 's eye.
It looks like Jericho Datu has been cut.
Lesnar wants to get back to striking at distance but Datu won't allow it.
Datu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lesnar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Datu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Datu avoids the head kick by Lesnar.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datu tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Datu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Lesnar misses.
Datu scoring well with a low kick there.
Lesnar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Datu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Datu finds it's target.
Datu wants to clinch.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brian Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datu tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Datu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Datu.
Datu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Datu lands in his opponent's guard.
Datu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Datu drops back looking for a leg! Lesnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnar manages to kick Datu off! Datu jumps back into Lesnar's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datu looking to pass the guard.
Datu is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Datu passes into half guard.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Datu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datu is trying to control the action in half guard but Lesnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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!
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Datu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jericho Datu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Datu seems to be working for a kimura but Lesnar defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jericho Datu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Datu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Green River - CCR as his entrance music. Horatio Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horatio Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs.
Gonzales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobs's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gonzales trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gonzales!
Gonzales tries to lock up and control but Jacobs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacobs has a good base and remains in mount.
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
Jacobs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jacobs trying to control but Gonzales is having none of it.
Jacobs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gonzales wants to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jacobs.
Gonzales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzales tries to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacobs landing strikes from the mount.
Gonzales is squirming around, avoiding Jacobs's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacobs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jacobs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jacobs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzales can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gonzales regains half guard.
Jacobs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling him.
A short right from Gonzales.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacobs tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzales.
Jacobs keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Jacobs has the dominant position.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs delivers a nice body kick.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobs but Jacobs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs works Gonzales's body with a nice hook.
Jacobs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacobs clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobs keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobs gets an underhook and turns Gonzales into the cage.
Jacobs lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzales.
Jacobs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacobs presses Gonzales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatio Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzales's head backwards.
Jacobs stalks Gonzales and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonzales's face. Gonzales staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonzales is rocked!
It looks like Hugo Gonzales has been cut.
Jacobs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jacobs comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gonzales falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gonzales was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Horatio Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorehead has chosen Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew as his entrance music. Selby Campbell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with a hook. Moorehead ducked under it nicely.
Moorehead stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Campbell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campbell misses with an uppercut
and Moorehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Selby Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell pushes Moorehead up against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moorehead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead manages to break the clinch.
Campbell misses with an uppercut
enabling Moorehead to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moorehead dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moorehead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moorehead wants to break free but Campbell has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campbell misses with a body punch
and Moorehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Campbell is out of range and Moorehead settles back down.
Campbell shoots in but Moorehead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moorehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell moves forwards but Moorehead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moorehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Moorehead throws a shot from downtown. Campbell moves away and avoids it.
Campbell throws a hook but Moorehead blocks it.
Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into Moorehead's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Moorehead blocks nicely.
Moorehead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moorehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Moorehead has his hands on Campbell's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moorehead is on top in guard.
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moorehead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moorehead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorehead distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Moorehead looking to pass the guard.
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craven Moorehead will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moorehead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moorehead stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moorehead counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell looking to control.
Moorehead with a nice head shot there.
Moorehead sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Campbell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell being controlled here, momentarily.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moorehead postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Moorehead throws a strike but Campbell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moorehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Moorehead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moorehead can't keep his opponent in guard - Campbell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moorehead is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorehead is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moorehead avoid being mounted?
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.
Moorehead tries to kick Campbell off but Campbell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campbell is trying to control. Moorehead wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moorehead has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Moorehead wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working for a kimura but Moorehead is defending it quite comfortably.
Moorehead has his hands clasped together around Campbell's back. He's all about the action.
Moorehead is defending against the submission attempts here by Campbell.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moorehead. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Campbell prevents Moorehead from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is thwarting Moorehead's attempts to control the position.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but Moorehead defending well.
Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but Moorehead defending well.
Moorehead keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell thows a huge punch but Moorehead dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Moorehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moorehead.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Moorehead avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Moorehead.
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Moorehead slips the punch.
Moorehead falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Moorehead saw that one coming.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead connects with a body shot.
Moorehead connects with the punch.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moorehead counters with a nice body shot.
Campbell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moorehead avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moorehead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campbell.
Selby Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorehead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Campbell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Campbell misses with a hook. Moorehead ducked under it nicely.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Moorehead stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moorehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to bum rush Moorehead with a series of wild strikes but Moorehead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moorehead tries to clinch up.
Campbell misses with an uppercut
letting Moorehead counter with a right hand.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Moorehead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craven Moorehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moorehead as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Moorehead misses.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Moorehead throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Moorehead slips the punch.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Moorehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Moorehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moorehead has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Moorehead!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedon III blocks the body kick.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald lands a jab to Macedon III's midsection.
McDonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Macedon III is just out of range.
Macedon III is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macedon III throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonald to regain full guard.
McDonald is pulling down on Macedon III's head to control his posture.
Macedon III won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Macedon III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macedon III wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Macedon III keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Macedon III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macedon III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Macedon III is keeping the position.
McDonald stands up and waves to Macedon III to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Macedon III, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Macedon III is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Macedon III in a clinch.
McDonald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macedon III wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Macedon III is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Macedon III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Alexander Macedon III has been cut.
McDonald with a knee to the head.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Macedon III 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macedon III's defenses.
Macedon III takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macedon III's brow.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Macedon III won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Macedon III's ribcage.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Alexander Macedon III's cut is getting worse.
McDonald lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald lands an elbow inside that Macedon III shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald gets through Macedon III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald lands a nice knee to the body.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Macedon III in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander Macedon III's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Macedon III jumps guard but McDonald stands there with Macedon III around his waist. Macedon III gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macedon III's defenses.
McDonald lands an elbow that stopped Macedon III in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Alexander Macedon III's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Macedon III 's eye.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macedon III is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Macedon III's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ronald excellent fight, it seems as though you really wanted to hurt him in this fight, did you have any extra motivation coming into this fight? "Obviously I need to get some wins going dumb ass, what the hell do you know about fighting? My carreer has been rocky at best, and I needed to make a st'.
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