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Rising 17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales's entrance music is Himno Nacional Mexicano. A fine choice. Praye has chosen Carry That Weight as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lae Praye was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lae Praye!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praye slips under a jab from Gonzales.
Enrique Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Gonzales. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Gonzales.
Praye clinches up against the cage.
Praye has Gonzales pushed against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Praye is controlling him.
Praye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Praye has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Praye won't allow it.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Praye avoiding damage.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Praye won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Praye.
Praye misses with a punch to the body.
Praye tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Praye back against the cage.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Praye misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Praye won't allow it.
Praye keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Praye digs a right hand underneath Gonzales's ribcage. Gonzales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Praye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Praye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Praye stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Praye.
A nice left hand lands by Praye.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Praye.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Praye won't allow it.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch but Praye keeps him there for the moment.
Praye scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Praye.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Praye won't allow it.
Praye tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Praye back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Praye.
Praye lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Praye - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Praye misses with a punch to the body.
Praye lands a nice shot to the body.
Praye is leaning against Gonzales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Praye tries to work over Gonzales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Praye.
Praye prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Praye.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Praye has the dominant position.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Praye.
Still in the clinch, Praye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Praye is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Praye.
Praye tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Praye back against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Praye is controlling him.
Praye throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Praye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Praye holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Praye has the dominant position.
Praye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Praye.
Praye is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Praye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to push Praye away but Praye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzales is trying to push Praye away but Praye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Praye avoiding damage.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Praye is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gonzales can't fight it off and eventually Praye manages to take the fight to the floor. Gonzales looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet but Praye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Praye landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Praye is in close to Gonzales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Praye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Praye stands up over Gonzales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Praye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lae Praye dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Praye looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Praye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Praye there as he acknowledges the shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gonzales enables Praye to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gonzales manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Praye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gonzales working for a triangle but Praye defends it easily.
Praye preventing the sweep.
Praye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Praye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzales has momentary wrist control but Praye slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzales is striking but Praye is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Praye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Praye lands a nice short elbow.
Praye is pressing down on Gonzales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzales is holding on for now.
Praye working the head and body with strikes.
Praye looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Praye is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Praye connects with a nice short shot to Gonzales's temple.
Praye working Gonzales over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Praye.
Praye winds up and cracks Gonzales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praye is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzales.
Lae Praye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Praye is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.
Praye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Praye cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.
Praye scoring with some ground and pound.
Praye postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Praye throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praye trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales is trying to control the position but Praye postures up.
Praye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Praye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Praye has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzales's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Praye with a nice head shot there.
Praye is in close to Gonzales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Praye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Praye.
Praye postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Praye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzales working for a triangle but Praye defends it easily.
Praye with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to sweep but no luck.
Praye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Praye.
Praye with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzales trying to keep a closed guard but Praye is proving a slippery customer.
Praye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Praye lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales throws his legs up looking for a submission but Praye uses it to pass to side control.
Gonzales takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Praye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gonzales to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Praye scoring with punches from side control.
Praye controlling the position.
Gonzales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lae Praye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzales scores with a jab to the head.
Praye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Praye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Praye.
Praye looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Praye is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.
Praye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Praye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Praye postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzales's brow.
Praye postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Gonzales working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Praye has passed into half guard!
Praye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Praye working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Praye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzales is pressing down on Praye's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Praye distracts Gonzales with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Praye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Praye throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Praye advances to half guard.
Praye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Praye lands strikes from half guard.
Praye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales taking some punishment here, with Praye in his half guard.
Gonzales blocking the ground and pound attempt from Praye.
Praye sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Praye wants to pass to mount but Gonzales is defending the position.
Praye working Gonzales over with strikes.
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Praye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Praye drops back looking for a leg! Gonzales is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzales manages to kick Praye off! Praye jumps back into Gonzales's guard.
Praye chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye works over Gonzales with some ground and pound from guard.
Praye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Praye landing with the ground and pound.
Praye forces his way into half guard.
Praye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Praye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Praye.
Praye scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Praye working over Gonzales with some ground and pound. Gonzales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Praye is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Praye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praye trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Praye is working away from the top position though.
Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Enrique Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lae Praye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Praye sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lae Praye wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good exchange - Gonzales coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lae Praye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Praye winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lae Praye!
Lae Praye was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sendoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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223 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Sendoh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix slips under a jab from Sendoh.
Sendoh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Sendoh moves out of range easily.
Sendoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooh!!! Sendoh has knocked Phoenix down with a huge combo! Sendoh steps away and waves a wobbly Phoenix back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Matthew Phoenix has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Sendoh.
Akira Sendoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sendoh misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Sendoh. Those never looked like landing.
Sendoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sendoh! Phoenix is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sendoh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yannick Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Christiansen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yannick Ahmed's chin.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yannick Ahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Christiansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt - Christiansen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahmed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Christiansen does no damage.
Christiansen connects with a body shot that sends Ahmed's belly button to the back.
Ahmed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christiansen to the ground. Ahmed is now in Christiansen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiansen keeping moving, preventing Ahmed from controlling successfully.
Ahmed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahmed 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.
Christiansen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Christiansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christiansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmed advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christiansen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ahmed's guard! Nice work there by Christiansen!
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christiansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christiansen content to stall in guard here.
Ahmed trying to control the position.
Ahmed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed keeping moving, preventing Christiansen from controlling successfully.
Lars Christiansen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Christiansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Christiansen thows a body shot but no joy.
Christiansen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut.
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yannick Ahmed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Christiansen.
Ahmed tries to clinch there but Christiansen circles away.
Ahmed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christiansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Christiansen throws a nice looking combination but Ahmed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christiansen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahmed was covering up waiting for the punch and Christiansen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen prevents Ahmed from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christiansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmed is keeping the position for now.
Christiansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christiansen won't allow Ahmed to sweep him here.
Ahmed trying to keep a closed guard but Christiansen is proving a slippery customer.
Christiansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed trying to keep a closed guard but Christiansen is proving a slippery customer.
Christiansen wants to control from the top but Ahmed keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christiansen throws a hook but Ahmed blocks it.
Ahmed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiansen, pushing him back against the cage.
Christiansen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Christiansen wants to control but Ahmed is keeping him busy.
Christiansen is stalling here. Ahmed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Christiansen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahmed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Christiansen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen is not content to let Ahmed control the position.
Ahmed is trying to get an arm triangle but Christiansen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Christiansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christiansen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Christiansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahmed misses with a takedown attempt - Christiansen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Ahmed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Christiansen. No joy for Ahmed on that attempt.
Ahmed shoots in and drives through. Christiansen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yannick Ahmed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christiansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Christiansen scores with a punch to the head.
Christiansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmed was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiansen.
Ahmed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahmed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christiansen keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christiansen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christiansen is looking for a sweep. Ahmed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahmed is looking for a kimura here.
Christiansen trying to control here.
Christiansen tries to roll over but Ahmed keeps him under control.
Ahmed seems to be working for a kimura but Christiansen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahmed not doing much here.
Christiansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahmed wants to pass the guard but Christiansen is keeping the position.
Ahmed postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christiansen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ahmed, into his guard.
Christiansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed looking for a guillotine here but Christiansen defends easily.
Christiansen trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Christiansen wants to pass the guard but Ahmed is keeping the position.
Ahmed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahmed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ahmed swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Christiansen is now in Ahmed's guard. A big mistake from Ahmed there, giving up the dominant position!
Christiansen 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.
Christiansen passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiansen prevents Ahmed from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Christiansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Christiansen throws a hook to the side of Ahmed's head but Ahmed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmed is just out of range.
Christiansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmed.
Christiansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahmed quickly recovers to half guard.
Christiansen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ahmed taking some punishment here, with Christiansen in his half guard.
Christiansen thows a huge punch but Ahmed dodges it nicely.
Christiansen wants to take a breather but Ahmed is having none of it.
Ahmed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christiansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christiansen's back!
Christiansen showing good submission defense here.
Ahmed is looking for a rear naked choke here but Christiansen reverses the position brilliantly into Ahmed's guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiansen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ahmed's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen passes to full mount!
Ahmed is desperately trying to improve his position but Christiansen has a good base and remains in mount.
Christiansen looking to finish Ahmed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ahmed!
Ahmed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahmed gets back to half guard.
Christiansen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Christiansen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Christiansen passes Ahmed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christiansen wants to take a breather but Ahmed is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Christiansen seems content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ahmed wants to improve his position but Christiansen is controlling well.
Christiansen trying to control the action but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lars Christiansen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christiansen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown but Christiansen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmed tries for a takedown but Christiansen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Christiansen coming out on top.
Christiansen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christiansen gets a takedown into half guard.
Ahmed gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmed is trying to keep Christiansen in close.
Lars Christiansen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahmed keeping moving, preventing Christiansen from controlling successfully.
Ahmed keeping full guard, as Christiansen tries to pass.
Christiansen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yannick Ahmed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Christiansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christiansen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Christiansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McPheters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klebanov has chosen Your Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. Chris McPheters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evgeni Klebanov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris McPheters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klebanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McPheters defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
McPheters has his takedown stuffed
letting Klebanov counter with a right hand.
McPheters gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nice strikes from McPheters there.
McPheters is nestled in close to Klebanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McPheters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters is keen to just control but Klebanov is a slippery customer.
Klebanov is looking to improve his position.
McPheters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klebanov keeps working.
McPheters wants to free his trapped foot but Klebanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Klebanov tries to roll over but McPheters keeps him under control.
McPheters wants to control but Klebanov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris McPheters wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McPheters fails with the takedown
letting Klebanov counter with a right hand.
Klebanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McPheters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPheters keeping moving, preventing Klebanov from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McPheters wants to get back to his feet but Klebanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters pushes Klebanov off and gets back to his feet.
Klebanov just misses with a punch to the body.
McPheters fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McPheters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPheters swats away the attempt to clinch by Klebanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klebanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McPheters misses with a takedown attempt
and Klebanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McPheters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klebanov!
Klebanov blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPheters scoring with strikes but Klebanov is staying in there.
Klebanov tries to lock up and control but McPheters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McPheters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McPheters tries for a takedown but Klebanov circles away easily
and Klebanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McPheters's guard now.
Klebanov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klebanov wants to pass the guard but McPheters is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klebanov darts in trying to clinch
and McPheters counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Klebanov!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
McPheters tries to control but Klebanov wriggling away.
Klebanov can't escape the position.
McPheters working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McPheters looking to finish Klebanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Klebanov!
McPheters scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McPheters throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McPheters misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPheters with the ground and pound from mount.
McPheters swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Klebanov is now in McPheters's guard. A big mistake from McPheters there, giving up the dominant position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klebanov stops McPheters from standing up.
McPheters being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Klebanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Evgeni Klebanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Klebanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klebanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Klebanov is trying to control the action in half guard but McPheters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is stalling here. McPheters is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Klebanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McPheters has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McPheters throws an elbow but Klebanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
McPheters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klebanov keeps working.
McPheters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klebanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Klebanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPheters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Klebanov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McPheters's guard! Nice work there by Klebanov!
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 Chris McPheters will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Klebanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris McPheters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPheters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klebanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPheters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klebanov moves in looking to clinch but McPheters pushes him off.
Klebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klebanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPheters fails to land the takedown.
McPheters shoots in looking for a takedown but Klebanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McPheters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McPheters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPheters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McPheters stuffs the takedown.
Chris McPheters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klebanov leaves McPheters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov tries to close the distance and clinch but McPheters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klebanov throws a body punch but McPheters moves out of range.
McPheters has his takedown stuffed
and Klebanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McPheters won't be happy with that.
Klebanov controls the position.
McPheters is not content to let Klebanov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov prevents McPheters from escaping the position.
McPheters is not content to let Klebanov control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evgeni Klebanov.
Klebanov tries to clinch there but McPheters circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McPheters misses with a takedown
and Klebanov counters with a right hand to the body.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klebanov but Klebanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McPheters misses with a takedown attempt
and Klebanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klebanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klebanov tries to close the distance and clinch but McPheters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McPheters with a poor takedown
and Klebanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Klebanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McPheters 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris McPheters!
A very excited looking Chris McPheters rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sayre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayre comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Escobar has chosen Dr. Kitch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Sayre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayre throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Escobar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sayre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar is fighting to break Sayre's control of his arms but Sayre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sayre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escobar throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but Sayre is working from the bottom.
Sayre trying to control the position.
Teddy Sayre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Escobar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Sayre catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Escobar throws an elbow that misses.
Sayre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sayre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sayre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sayre misses with a combination
and Escobar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sayre gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Sayre tries to stall but Escobar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Sayre moves out of range easily.
Sayre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sayre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Sayre is looking to clinch.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sayre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sayre clinches up against the cage.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Sayre.
Sayre misses with the head strike.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre blocking some punches.
Escobar taking a breather.
Sayre pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Escobar has Sayre pressed against the cage, preventing Sayre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sayre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escobar is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Escobar's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sayre works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sayre trying to stall but Escobar improves his position.
Sayre has Escobar pressed against the cage.
Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sayre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sayre.
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Sayre moves out of range easily.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar pushes Sayre up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sayre missing with knees to the body.
Sayre throws a head punch that misses.
Sayre pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Sayre controls his hands.
Escobar tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Sayre.
Sayre misses with an elbow strike.
Sayre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Escobar stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sayre after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Teddy Sayre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Sayre.
Escobar is trying to maintain a safe position but Sayre gets an underhook and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sayre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sayre up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sayre as Escobar tries to tie him up.
Sayre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the head but Sayre blocks with his arms.
Sayre looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escobar tries to work over Sayre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Sayre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Escobar misses with an elbow strike.
Sayre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sayre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobar is defending well for now.
Escobar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sayre's defenses.
Sayre slows down the pace here.
Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sayre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Teddy Sayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Sayre.
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sayre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayre throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Sayre throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Sayre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Sayre prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Sayre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sayre walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sayre misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is leaning against Sayre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sayre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sayre as Escobar tries to tie him up.
Escobar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sayre misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar is trying to maintain a safe position but Sayre gets an underhook and turns Escobar into the cage.
Sayre throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sayre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sayre lands a body punch.
Escobar takes a knee right on the jaw!
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 Teddy Sayre will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sayre throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar darts in and clinches Sayre up against the cage.
Sayre blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Sayre trying to stall but Escobar improves his position.
Sayre can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Sayre managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar successfully pulls guard.
Sayre trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre preventing the sweep.
Escobar wants to hit a switch here but Sayre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Escobar there!
Escobar tries to hold on but Sayre postures up.
Sayre wants to control but Escobar has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Sayre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control but Sayre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobar keeping hold of Sayre's head, controlling as best he can.
Escobar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sayre has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sayre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobar is looking to escape.
Sayre prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Sayre looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Sayre isn't that keen on the idea.
Sayre controlling from mount.
Sayre looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Escobar tries to hold on but Sayre postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Escobar.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Sanders has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Archie Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Balboa.
It looks like Andrew Sanders has been cut.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Balboa.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanders looks gassed!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balboa.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Balboa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balboa lands an elbow that stopped Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balboa.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Balboa working Sanders over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balboa.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
Balboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Balboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balboa scores with a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanders won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
Balboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
Balboa landing knees to the body.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Balboa lands a nice elbow.
Balboa scores with a knee to the head.
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
Balboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a nice elbow.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a knee to the body.
Balboa lands an elbow inside that Sanders shrugs off.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Balboa lands a knee to the body.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balboa landing knees to the head.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanders won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa scores with a knee to the head.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Balboa lands an elbow that stopped Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa scores with a knee to the head.
Balboa working Sanders over with knees to the body.
Balboa avoids the elbow strike from Sanders, against the cage.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa landing knees to the head.
Balboa lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Sanders's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Balboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Balboa lands an elbow inside.
Balboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Balboa.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
Balboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balboa.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
Sanders is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands an elbow inside that Sanders shrugs off.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Balboa finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
Balboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa landing knees to the body.
Balboa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Balboa.
Balboa scores with a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a nice elbow.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balboa misses with a knee to the head.
Sanders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Balboa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Archie Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
Balboa takes a shot to the head.
Balboa lands a nice elbow.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but Balboa blocks with his arms.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanders won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa lands a nice knee to the body.
Balboa lands an elbow inside.
Sanders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balboa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
Balboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Balboa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balboa.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Sanders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Knees to the body from Balboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Balboa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Sanders's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archie Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Balboa lands a nice knee to the body.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Sanders's ribcage.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balboa lands an elbow that stopped Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Sanders misses with a knee strike.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa lands an elbow inside.
Balboa lands an elbow inside that Sanders shrugs off.
Sanders looking to throw knees to the head but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Balboa scores with a knee to the head.
Balboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balboa blocks an elbow strike.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Balboa blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Balboa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balboa.
Balboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balboa lands an elbow inside.
Balboa lands an elbow inside that Sanders shrugs off.
Balboa blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
Balboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
Balboa avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Balboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balboa.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Balboa lands a damaging elbow.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Sanders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanders won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanders's face.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but Balboa blocks it.
A knee to the head by Balboa.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Balboa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Balboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Andrew Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balboa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Balboa!
After the fight, Archie Balboa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny LEFT HOOKS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LEFT HOOKS comes to the cage accompanied by Undisputed 3 Knock Out Song. 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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lenny LEFT HOOKS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam misses with a takedown
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a straight right hand.
Dignam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dignam tries for a kimura but LEFT HOOKS is defending well.
Dignam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dignam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, LEFT HOOKS rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dignam's guard! Nice work there by LEFT HOOKS!
LEFT HOOKS trying to control the position from guard on top but Dignam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LEFT HOOKS trying to move into half guard but instead Dignam has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LEFT HOOKS has Dignam pulled in close to control his posture.
Dignam tries to free his leg and advance position but LEFT HOOKS is retaining full guard.
Dignam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dignam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and LEFT HOOKS dives on top into guard.
LEFT HOOKS has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dignam keeping moving, preventing LEFT HOOKS from controlling successfully.
Dignam trying to control the position here.
LEFT HOOKS trying to control but Dignam is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LEFT HOOKS preventing the sweep.
LEFT HOOKS wants to control from the top but Dignam keeps moving.
Dignam looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lenny LEFT HOOKS just wasn't active enough.
Dignam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dignam moves to clinch but LEFT HOOKS breaks away
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dignam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dignam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LEFT HOOKS has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dignam but great work by LEFT HOOKS.
LEFT HOOKS working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
LEFT HOOKS trying to control from half guard but Dignam is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LEFT HOOKS wants to free his trapped foot but Dignam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LEFT HOOKS trying to control the action but Dignam is working from the bottom.
LEFT HOOKS is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LEFT HOOKS prevents Dignam from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam regains full guard. Nicely done.
LEFT HOOKS wants to stand but Dignam is controlling his posture from full guard.
LEFT HOOKS wants to control from the top but Dignam keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LEFT HOOKS is really struggling to control Dignam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Dignam will probably get the nod.
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.
Dignam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dignam tries to free his leg and advance position but LEFT HOOKS is retaining full guard.
Dignam throwing strikes but missing.
Dignam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LEFT HOOKS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LEFT HOOKS is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dignam is controlling him.
Dignam is looking to work some ground and pound but LEFT HOOKS has wrist control.
LEFT HOOKS trying to keep a closed guard but Dignam is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dignam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dignam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam tries to free his leg and advance position but LEFT HOOKS is retaining full guard.
Dignam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LEFT HOOKS trying to keep a closed guard but Dignam is proving a slippery customer.
Dignam throws an elbow that misses. LEFT HOOKS uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dignam's guard. Nice move by LEFT HOOKS!
LEFT HOOKS trying to control but Dignam is working from the bottom.
Dignam working for a triangle but LEFT HOOKS defends it easily.
LEFT HOOKS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam wants to sweep but no luck.
Sean Dignam has got the better of the ground game so far.
LEFT HOOKS 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.
Dignam pulls LEFT HOOKS in close to prevent any damage.
Dignam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dignam keeping moving, preventing LEFT HOOKS from controlling successfully.
Lenny LEFT HOOKS has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dignam wants to clinch
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for LEFT HOOKS, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dignam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a body kick.
Dignam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LEFT HOOKS lands a knee to the body.
Dignam swings wildly with an uppercut but LEFT HOOKS uses good head movement to avoid it.
LEFT HOOKS's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dignam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dignam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a straight right hand.
LEFT HOOKS swats away the attempt to clinch by Dignam.
Dignam misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from LEFT HOOKS.
Sean Dignam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LEFT HOOKS takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LEFT HOOKS misses with a two punch combination.
Dignam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LEFT HOOKS throws a right and a left that Dignam avoids nicely.
Dignam tries to close the distance and clinch up but LEFT HOOKS swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Dignam misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dignam is defended easily by LEFT HOOKS.
LEFT HOOKS throws a series of punches but Dignam moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Dignam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
LEFT HOOKS keeps the fight on the outside.
Dignam misses with a double jab.
LEFT HOOKS displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dignam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dignam fails with an attempt to clinch.
LEFT HOOKS's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LEFT HOOKS duly obliges.
Dignam tries to clinch but LEFT HOOKS is having none of it.
Dignam takes one to the side of the head.
LEFT HOOKS throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from LEFT HOOKS.
Dignam closes the distance and clinches up with LEFT HOOKS, looking for a takedown. Dignam pushes LEFT HOOKS against the cage but LEFT HOOKS circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dignam tries for a takedown but LEFT HOOKS sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lenny LEFT HOOKS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dignam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LEFT HOOKS lands a nice looking body kick.
LEFT HOOKS throws a front kick that sends Dignam stumbling back into the cage.
Dignam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LEFT HOOKS looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dignam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dignam fails with the takedown
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a leg kick.
Dignam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LEFT HOOKS sprawls well. LEFT HOOKS wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dignam gets slowly back to his feet.
LEFT HOOKS throws a series of punches but Dignam avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dignam blocks the body kick.
Dignam shoots for a double leg takedown but LEFT HOOKS sprawls well. He's pushed Dignam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from LEFT HOOKS. No joy for Dignam on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LEFT HOOKS misses with a two punch combination.
LEFT HOOKS looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LEFT HOOKS tries to bum rush Dignam with a series of wild strikes but Dignam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Dignam does no damage.
Dignam misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dignam fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LEFT HOOKS's waist but LEFT HOOKS gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dignam off to one side.
Dignam tries to clinch but LEFT HOOKS is having none of it.
Dignam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LEFT HOOKS paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lenny LEFT HOOKS is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LEFT HOOKS will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LEFT HOOKS shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dignam eats them both and turns towards LEFT HOOKS to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
LEFT HOOKS misses with a low kick as Dignam jumps back.
LEFT HOOKS on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dignam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LEFT HOOKS sprawls well. LEFT HOOKS wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dignam gets slowly back to his feet.
Dignam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lenny LEFT HOOKS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dignam throws a series of punches but LEFT HOOKS avoids them all with ease.
Lenny LEFT HOOKS is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dignam misses with a combination
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a solid body kick.
LEFT HOOKS fails to land with a series of punches.
Sean Dignam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Dignam with that takedown attempt.
Dignam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny LEFT HOOKS showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dignam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dignam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elix Skipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
201 lbs
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199 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
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elix Skipper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Osbourne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skipper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osbourne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osbourne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skipper.
Osbourne scores with a body shot.
Osbourne moves out of range of the strikes.
Skipper closes the distance and clinches up with Osbourne, looking for a takedown. Skipper pushes Osbourne against the cage but Osbourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Osbourne throws a chopping leg kick but Skipper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skipper blocks a jab.
Osbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Skipper is just out of range.
Osbourne closes the distance and clinches.
Osbourne lands a body shot.
Skipper wants a takedown.
Oleg Osbourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Skipper.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osbourne misses with some punches.
Osbourne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skipper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Osbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skipper blocking some punches.
Skipper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skipper wants to stall.
Skipper lands a takedown into guard.
Osbourne is looking for a triangle here but Skipper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Osbourne is looking for a sweep.
Osbourne can't do much from the bottom here.
Skipper working the ground and pound.
Osbourne is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is working hard here to advance position.
Osbourne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osbourne trying to control here.
Skipper seems to be working for a kimura but Osbourne defends the submission attempt.
Osbourne is looking to control Skipper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Osbourne avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Osbourne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osbourne is looking for a triangle but Skipper pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skipper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skipper postures up in Osbourne's guard and throws a big left but Osbourne blocks it.
Osbourne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skipper is aware though and is defending well.
Skipper postures up in Osbourne's guard and throws a big left but Osbourne blocks it.
Osbourne keeping full guard, as Skipper tries to pass.
Osbourne working for a triangle but Skipper defends it easily.
Osbourne wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skipper is stalling in the full guard.
Skipper wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving.
Osbourne looking for a guillotine here but Skipper defends easily.
Osbourne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skipper passes into side control.
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
Osbourne is looking to regain half guard here but Skipper keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Osbourne 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.
Skipper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osbourne throws out the jab.
Osbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Osbourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osbourne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skipper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Osbourne!
Skipper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skipper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Osbourne wants to control but Skipper is having none of it.
Skipper controlling his opponent.
Osbourne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skipper lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Osbourne working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skipper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osbourne is in a horrible position here. Skipper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skipper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osbourne tries to hold on but Skipper postures up.
Skipper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skipper looking to control but Osbourne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osbourne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skipper wants to pass to mount but Osbourne is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skipper is working for a kimura but Osbourne is defending it quite comfortably.
Osbourne is trying to get back to full guard.
Osbourne actively working from the bottom here.
Osbourne has a hand on Skipper's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Skipper takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Osbourne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Osbourne trying to get back to full guard but Skipper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skipper landing shots from mount.
Osbourne is looking to improve his position but Skipper isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skipper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osbourne is working to get back to half guard.
Skipper avoids the attempt from Osbourne to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skipper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skipper landing strikes from the mount and Osbourne is in trouble!
Osbourne reaches up to try and control the position but Skipper seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Osbourne rolls and tries to escape and now Skipper has his back!
Elix Skipper has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Osbourne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skipper is trying to control the action in half guard but Osbourne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skipper stalling.
Skipper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Skipper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Osbourne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osbourne works on Skipper's body with a couple of short punches.
Osbourne lands a shot to the body.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osbourne gets through Skipper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Osbourne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osbourne works on Skipper's body with a couple of short punches.
Osbourne digs a right hand underneath Skipper's ribcage. Skipper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Osbourne tries a body shot but Skipper blocks it.
Osbourne pushes Skipper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Osbourne lands a left hand.
Skipper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Osbourne on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osbourne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Osbourne.
Osbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Skipper controls his hands.
Osbourne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Osbourne.
Osbourne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skipper blocks a body shot from Osbourne.
Osbourne trying to land knees to the body.
Osbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Skipper controls the action.
Osbourne tries to work over Skipper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osbourne misses with some punches.
Osbourne crunches a lovely knee into Skipper's ribcage.
Osbourne blocks a body shot from Skipper.
Skipper throws a punch but it's blocked by Osbourne.
Skipper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skipper is working for takedown but Osbourne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Osbourne lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne cracks Skipper with a nice body shot.
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!
Skipper tries to throw a body punch but Osbourne avoids it by throwing Skipper back against the cage.
Osbourne lands a shot to the body.
Osbourne lands a nice uppercut.
Osbourne presses Skipper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osbourne tries to work over Skipper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Skipper controls the action.
Skipper blocks a body shot from Osbourne.
Osbourne lands with a light punch inside.
Skipper prevents a body shot from Osbourne.
Skipper misses with a body punch.
Osbourne lands with a right to the head.
Osbourne misses with a knee to the head.
Skipper working aggressively here.
Osbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Skipper controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Skipper.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skipper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osbourne tries a body shot but Skipper blocks it.
Skipper blocks a body shot from Osbourne.
Skipper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skipper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osbourne backwards.
Skipper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Osbourne after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Osbourne on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osbourne.
Osbourne tries a body shot but Skipper blocks it.
Skipper tries to score a body lock takedown but Osbourne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oleg Osbourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Skipper.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osbourne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne tries to throw a body punch but Skipper avoids it by throwing Osbourne back against the cage.
Osbourne working aggressively here.
Osbourne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skipper backwards.
Osbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skipper's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osbourne.
Skipper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Osbourne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skipper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skipper blocks a body shot from Osbourne.
Skipper prevents a body shot from Osbourne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skipper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osbourne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skipper.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Osbourne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Osbourne 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Osbourne!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oleg Osbourne waved his t-shirt featuring Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf comes to the cage accompanied by War is my destiny. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
197 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loaf lands with a right hand.
Loaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Loaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loaf.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith is trying to control Loaf's posture but Loaf avoids it.
Loaf cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith is trying to control Loaf's posture but Loaf avoids it.
Smith parries the strikes from Loaf easily there. Loaf is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loaf lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Dan Smith has been cut.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Loaf working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control Loaf's posture but Loaf avoids it.
Loaf just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Loaf working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loaf cracks Smith with a big elbow.
That has opened up Dan Smith's cut even more.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loaf cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Loaf control the position.
Loaf working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loaf decides to stand back up. Loaf steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith scores with a jab.
Loaf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Loaf had a free shot at his head there.
Loaf scores with a decent looking hook.
The cut above Dan Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Loaf misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Dan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loaf looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Loaf dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Loaf's head and hops out.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Loaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Loaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Loaf misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Loaf avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Loaf throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Loaf only half commits.
Dan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loaf slips a straight right by Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loaf throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Loaf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Loaf swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Loaf looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Loaf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to improve his position but Loaf is controlling well.
Smith looks gassed!
Loaf wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Loaf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Loaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Loaf is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loaf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith is controlling Loaf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Loaf loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Loaf throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Loaf gets a clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Loaf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaf's elbow.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaf's elbow.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loaf backwards.
It looks like Meat Loaf has been cut.
Loaf tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loaf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loaf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Loaf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith gets to his feet. Loaf looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lunges at Loaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loaf's hand.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loaf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
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!
Smith cracks Loaf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loaf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loaf.
Loaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Nice shot by Smith.
Loaf moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Loaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loaf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loaf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loaf closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to work over Loaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a body shot from Loaf.
Smith tries a body shot but Loaf blocks it.
Loaf tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a body shot but Loaf blocks it.
Loaf working aggressively here.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loaf jumps guard but Smith stands there with Loaf around his waist. Loaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Loaf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is working Loaf over against the cage.
Loaf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Loaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Loaf jumps guard but Smith stands there with Loaf around his waist. Loaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Loaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Smith.
Loaf tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Loaf drops back down to his feet.
Loaf tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Loaf back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Loaf.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loaf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith lands a nice hook to Loaf's body. Loaf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Loaf sees coming a mile off.
Dan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Loaf should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Loaf clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Loaf misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Loaf in his tracks momentarily.
That kick from Smith tenderised Loaf's leg. Loaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Loaf. Beautiful body shot.
Loaf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith works Loaf's body with a nice hook.
Loaf throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with the combination.
Loaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Loaf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loaf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loaf.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loaf's head backwards.
A jab from Loaf misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Loaf backs up against the cage.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Loaf's head back.
Loaf lands a nice looking body shot.
Loaf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Loaf blocking some punches.
Loaf working aggressively here.
Loaf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Loaf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loaf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Loaf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Loaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith blocks a head kick by Loaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loaf throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to circle away but Loaf has him pinned against the cage.
Loaf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith throws a series of punches but Loaf avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Loaf moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Loaf scores with a push kick.
Loaf takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith avoids the head kick by Loaf.
Smith avoids the head kick by Loaf.
Loaf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loaf.
Loaf scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith punishes Loaf's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Loaf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Loaf is in Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loaf landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loaf.
Loaf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Loaf throws a big right hand that misses.
Loaf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control the position.
Loaf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith thuds a left hand into Loaf's body.
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 Meat Loaf.
I think Loaf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Meat Loaf!
A very excited looking Meat Loaf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogg has chosen Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone 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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156 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Do!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Do doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nogg shoots in but no luck this time.
Nogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Do.
Do lands a really nice looking cross but Nogg seems unphased.
Nogg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniel Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogg Nogg.
Nogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nogg shoots in looking for a takedown but Do manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nogg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Do misses with a looping left.
Nogg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Nogg throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Do lands.
Do misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogg moves away from the strike by Do.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do looks to land a right hand but Nogg moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Do's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Do can't break the clinch.
Do stalling against the cage.
Nogg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Do's elbow.
Do trying to stall but Nogg improves his position.
Do tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogg.
Nogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Do controls his hands.
Do jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nogg walks away with a smile on his face. Do gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Do scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Do misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogg throws out a loose jab but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Nogg.
Nogg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Do takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nogg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Do shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nogg defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Nogg.
Nogg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Do rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nogg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Do is out of range and Nogg settles back down.
Do takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nogg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nogg avoids a kick to the body.
Nogg misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do blocks a head kick by Nogg.
Do shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogg sprawls well. Nogg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Do gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Do is breathing heavily.
Nogg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Do to the ground. Nogg is now in Do's guard.
Nogg working some strikes from top position.
Nogg stopping the sweep attempt from Do.
Nogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nogg gets to his feet. Do looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Do sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogg somewhat.
Nogg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Do counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nogg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Do clinches up with Nogg and pushes him back against the cage.
Do is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nogg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Do to the mat. Do regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Do looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogg stays in close to Do's body and controls the position.
Do seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogg advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogg Nogg 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.
Do clinches up against the cage.
Nogg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nogg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nogg lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogg misses with a body punch.
Nogg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nogg prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Nogg - that landed with a thud.
Do prevents a body shot from Nogg.
Do misses with a body punch.
Nogg tries to throw a body punch but Do avoids it by throwing Nogg back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Do is working for takedown but Nogg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Do struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogg controls his hands.
Nogg tries a body shot but Do blocks it.
Nogg lands a shot to the body.
Do fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Do. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nogg.
Nogg lands a body punch.
Nogg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogg is pressed up against the cage. Do has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nogg down to the mat. Nogg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nogg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Do swivels and escapes.
Nogg lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Do at a distance.
Nice body punch from Nogg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nogg. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ogg Nogg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Do takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nogg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nogg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nogg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Daniel Do has been cut.
Nogg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nogg stalling.
Ground and pound from Nogg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do wants to control but Nogg is keeping busy.
Nogg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Nogg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nogg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Do does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nogg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Do knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nogg is trying to control. Do wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nogg wants to pass the guard but Do is defending well.
Do trying to control from the bottom.
Do avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nogg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogg working the head and body with strikes.
Nogg working Do over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ogg Nogg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogg passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ogg Nogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Do's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nogg closes the distance and pushes Do back into the cage.
Do decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Do holds on and takes a little breather.
Nogg wants to control from the top but Do keeps moving.
Nogg pushing down on Do's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogg uses his free foot to push down on Do's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Do.
Do tries to lock up and control but Nogg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Do can't escape the position.
Do is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg working Do over with strikes here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogg working the ground and pound effectively.
Do is bucking up trying to escape but Nogg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nogg lands a heavy elbow.
Nogg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nogg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Do is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Do that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Do is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogg looking to control but Do is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Do in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogg landing shots from mount.
Nogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Do's face.
Do is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nogg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nogg postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Do is out cold - huge knockout for Nogg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ogg Nogg!
Ogg Nogg is the new lightweight champion!
Ogg Nogg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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