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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Master of Puppets - Metallica. Lawrence Trainor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Weston's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Weston!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weston tries to avoid it but Trainor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weston to the ground. Weston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weston looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Trainor is looking to clinch but Weston is avoiding it.
Trainor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trainor pushes Weston up against the cage in a clinch.
Trainor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weston uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trainor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trainor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trainor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weston has managed to get both his arms back between Trainor's legs - danger averted.
Weston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trainor is proving hard to escape from.
Trainor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor pushes Weston off and scrambles back to his feet.
Weston tries to keep at a distance but Trainor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trainor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trainor scores with a knee to the head.
Weston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Weston blocks it.
Trainor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trainor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weston as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Trainor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor slips under a jab from Weston.
Trainor tries to clinch there but Weston circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trainor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trainor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trainor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Weston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trainor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weston has managed to get both his arms back between Trainor's legs - danger averted.
Trainor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trainor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Weston should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Trainor has tightened it up now! Weston should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lawrence Trainor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Dominator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Dominator!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominator throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Dominator scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dominator lands a nice shot that snaps Head's head back.
Dominator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Head is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head moves out of range as Dominator throws a body kick.
Head thumps Dominator with a low kick.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dominator is out of range and Head settles back down.
A low kick from Head misses
and Dominator counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dominator, right into the meat.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head looks for the body kick but Dominator saw that one coming.
Head motions for Dominator to come forward. Head throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator throws a nice head kick!
Dominator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Dominator.
Dominator misses with a two punch combination.
Dominator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominator.
Dominator misses with the combination.
Head misses with a low kick.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head throws a low kick, looking for Dominator's leg but Dominator calmly moves out of range.
Head throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dominator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominator checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominick Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head thows a leg kick but Dominator checks it
and Dominator counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dominator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominator throws a body kick the misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head motions for Dominator to come forward. Head throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Head throws a chopping leg kick but Dominator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Head throws a push kick but Dominator slaps the foot to one side.
Head misses with a head kick.
Dominator misses with a kick to the body.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Head 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 Dominator has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dominator and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dominator throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Dominator lands a right hook to the body.
Dominator looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Dominator lands a slapping body shot.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dominator's calf.
Dominator checks a leg kick nicely.
Head blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Head swings for the body but Dominator moves out of range.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dominator throws a wild body kick that Head sees coming a mile off.
Head throws a leg kick
and Dominator counters with a body kick that stops Head in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a kick to the body.
Head throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Head thows a leg kick but Dominator checks it
and Dominator counters with a solid body kick.
Head throws a head kick that misses
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominator throws a front kick that sends Head stumbling back into the cage.
Head scores with a push kick.
Head throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dominator.
Head misses with the body kick
and Dominator counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dominator throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Dominator misses
and Head counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head misses with a leg kick
and Dominator finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dominator blocks a head kick by Head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dominator!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boot Head will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Head misses with a kick to the body.
Dominator throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
Head pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Head doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dominator throws a combination. Head tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dominator scores with a head kick. Head tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dominator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Head throws a half hearted mid kick.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Dominator moves out of range easily.
Dominator throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Head.
Dominator blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dominator's calf.
Head does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dominator misses with a low kick as Head jumps back.
Head throws a leg kick but Dominator sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dominator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head moves out of range of the body kick.
Dominator connects with an inside leg kick.
Head misses with the body kick
and Dominator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Dominator fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dominator throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head throws a head kick but Dominator moves out of range.
Dominick Dominator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominator goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a lazy body kick
and Dominator counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Head is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dominator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
Dominator is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Dominator moves out of range easily.
Dominator lands with a kick to the ribs.
Head throws a push kick but Dominator slaps the foot to one side.
Dominator lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Head.
Crunch! Dominator slams his shin into Head's torso.
Dominator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boot Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominator misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Head.
Head lands a leg kick that knocks Dominator off balance momentarily.
Dominator misses with a body kick.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominator tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominator feints a jab promting Head to slip. Dominator then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Head slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Dominator moves out of range easily.
Head throws a leg kick
and Dominator counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Head.
Dominator's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dominator throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick by Head misses
and Dominator counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head connects with a high kick.
Dominator avoids the head kick by Head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominator checks a leg kick.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Head misses
and Dominator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominator throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dominator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Dominator.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dominator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominick Dominator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Dominator moves out of range easily.
Head throws a push kick but Dominator slaps the foot to one side.
Dominator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head avoids a kick to the body.
Head throws a lazy head kick
and Dominator counters with a nice kick to the body.
Head throws a leg kick but Dominator checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dominator.
Head throws a chopping leg kick but Dominator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dominator throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
Dominator throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Dominator tries a head kick but it misses.
Head throws a leg kick
and Dominator counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Dominator finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head looks to land a left hand but Dominator moved out of range nicely.
Dominator lands a jab.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dominator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Head counters with a big head kick but Dominator shrugs it off.
A low kick from Head misses
and Dominator counters with a nice low kick that buckles Head's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Head throws out a leg kick but Dominator moves out of range and Head only half commits.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Head throws a front kick aimed at Dominator's knee but Dominator avoids it well.
Dominator explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Dominator.
A head kick by Head misses
and Dominator makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Head really felt that one!
Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dominator is out of range and Head settles back down.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dominator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominator throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Head misses with a head kick.
Dominator cracks the inside of Head's front leg.
Head fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dominator checks it well.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominator throws a head kick that misses.
Dominator scores with a nice body kick.
Head will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Head is looking to land body kicks.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dominator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dominator swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Head.
Head misses with a hook.
Head throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dominator throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
A head kick by Head misses
and Dominator counters with a low kick, right behind Head 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a leg kick
and Dominator counters with a head kick. That will keep Head thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dominator fails to land with a series of punches.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Dominator.
A head kick by Head misses
and Dominator finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dominator throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dominator throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Head lands but Dominator takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head lands a nice looking body kick.
Head throws a low kick but Dominator avoids it.
Dominator throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominick Dominator.
Well Dominator has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Dominator!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: From Hell by Faces Of Mars. Jack Fadden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves lands a jab-cross combination.
Fadden misses with an uppercut.
Alves lands a really nice looking cross but Fadden seems unphased.
Alves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves controlling from the full mount.
Alves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alves controlling the position easily from mount.
Alves looking to control but Fadden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fadden can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fadden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fadden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alves is trying to control here but Fadden has managed to regain half guard.
Fadden is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
Alves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alves trying to control the action but Fadden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fadden trying to strike off his back.
Fadden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fadden throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fadden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Fadden's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alves wants to control but Fadden is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alves's best efforts.
Alves in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fadden tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Alves!
Hector Alves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ''Run This Town'' by Jay-Z feat. Kanye West and Rihanna. Chase has chosen Forever as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Denny Chase is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Chase!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chase tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chase wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Chase would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chase off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Smith feints and as Chase raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith works over Chase with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chase's head.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chase wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Chase keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Chase wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances position into side control!
Chase is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Chase taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Chase is working away.
Chase tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith tries for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chase parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chase to escape.
Chase is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A control attempt from Chase but he's now mounted!
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chase can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Chase but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Chase in real trouble here! The ref calls for Chase to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Smith!
Darren Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
Darren Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Gilop® for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
13 - 32 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabricio Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazansky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thiago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazansky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazansky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thiago is trying to control but can't.
Thiago gets full guard.
Thiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazansky defends it easily.
Thiago looking for a triangle here. Kazansky is fighting it but it looks tight! Thiago pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kazansky is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fabricio Thiago!
After the big win, Fabricio Thiago made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kobra Clothing Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vpered kPobede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kPobede is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kalinka. Harry Balls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vpered kPobede's chin.
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32
194 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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32
202 lbs
20 - 11 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vpered kPobede!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by kPobede.
Balls fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from kPobede is predictable there
and Balls counters with a single leg into guard. kPobede didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
kPobede has his feet on Balls's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Balls throws a leg kick but kPobede checks it.
Balls doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting kPobede counter with a right hand.
kPobede throws a leg kick which misses Balls's front leg but catches the back leg as Balls tries to avoid it.
Harry Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balls with a poor takedown
and kPobede counters with a low kick, right behind Balls 's knee.
kPobede throws out a leg kick but Balls moves out of range and kPobede only half commits.
kPobede tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from kPobede.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Balls!
Balls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balls is working hard here to advance position.
kPobede wants to control the pace but Balls is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balls is squirming around, avoiding kPobede's attempts to control the action.
Balls manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Balls is refusing to be controlled, as kPobede sits in half guard.
kPobede is looking to advance position but Balls won't allow it.
Balls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vpered kPobede has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
kPobede showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls blocks a head kick by kPobede.
Balls throws a leg kick but kPobede sees it coming and moves out of range.
kPobede pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balls scoring well with a low kick there.
kPobede dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balls. That did some damage!
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
kPobede throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls thows a leg kick but kPobede checks it
and kPobede counters with a leg kick.
kPobede lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balls's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kPobede connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balls. Balls circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
kPobede clobbers Balls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balls is rocked!
kPobede throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Balls crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vpered kPobede!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ag is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Lion Zion. Mr Ag told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ag!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson rushes Ag and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ag's head.
Ag looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ag backwards.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Ag.
Ag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Ag takes a shot to the head.
Ag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson gets through Ag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ag misses with an elbow over the top.
Ag takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ag has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson pushes Ag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes Ag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ags head.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ag backwards.
Ag can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Ag misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A short right from Johnson.
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!
Ag misses with a body punch.
Ag can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ag backwards.
Ag is rocked!
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ag is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ag.
Ag looks gassed!
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson forces Ag back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ag backwards.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ag backwards.
Ag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson cracks Ag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson clinches up with Ag and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ag eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ag to the canvas! Ag doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Johnson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Johnson!
Marcus Johnson retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Marcus Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Sessions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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27
156 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Sessions!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sato catches Sessions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sessions lunges at Sato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sato's hand.
Sato takes one to the side of the head.
Sessions misses the jab.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses.
Sessions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sato throws out the jab.
Sato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sessions throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sessions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sato's calf.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sessions throws out the jab.
Sato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
Sato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sessions lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sessions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato tries to move into range but Sessions moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sessions throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Sessions misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sessions throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sessions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sessions avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato tries to score with a low kick but Sessions moves his leg out of the way.
Sessions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sessions's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sessions. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sessions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Sessions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sato misses with a leg kick
and Sessions counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Sato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sessions throws a head kick but Sato moves out of range.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sessions.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato throws a leg kick that misses.
Manny Sessions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sessions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sessions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sessions.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sato.
Sato looks for the body kick but Sessions saw that one coming.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sessions moves away.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato throws a leg kick but Sessions checks it.
Donk. Sessions catches Sato right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato moves out of range of the body kick.
Sato throws a wild body kick that Sessions sees coming a mile off.
Sessions throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Sato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sessions ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sessions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sato lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sessions seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sessions keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Sessions keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sessions is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sessions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manny Sessions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato blocks a head kick by Sessions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Sato.
Sessions misses the jab.
Sato slips a jab from Sessions.
Sessions throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kobe Sato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sessions.
Sessions loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Sato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sessions throws a big shot that misses.
Sato moves out of range of the body kick from Sessions.
A punch lands to the side of Sessions 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sessions on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kobe Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sessions.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sessions was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sessions misses the shot to the body.
Sessions misses with a left hand
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Sato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sessions fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Sessions scores with a hook.
Sato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato stuns Sessions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sessions swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Good work by Sessions as he checks the leg kick.
Sessions connects with a leg kick. Sato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Sessions's head but Sessions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Sato coming out on top.
Sessions throws a body kick the misses
and Sato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sessions gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sessions.
Sato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Sessions.
Sessions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sato is out of range and Sessions settles back down.
Sessions lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Sessions. That snapped Sato's head back.
Sato throws a right and a left that Sessions avoids nicely.
Sato misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sessions thows a body shot but no joy.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Sessions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sessions avoids the head kick by Sato.
Sessions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Sessions.
The fighters circling - Sessions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sessions takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Sato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sessions.
Sessions misses with a straight left.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Sessions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sessions misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sessions finds it's way through Sato's defenses.
Sessions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Sato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sessions throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Sessions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sessions thuds his shin into the meat of Sato's side.
Sato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sessions misses with a wild body shot.
Sessions lands a right hook to the body.
Sessions fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sato takes a swing at Sessions's ribcage but misses.
Sessions throws a lazy uppercut
and Sato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sessions throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato shoots in looking for a takedown but Sessions manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sessions misses with a leg kick.
Sessions throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Sessions checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a body punch but Sessions moves out of range.
Sato throws the left hand but Sessions avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Sessions.
Sato moves out of range of the body kick from Sessions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sessions is out of range.
Sato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Sessions misses.
Sato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sessions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sessions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sato doesn't seem bothered though.
Sessions misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato shoots in and drives through. Sessions sprawls well.
Sessions blocks a leg kick.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sessions lands a nice hook to Sato's body. Sato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Sessions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sato defending well as Sessions loads up on a big left hand.
Sessions cracks a nice hook into Sato's ribs.
Sessions lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sato will feel that in the morning.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sessions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sato is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sessions moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sessions throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
Sato throws a head kick but Sessions moves out of range.
Sessions steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
A lazy left from Sessions finds it's target.
Sato swings for the body but Sessions moves out of range.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sessions digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Sessions. Beautiful body shot.
Sessions lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sessions cracks the inside of Sato's front leg.
Sessions connects with the punch.
Sessions lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato works Sessions's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Sessions.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sato, right into the meat.
Sessions avoids the head kick by Sato.
Sessions looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Sessions throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
Sessions swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sessions fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sato stuns Sessions with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sessions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sessions bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sessions throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sessions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sessions takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sessions. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sessions looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Sessions thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sato if he has to take too many more of those.
Sato misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sessions throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sato.
Sessions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sessions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sessions avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sato lands a lovely overhand right.
Sessions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sessions.
Sessions bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sessions throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sessions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Sessions is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sessions. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato slips a jab from Sessions.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Sessions.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sessions manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sessions misses its intended target.
Sessions throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Sato shoots in but no luck this time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sessions!
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sessions missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato moves out of range as Sessions strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Sato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Sato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sato darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sessions regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Sessions is keeping the position.
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.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Sessions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Sessions.
I think Sessions has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Sessions!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otis Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Puritania. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otis Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Better Muller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller fails with the takedown
and Gein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gein moves away from the strike by Muller.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Gein should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Gein.
Muller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gein but Gein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muller tries for a takedown but Gein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Otis Gein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Muller.
Gein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Gein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller misses with a hook.
Gein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gein defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Gein. No joy for Muller on that attempt.
Muller tries to clinch there but Gein circles away.
A shot to the body from Gein misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Gein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller slips under a jab from Gein.
Muller lands a really nice looking cross but Gein seems unphased.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Gein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein clinches with his opponent.
Muller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller blocks a body shot from Gein.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Gein.
Muller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Gein circles away.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gein lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gein throws a right hand that Muller ducks under and follows up with a left that Muller also avoids with ease.
Muller staying out of range there.
Gein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gein slips under a jab.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gein works over Muller's head and body with a nice combination.
Gein fails with a takedown attempt.
Muller staying out of range there.
Gein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.
Gein ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Gein tries to work over Muller's front leg with a kick but Muller checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body.
Gein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muller counters with a three punch combo that has Gein backing up. Gein nods at Muller to acknowledge the strikes.
Muller stuns Gein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but Gein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Muller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
Gein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.
Gein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gein throws a combination. Muller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Otis Gein will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muller tries to clinch up.
Muller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gein avoids it really well and circles away.
Gein takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Gein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muller.
Muller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gein struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein stalling in the clinch but Muller improves position.
Gein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gein.
Gein goes for a takedown attempt but Muller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muller sizes up Gein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gein as he avoids it easily.
Otis Gein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Muller.
Muller moves out of range as Gein strikes.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gein.
Gein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gein is looking to score with low kicks.
Better Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gein swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Gein.
Muller pushes Gein up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Gein controls the action.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller wants to take the fight to the mat but Gein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gein lands a right hand.
Gein throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Gein blocking some punches.
Gein blocking some punches.
Muller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gein.
Muller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gein is looking to improve his position.
Muller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gein's head.
Gein is trying to control but can't.
Gein is positioning himself well to prevent Muller advancing to mount.
Muller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gein wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gein is keeping the position for now.
Muller postures up.
Gein is pulling down on Muller's head. It's preventing any offense from Muller, at least for the moment.
Otis Gein has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Muller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller tries to bum rush Gein with a series of wild strikes but Gein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Better Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Gein should have avoided that one.
Muller throws a shot to the body.
Gein scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Muller jabs Gein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gein misses the shot to the body.
Muller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muller is in Gein's guard.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein controls Muller momentarily but Muller frees himself.
Gein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
Gein postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Gein chips away with some ground and pound.
Gein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gein stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.
Gein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.
Gein trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Gein throwing strikes but missing.
Gein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gein distracts Muller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Gein from controlling successfully.
Gein throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein works over Muller with some ground and pound from guard.
Gein landing some decent shots from guard.
Otis Gein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Muller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gein finds it's way round the side to connect with Muller's head.
Gein just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gein moves away.
Nice defenses there by Muller.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Gein.
Gein throws a leg kick but Muller moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gein counters with a three punch combo that has Muller backing up. Muller nods at Gein to acknowledge the strikes.
Gein throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Gein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Gein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Swagger shows good takedown defense.
McNamara thows a leg kick but Swagger checks it
and Swagger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swagger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McNamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Swagger.
Swagger unloads a knee to the mid-section. McNamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McNamara tries to break the clinch but Swagger is controlling the position.
Swagger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McNamara is trying to keep an underhook but Swagger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Swagger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swagger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McNamara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McNamara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swagger is trying to control the action in half guard but McNamara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swagger drops an elbow to the side of McNamara's head.
Swagger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Swagger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger landing shots from mount.
Swagger landing shots from mount.
Swagger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Swagger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McNamara because Swagger loaded up on that one.
Swagger connects with a couple of good shots from 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!
Swagger is landing with some decent strikes but McNamara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Swagger landing strikes from the mount.
Swagger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Swagger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McNamara is on top in guard.
Swagger has control of McNamara's left arm, preventing McNamara from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Swagger is looking to stand up but McNamara isn't so interested in that idea.
Swagger kicks McNamara off and gets to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swagger.
Swagger feints and as McNamara raises his hands in defense, Swagger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swagger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swagger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Swagger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swagger postures up in McNamara's guard and throws a big left but McNamara blocks it.
Swagger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McNamara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swagger has McNamara in his guard.
Swagger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Swagger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McNamara fails with the takedown.
Tommy Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
Nice jab there from Swagger.
McNamara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swagger circles away quickly and effectively.
McNamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Swagger misses.
Swagger throws a head kick that McNamara semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara misses with a takedown attempt - Swagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swagger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNamara swivels and escapes.
McNamara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swagger - that will leave a mark!
McNamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNamara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swagger leaves McNamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNamara looks gassed!
McNamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNamara swinging wildly here.
Swagger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swagger cracks McNamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swagger thumps McNamara with a low kick.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swagger lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Swagger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Swagger.
Swagger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swagger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swagger but Swagger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McNamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swagger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNamara.
McNamara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swagger counters with a big head kick but McNamara shrugs it off.
Swagger has closed the distance and engaged McNamara in a clinch.
Swagger lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Swagger stops a takedown attempt from McNamara.
Tommy Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
Swagger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McNamara clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swagger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
Swagger punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger is cranking McNamara's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McNamara! He's tightened the choke and McNamara is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Swagger!
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