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DBC 21: Grey vs Hammer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dreamer - Wiz Khalifa. Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuel - Mettalica. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White gets a clinch.
Garcia tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marc Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia tries to clinch there but White circles away.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Marc Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White instigates a clinch.
White wants the takedown. Garcia is fighting it off but White persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garcia's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jordan White.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White moves into the clinch.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
White takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White stalling.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.
White seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garcia for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan White has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garcia is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White with a jab.
Garcia tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent White getting side control.
White 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.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan White 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.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
White feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, White changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
White performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
White stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.
White wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jordan White.
Garcia tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Garcia.
White decides to pull guard.
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White scoring with strikes but Garcia is staying in there.
BOOM! White connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Garcia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes.
White trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
White controlling the pace for now.
White lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan White dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garcia scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White has managed to clinch.
White prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia working aggressively here.
White wants the takedown. Garcia is fighting it off but White persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garcia's guard against the cage.
Garcia keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White sitting in guard here, content to control.
White wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Jordan White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan White wasn't doing enough on the ground.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
White manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia taking shots to the head.
White working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
White moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garcia has worked his arm free - good work by Garcia!
White decides to take the fight back to the feet.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. White pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Marc Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on White's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weak Knees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cragen comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Cragen. This should be fireworks!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Weak Knees!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knees did well to prevent Cragen getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knees moves into full guard.
Cragen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cragen stopping the sweep attempt from Knees.
Knees keeping moving, preventing Cragen from controlling successfully.
Knees is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knees is controlling Cragen's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cragen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knees has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cragen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knees has Cragen pulled in close to control his posture.
Knees wants to get back to his feet but Cragen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees is trying to control the position but Cragen postures up.
Weak Knees has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Knees misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cragen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knees pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cragen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cragen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cragen avoids the body shot from Knees.
Knees throws a head kick that misses.
Knees throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cragen closes the distance and clinches up with Knees, looking for a takedown. Cragen pushes Knees against the cage but Knees circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees throws a sloppy head kick and Cragen moves out of range easily.
Knees looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown but Knees shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cragen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cragen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knees, pushing him back against the cage.
Cragen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cragen has him pressed against the cage.
Cragen lands a takedown into guard.
Knees looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cragen is one step ahead there.
Cragen trying to control the position from guard on top but Knees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cragen won't allow Knees to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cragen being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knees preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knees shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cragen sprawls well. Cragen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knees gets slowly back to his feet.
Cragen shoots in and drives through. Knees sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knees!
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.
Cragen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cragen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knees trying to control but Cragen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Weak Knees will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knees misses with a takedown attempt - Cragen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cragen avoids the body shot from Knees.
Weak Knees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knees tries to close the distance and clinch but Cragen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knees thows a body shot but no joy.
Knees throws a head kick that misses.
Knees throws a head kick that misses.
Cragen shoots in looking for a takedown but Knees manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cragen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knees throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cragen's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cragen.
Knees rushes Cragen and presses him up against the cage.
Knees is trying to push Cragen away but Cragen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees is breathing heavily.
Knees is pressed up against the cage. Cragen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knees down to the mat. Knees avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cragen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cragen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees lands a big head kick that sends Cragen to the canvas! Knees follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weak Knees!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalil Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang comes to the cage accompanied by Special Agent Huang. Zidane has chosen Tool - Jimmy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Zidane!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Huang misses with a two punch combination.
Zidane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huang's calf.
Huang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huang misses with the combination.
Zidane throws a body punch but Huang moves out of range.
Huang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zidane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zidane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Zidane.
Zidane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Zidane tenderised Huang's leg. Huang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huang needs to keep his hands up - Zidane had a free shot at his head there.
Huang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zidane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huang somewhat.
Zidane lands a slapping body shot.
Zidane lands with a hook. Huang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Huang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khalil Zidane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang throws a sloppy head kick and Zidane moves out of range easily.
Zidane dodges the punch combination from Huang.
Zidane scores with a nice right hand.
Zidane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Zidane.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
Zidane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zidane throws a shot to the body.
Huang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huang closes the distance but Zidane moves to the side
and Zidane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Zidane connects with a looping right hand.
Zidane throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zidane.
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!
Zidane lands a head shot.
Zidane connects with a solid leg kick.
Zidane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zidane catches Huang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zidane tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zidane to the ground. Zidane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zidane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Zidane both land. Nice combination.
Zidane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Huang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab by Zidane.
Zidane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huang.
Zidane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zidane pinned against the cage. Zidane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zidane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zidane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huang walks into a jab.
Huang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zidane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zidane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zidane digs a good body shot into Huang's ribs.
Zidane digs a good hook to Huang's body.
Zidane scores with a sloppy right hand. Huang should have avoided that one.
Zidane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zidane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Huang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zidane jabs Huang right on the nose. Huang blinks but takes it well.
Zidane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zidane. Huang shrugs it off though.
Huang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zidane jabs Huang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zidane connects with a single shot there.
Zidane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zidane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zidane.
Huang wants to clinch.
Huang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zidane finds it's way round the side to connect with Huang's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zidane lands a body shot.
Zidane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Zidane 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.
Zidane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zidane feints and then cracks Huang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huang down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zidane.
Huang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Zidane circles away.
Huang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Zidane misses.
Zidane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Huang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Huang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huang tests Zidane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang misses the jab.
Zidane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zidane lands with an uppercut that bounces Huang off the cage and back into range.
Zidane scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zidane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huang somewhat.
Khalil Zidane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zidane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zidane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zidane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zidane connects with the punch.
Zidane lands with an overhand left.
Zidane stuns Huang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zidane scores with a leg kick.
Zidane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Zidane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huang doesn't seem phased though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Huang. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zidane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huang takes one on the button.
Huang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zidane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zidane connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Zidane.
Huang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zidane can pounce on him.
Huang takes one on the button.
Zidane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huang on the side of the head.
Huang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Zidane pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zidane.
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zidane connects with a right hand. Huang shakes it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Huang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zidane with a nice cross.
Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zidane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huang throws an elbow that misses. Zidane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huang's guard. Nice move by Zidane!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zidane is aware though and is defending well.
Huang is looking to stand up but Zidane isn't so interested in that idea.
Huang is working an open guard so Zidane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That kick from Zidane tenderised Huang's leg. Huang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zidane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zidane connects with a looping right hand.
Huang slips under a jab from Zidane.
George Huang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidane keeps Huang at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Zidane.
Zidane connects with a jab.
Huang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zidane throws a shot to the body.
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zidane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zidane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huang tries to clinch but Zidane moves out of range.
Huang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zidane throws a shot to the body.
Zidane swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zidane connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back.
A jab from Zidane does it's job there.
Zidane connects with a leg kick. Huang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalil Zidane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zidane, as that shot connected.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Zidane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huang misses with a series of wild punches.
Zidane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Huang misses with a few strikes there.
Huang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zidane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zidane!
Huang misses with a combination
enabling Zidane to counter with a crisp jab.
Zidane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zidane can pounce on him.
Zidane stuns Huang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zidane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Zidane.
An inside leg kick lands from Zidane.
Zidane cracks Huang with an open hand slap.
Zidane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zidane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zidane scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zidane as he connects with a hook.
Zidane connects with a leg kick. Huang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zidane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zidane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Zidane as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zidane.
Khalil Zidane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huang has closed the distance and engaged Zidane in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang fails to pull guard.
Zidane breaks the clinch.
Zidane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huang under the eye.
Zidane connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back.
Huang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zidane finds it's way round the side to connect with Huang's head.
Zidane throws out a powerful jab.
Huang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zidane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huang wants to clinch up but Zidane keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Zidane there.
Huang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zidane can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zidane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Huang takes a step back to recover.
Huang tries to clinch there but Zidane circles away.
Huang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huang throws a right and a left that Zidane avoids nicely.
Huang shoots in but Zidane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zidane lands with a shot to the body.
Huang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zidane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zidane catches Huang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Huang backs up against the cage.
Huang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zidane is out of range and Huang settles back down.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zidane avoids it really well and circles away.
Zidane connects with an inside leg kick.
Zidane feints a jab promting Huang to slip. Zidane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Huang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zidane stuffs the takedown attempt from Huang. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zidane catches Huang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zidane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huang has time to react.
Zidane scores with a jab. Huang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zidane lands the left hand.
George Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick there by Zidane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Zidane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zidane 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Zidane!
In his post fight interview, Khalil Zidane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simmons might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kid cypher round 11. This should be fireworks!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons shoots in and drives through. Jensen sprawls well.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt
and Simmons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jensen is looking to escape.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Simmons in his half guard.
Jensen trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Jensen is working away.
Jensen wants to sweep but Simmons has passed to side control!
Simmons working the ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons lands some shots froms side control.
Simmons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jensen on the ground.
Simmons landing a few strikes.
Jensen throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jensen looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Jensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position but Jensen is working away.
Simmons cracks Jensen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons controls the position from side control.
Simmons trying to control the action but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Jensen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Simmons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jensen to see if he's OK.
Jensen is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Jensen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simmons cracks Jensen with a big right hand but Jensen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simmons scoring with punches from side control.
Jensen is rocked!
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!
Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jensen to see if he's OK.
Jensen is still in real trouble! Can Simmons finish him?
Simmons scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is putting a hurting on Jensen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Simmons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simmons controlling from side mount.
Jensen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jensen is not content to let Simmons control the position.
Simmons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jensen down.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jensen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Simmons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simmons working the head with strikes.
Simmons in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jensen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Simmons turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Simmons!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cooper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Da Rude - Sandstorm. Matt Cooper 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper scores with a hook.
Cooper shoots and misses
so Stewart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stewart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stewart works over Cooper with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stewart passes into half guard.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Stewart maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cooper could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stewart has cracked it and Cooper is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stewart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Stewart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magakian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sevak Magakian Highlights. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magakian shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magakian eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Magakian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Magakian is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magakian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marcus Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sevak Magakian.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Magakian managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Magakian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magakian closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Magakian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Magakian looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magakian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magakian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magakian looks gassed!
Magakian misses with a hook
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Magakian tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva stalls.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Magakian is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magakian wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magakian is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Magakian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Magakian seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magakian swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magakian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Magakian takes an elbow to the forehead.
A hook to the body from Silva.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Magakian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magakian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcus Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva slows down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Magakian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands an uppercut.
Magakian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva 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.
Silva has Magakian up against the cage in a clinch.
Magakian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Magakian can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Magakian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magakian wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to control from the top but Magakian keeps moving.
Silva won't allow Magakian to get back to his feet.
Magakian is breathing heavily.
Magakian wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Magakian's head.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva prevents Magakian from standing back up.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Magakian is working away.
Magakian is trying to stand.
Silva wants to control but Magakian is keeping him busy.
Magakian kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
Magakian throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magakian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magakian letting Silva take a breather here.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magakian avoids it.
Magakian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marcus Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magakian tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Marcus Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sevak Magakian.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva is trying to trip Magakian. He has hold of a leg but Magakian is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Magakian wants to sweep but no luck.
Magakian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magakian 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magakian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva throws a right hand that Magakian ducks under and follows up with a left that Magakian also avoids with ease.
Magakian rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magakian.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magakian manages to break the clinch.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magakian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Magakian's ribcage. Magakian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magakian has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magakian pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Magakian dives into Silva's guard.
Magakian won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Magakian like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Magakian from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Silva!
A determined Marcus Silva didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinjo Shinomori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Greene acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinjo Shinomori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Greene!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene throws a head kick that half lands.
Greene goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Greene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shinomori.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Shinomori misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Greene misses with a combination
and Shinomori counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greene's guard now.
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shinomori defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinomori forces his way into half guard.
Shinomori trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Shinomori moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shinomori easily slips into full mount!
Greene is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Greene tries to hold on but Shinomori postures up.
Shinomori is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Greene has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shinomori takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shinomori wants to control the pace but Greene is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Greene manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shinomori off and has taken his back!
Greene has the hooks in. Shinomori is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Greene has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shinomori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shinomori has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Greene doesn't have the hooks in and Shinomori manages to turn into his guard.
Greene working for a triangle but Shinomori defends it easily.
Greene looks gassed!
Shinomori trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene keeping full guard, as Shinomori tries to pass.
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinomori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinomori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shinomori pushes down on Greene's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shinomori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. Shinomori eventually gives up the hold.
Shinomori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shinomori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greene pushes Shinomori off looking to stand but Shinomori dives back in and keeps control.
Shinomori trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Shinomori moves nicely into 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.
Shinomori advances nicely into full mount.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shinomori working for a submission but Greene is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinjo Shinomori dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greene takes one on the button.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinomori throws a chopping leg kick but Greene manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greene throws a head kick that Shinomori semi-blocks.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shinomori back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greene scores with a head kick. Shinomori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinomori throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Shinomori moves out of range easily.
Shinomori throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Shinomori blocks a head kick by Greene.
Shinomori looking to score a takedown here. Greene is defending well but Shinomori drives through and ends up in Greene's guard.
Shinomori advances position into side control!
Shinomori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinomori working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shinomori wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Shinomori is trying to get an arm triangle but Greene is defending well.
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!
Greene is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinomori thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shinomori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Shinomori drags him back down.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Shinomori keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene pushes Shinomori away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shinomori gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shinomori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Shinomori is really struggling to control Greene but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shinomori tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shinomori has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greene is not content to let Shinomori control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinjo Shinomori dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Shinomori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinomori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Shinomori avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene lands a head kick. Shinomori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shinomori shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene lands a head kick!
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinomori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws a head kick but Shinomori moves out of range.
Greene lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shinomori wants to slow Greene down by chopping away at his legs.
Greene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shinomori.
Greene throws a head kick that Shinomori semi-blocks.
Kai Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Shinomori moves out of range easily.
Shinomori throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and Shinomori only half commits.
Kai Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinomori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinomori moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Greene defending well as Shinomori loads up on a big left hand.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinomori.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinomori moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Shinomori throws a low kick but Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shinomori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greene is out of range and Shinomori settles back down.
Greene connects with a high kick.
Shinomori misses with a low kick.
Greene connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Shinomori throws a solid leg kick but Greene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shinomori.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shinomori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shinomori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinomori shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinjo Shinomori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene looks to land a body kick but Shinomori moved away.
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 Shinjo Shinomori.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shinomori, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinjo Shinomori!
Shinjo Shinomori managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trick Daddy- Let's Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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153 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Lighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Pandora!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lighty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pandora throws a chopping leg kick but Lighty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lighty walks into a jab.
Ronnie Pandora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandora thumps Lighty with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pandora.
Lighty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandora to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lighty misses with a wild combination.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pandora! Lighty is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Pandora!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl der Grosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Lannister will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl der Grosse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister misses with a two punch combination.
Karl der Grosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
der Grosse throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
A jab from der Grosse misses.
der Grosse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
der Grosse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lannister scores with a spinning back kick!
der Grosse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lannister is looking to reverse the position.
Lannister throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lannister misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lannister gets back to half guard.
der Grosse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
der Grosse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
der Grosse lands strikes from half guard.
Lannister is trying to get back to full guard.
der Grosse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
der Grosse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lannister defending well though.
der Grosse throwing shots but Lannister is blocking nicely.
der Grosse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
der Grosse prevents Lannister from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
der Grosse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lannister wants to improve his position but der Grosse is controlling well.
der Grosse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
der Grosse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
der Grosse passes to full mount!
der Grosse lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
der Grosse pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
der Grosse connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
der Grosse landing shots from mount.
der Grosse scores with a couple of good head shots there.
der Grosse landing punches.
Lannister is rocked!
der Grosse controlling the position easily from mount.
Lannister is still in real trouble! Can der Grosse finish him?
der Grosse postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Lannister out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! der Grosse goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karl der Grosse!
Karl der Grosse is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karl der Grosse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Black Hammer enters the cage!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Grey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer connects with a leg kick. Grey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Grey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grey has a takedown stuffed.
Grey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer counters with a big head kick but Grey shrugs it off.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grey has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Grey.
Hammer tries to work over Grey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grey prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grey just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Grey defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer tries to work over Grey's front leg with a kick but Grey checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Grey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Grey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hammer.
Grey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
A lazy left from Grey finds it's target.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Grey moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Grey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grey can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer with a hook.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grey is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grey throws out a leg kick but Hammer moves out of range and Grey only half commits.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Grey.
Hammer slips a jab from Grey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Grey avoids it.
Grey is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Grey misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer tests Grey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Hammer blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grey.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Grey moved away.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grey has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Hammer is predictable there
and Grey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Grey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Hammer 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.
Grey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Grey swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grey pinned against the cage. Grey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Grey's front leg but catches the back leg as Grey tries to avoid it.
Grey throws out a powerful jab.
Grey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grey lands the left hand.
Grey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Grey misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to slow Grey down by chopping away at his legs.
Grey lands a jab to the head.
Grey blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Grey throws a one two combo.
Grey connects with a body shot.
Hammer throws a hook but Grey blocks it.
Jab, jab by Hammer - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammer.
Good shot there by Grey.
Black Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Grey looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Grey.
Grey throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer walks into a jab.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammer, right into the meat.
Grey connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Grey blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammer.
Grey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Grey lands a front kick.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grey, right into the meat.
Hammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer blocks a leg kick.
Grey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grey loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Grey does it's job there.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Grey misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grey thinking.
Grey throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grey throws out the jab.
Grey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Grey.
Grey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Grey.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Grey's head but Grey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer thumps Grey with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Grey.
Grey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grey wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Grey tries to move to mount but Hammer blocks the move with his legs.
Grey trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is not content to let Grey control the position.
Hammer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grey passes to side control.
Grey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Grey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hammer to see if he's OK.
Grey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hammer tries to buck Grey off but Grey is having none of it.
Grey throws an elbow but Hammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grey is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grey is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is not content to let Grey control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey advances nicely into full mount.
Grey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer working to try and regain half guard.
Grey is landing with some decent strikes but Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is in a horrible position here. Grey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hammer can't escape the position.
Hammer wants to hold on but Grey pushes him away.
Grey has hold of Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey with shots to the head and body - Hammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer tries to hold on but Grey postures up.
Desmond Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Grey clearly takes that round.
That's time! Grey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grey misses with a looping right.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but Grey moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammer is looking to chop away at Grey's legs.
Grey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grey.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Grey.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer misses with a low kick as Grey jumps back.
Hammer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Grey saw that one coming.
Hammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grey checks a leg kick.
Grey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Grey as Hammer shoots in.
Hammer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grey throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer cracks the inside of Grey's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Grey blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Grey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey is just out of range.
Hammer defending well as Grey loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Hammer.
Grey throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Grey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Grey digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Grey sees coming a mile off.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Grey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grey misses with an uppercut.
Hammer swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Hammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grey misses with an uppercut.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Grey tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Desmond Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Hammer.
Donk. Grey catches Hammer right on the button with a cross.
Grey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grey stuns Hammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grey as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grey connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Black Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
The fighters circling - Grey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Hammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grey checks it well.
Grey tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey slips under a jab from Hammer.
A good leg kick by Hammer.
Grey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Grey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Grey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a leg kick that knocks Grey off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Hammer.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Hammer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer lands a leg kick that knocks Grey off balance momentarily.
Grey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer scores with a jab.
A jab from Grey misses.
Grey tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Grey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grey throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammer in his tracks.
Grey avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Grey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer throws the left hand but Grey avoids the punch easily.
Grey loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Grey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hammer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grey tries to advance to mount but Hammer denies him.
Grey trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Grey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hammer's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grey's best efforts.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grey.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Grey is controlling well.
Hammer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey is desperately trying to improve his position but Hammer has a good base and remains in mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Desmond Grey!
Desmond Grey retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Desmond Grey made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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