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CCF 42: Cat vs, Junior PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo Cunnings is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miller quickly recovers to half guard.
Cunnings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller is looking to control Cunnings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunnings decides to stand and escape the position.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cunnings counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cunnings.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Miller seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cunnings prevents it.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cunnings walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunnings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller tries for a takedown but Cunnings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunnings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Cunnings sees coming a mile off.
Cunnings tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunnings tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunnings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunnings wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Cunnings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunnings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cunnings wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Cunnings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cunnings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cunnings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miller prevents Cunnings from moving into mount.
Cunnings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cunnings moves into full mount!
Cunnings stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
tj Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnings tries to clinch up.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cunnings stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jojo Cunnings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cunnings tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cunnings is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cunnings tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller is pressing down on Cunnings's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunnings is holding on for now.
Cunnings is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings is looking to get back to full guard here but Miller has managed to pass to side control instead.
Miller decides to stand back up.
Cunnings wants to clinch.
Miller leaves Cunnings 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.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller successfully pulls guard.
Cunnings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller controls Cunnings momentarily but Cunnings frees himself.
Cunnings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
Cunnings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Cunnings keeps moving.
Miller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cunnings has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Cunnings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cunnings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller advances to half guard.
Cunnings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller prevents Cunnings from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Cunnings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 tj Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunnings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Cunnings on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunnings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
tj Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Cunnings.
Cunnings tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miller wants to control but Cunnings is keeping him busy.
Cunnings tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cunnings's legs.
Cunnings is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Cunnings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunnings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Cunnings eventually gives up the hold.
Cunnings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunnings is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cunnings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Cunnings is controlling him well.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Cunnings stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Miller to get to his feet.
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cunnings's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunnings is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 tj Miller.
I think Miller 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 for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Jojo Cunnings wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metalingus by Alter Bridge kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guillermo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Copeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Copeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Copeland is fending him off so far but Martinez persists. Nope, Copeland circles away and we're back to standing.
Copeland throws out a powerful jab.
Martinez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Copeland misses.
Copeland looks to land a combination. Martinez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Guillermo Martinez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Copeland pinned against the cage. Copeland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Copeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martinez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guillermo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Copeland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Martinez got wobbled bad by a big combination! Copeland presses forward with punches and knees until Martinez stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Martinez closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Copeland!
A less than humble Adam Copeland misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick House!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by House.
House drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz leaves House with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
House has taken the fight to the clinch.
House has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
House is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for House on the ground.
House in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Diaz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick House!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick House thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jones Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette comes to the cage accompanied by Dove and Grenade. Travis Lirette has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Travis Lirette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Jones Stark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark clinches.
Lirette has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark just leaning against Lirette, taking a breather.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lirette is defending well for now.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lirette gets control of Stark's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lirette will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lirette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stark defends well.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lirette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lirette is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stark drops back looking for a leg! Lirette is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lirette manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Lirette's guard.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lirette keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Lirette pushes a forearm under Stark's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stark is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Lirette!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Lirette thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Fedorov shoots in.
Fedorov has a takedown stuffed.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Stewart circles away easily
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov moves into full guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Fedorov is keeping the position.
Fedorov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stewart has passed into side control.
Fedorov is trying to improve his position.
Stewart trying to control the position but Fedorov is working away.
Check out the look on Stewart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart advances nicely into full mount.
Fedorov is desperately trying to improve his position but Stewart has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fedorov tries to break free.
Stewart has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fedorov tries to escape but Stewart has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart is trying to stick to Fedorov's back but Fedorov is turning into Stewart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stewart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fedorov.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
Stewart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has his foot on Fedorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fedorov works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Fedorov throws a strike but Stewart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov is looking for a triangle here but Stewart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stewart controls the position.
Fedorov dodges the ground and pound from Stewart.
Stewart trying to control the position but Fedorov is working away.
Fedorov is trying to improve his position.
Fedorov taking a bit of punishment here - Stewart scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to bench press Stewart off him but Stewart keeps the position.
Fedorov is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Fedorov tries to buck Stewart off but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Fedorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fedorov is looking to reverse the position.
Fedorov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stewart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart is keen to just control but Fedorov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fedorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is working an open guard so Stewart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fedorov with a poor takedown
and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Fedorov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart wanted to stand there but Fedorov had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart won't allow Fedorov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stewart clinches up against the cage.
Stewart is working for takedown but Fedorov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fedorov goes for a takedown attempt but Stewart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fedorov with a poor takedown
and Stewart counters with a single leg into guard. Fedorov didn't expect that.
Fedorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fedorov wants to get back to full guard.
Fedorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fedorov is proving hard to escape from.
Fedorov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fedorov is aware though and is defending well.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Fedorov is proving a slippery customer.
Fedorov is looking to advance position but Stewart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fedorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stewart trying to control but Fedorov is having none of it.
Fedorov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stewart.
Stewart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fedorov to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov rolls, trying to escape but Stewart keeps control of the position.
Fedorov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stewart's guard. Nice work there by Fedorov.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedorov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Fedorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fedorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fedorov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedorov slips nicely into half guard.
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Fedorov throws a strike but Stewart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fedorov lands a couple of elbows.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fedorov distracts Stewart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov looking to pass the guard.
Fedorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fedorov's guard.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fedorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart slips nicely into half guard.
Fedorov gets full guard.
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 Alexander Fedorov 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. This is the final round!
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedorov gets the takedown into side control.
Stewart prevents Fedorov from improving position.
Stewart is trying to improve his position.
Stewart prevents Fedorov from improving position.
Stewart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stewart punching from the bottom.
Fedorov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Stewart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stewart keeping full guard, as Fedorov tries to pass.
Fedorov works over Stewart with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fedorov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fedorov scoring with punches from side control.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Fedorov connects with a nice short shot to Stewart's temple.
Fedorov slips a nice elbow through Stewart's hands, connecting with Stewart's forehead.
Fedorov winds up and cracks Stewart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov drops an elbow to the side of Stewart's head.
Fedorov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stewart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fedorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart tries to roll over but Fedorov keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fedorov lands a nice short elbow.
Fedorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fedorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart trying to control here.
Stewart has hold of Fedorov's hands but Fedorov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fedorov slips a nice elbow through Stewart's hands, connecting with Stewart's forehead.
Fedorov winds up and cracks Stewart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stewart is rocked!
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fedorov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stewart is still in real trouble! Can Fedorov finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedorov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart tries to get to full guard but Fedorov has control of the leg.
Stewart taking some punishment here, with Fedorov in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedorov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Alexander Fedorov wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Fedorov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solar Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Jezzy- Lose my mind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Solar Flair had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solar Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard connects with a nice looking jab.
Flair throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard pushes Flair up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard can't get the takedown.
Flair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flair breaks from the clinch.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maynard slips under a jab.
Flair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maynards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
Flair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maynard.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Flair moves away and avoids it.
Maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maynard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flair!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maynard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Flair can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flair is looking to escape.
Maynard lands a big shot there that rocks Flair but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maynard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Maynard.
Flair is rocked!
Maynard lands a big shot to the head and Flair winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gray Maynard!
A pretty intense looking Gray Maynard took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Eberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eberson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mongtong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eberson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eberson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from Eberson.
Mongtong feints and then cracks Eberson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eberson down.
Mongtong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Eberson.
Mongtong misses with a straight right.
Mongtong tries to score with a low kick but Eberson moves his leg out of the way.
Eberson moves out of range as Mongtong throws a body kick.
Good work by Eberson as he checks the leg kick.
Mongtong scores with a head kick. Eberson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eberson throws a right hand that Mongtong ducks under and follows up with a left that Mongtong also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eberson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Mongtong and Eberson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mongtong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wong Mongtong!
An out of breath Wong Mongtong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kincade.
Ryan Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kincade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman with a poor takedown
and Kincade counters with a good low kick that Hoffman was not able to check.
Kincade moves into the clinch.
Kincade presses Hoffman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kincade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kincade'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.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Kincade throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kincade tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
Kincade just leaning against Hoffman, taking a breather.
Kincade works on Hoffman's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoffman pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kincade throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Kincade pushes his legs off easily.
Kincade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoffman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincade is one step ahead there.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kincade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kincade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kincade stopping the sweep attempt from Hoffman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Kincade pushes his legs off easily.
Hoffman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kincade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman working for submissions but it's allowed Kincade to get to half guard.
Hoffman tries to get to full guard but Kincade has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kincade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kincade wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kincade counters with a leg kick.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Kincade counters with a solid body kick.
Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hoffman.
Hoffman gets a double leg takedown into Kincade's guard.
Kincade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kincade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman passes Kincade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kincade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoffman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincade keeps working.
Kincade is looking to control Hoffman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kincade avoid being mounted?
Hoffman throws a strike but Kincade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Kincade keeps moving.
Hoffman throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hoffman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kincade.
Hoffman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincade is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincade is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kincade wants to control but Hoffman postures up.
Hoffman is looking to take a break and control but Kincade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kincade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kincade holding on.
Hoffman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Hoffman stalls from top position.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Hoffman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hoffman cracks Kincade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Hoffman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoffman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kincade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
and Kincade counters with a head kick.
Kincade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffman goes for a takedown attempt but Kincade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kincade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kincade stops a takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hoffman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kincade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kincade lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ryan Hoffman has been cut.
Kincade looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Kincade is pressed up against the cage. Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kincade down to the mat. Kincade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoffman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kincade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kincade stacks Hoffman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kincade!
Hoffman taking a bit of punishment here - Kincade scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman, who protects the arm well.
Kincade trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman taking a bit of punishment here - Kincade scoring with strikes.
Hoffman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoffman is concentrating on defense, preventing Kincade from advancing position.
Kincade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoffman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincade pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman is in trouble now - Kincade has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Kincade's attempts to control the action.
Kincade avoids the attempt from Hoffman to control.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hoffman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Kincade counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kincade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoffman's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kincade.
Hoffman with a poor takedown
and Kincade moves into the clinch.
Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hoffman.
Kincade is leaning against Hoffman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kincade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoffman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hoffman jumps guard but Kincade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kincade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kincade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kincade smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
Kincade throws a leg kick but Hoffman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kincade fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kincade counters with a slapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoffman blocks the leg kick.
Kincade misses with a low kick.
Hoffman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Kincade counters with a nice leg kick.
Kincade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoffman, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Kincade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kincade obliges.
Kincade scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincade.
Kincade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the temple.
Kincade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kincade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kincade lands an elbow inside that Hoffman shrugs off.
Kincade trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kincade to keep the fight standing.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Kincade manages to get underhooks.
Kincade stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kincade for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Kincade throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kincade misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade had his way with Ryan Hoffman in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hoffman'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!
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kincade counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kincade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range and Kincade settles back down.
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Kincade counters with a low kick, right behind Hoffman 's knee.
Rory Kincade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kincade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rory Kincade is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kincade.
Kincade lands a nice shot that snaps Hoffman's head back.
Hoffman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kincade scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kincade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade is looking to slow Hoffman down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Kincade.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kincade counters with a leg kick.
Hoffman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kincade tries to clinch up.
Kincade fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoffman in the body.
Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Hoffman off balance momentarily.
Kincade throws a front kick that sends Hoffman stumbling back into the cage.
Kincade scores with a push kick.
Kincade closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincade lands a body shot.
Rory Kincade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hoffman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kincade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.
Hoffman jumps guard but Kincade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kincade just leaning against Hoffman, taking a breather.
Kincade lands a right hand.
Kincade works on Hoffman's body with a couple of short punches.
Rory Kincade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kincade stalling in the clinch.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kincade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kincade.
Hoffman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kincade smiles and moves away.
Hoffman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kincade counters with a left to the body.
Hoffman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kincade counters with a nice body kick.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Kincade counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade clinches.
Kincade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Kincade holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoffman drops back down to his feet.
Kincade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryan Hoffman 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.
Hoffman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Kincade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kincade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade wins by unanimous decision!
Rory Kincade retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Rory Kincade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barn Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelso Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelso Junior looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barn Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adelso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cat throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barn Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cat misses the shot to the body.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior avoids the head kick by Cat.
Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Junior looks gassed!
Cat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cat misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Cat misses its intended target.
Cat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cat thumps Junior with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cat thumps Junior with a low kick.
Cat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cat tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Cat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior blocks a head kick by Cat.
An inside leg kick lands from Cat.
Cat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Junior takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Adelso Junior has been cut.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Cat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cat scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cat.
Junior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cat. Cat obviously looking to wear him down.
Cat feints and then cracks Junior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junior down.
Cat scores with a head kick. Junior tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Junior is rocked!
Cat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Cat finish him?
Junior's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cat swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Cat throws a powerful right kick. Junior tried to block low but the kick was high! Junior was taken right off of his feet! Cat jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barn Cat!
Barn Cat took some time post fight to say the following; 'Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night!'.
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