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Bellum 48: Malik Vs Miller PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tesser Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar Die For Metal. 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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Decent wrestler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tesser Ali!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt.
Warburton looking to score a takedown here. Ali is defending well but Warburton drives through and ends up in Ali's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warburton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ali is looking to stand up but Warburton isn't so interested in that idea.
Warburton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ali on the ground.
Ali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Warburton has gone for a leg lock! Ali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Warburton's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali trying to control but Warburton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali won't allow Warburton to get back to his feet.
Ali wants to control from the top but Warburton keeps moving.
Warburton is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warburton's head.
Ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warburton is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Ali is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is looking to stand up but Ali isn't so interested in that idea.
Warburton pushes Ali off and gets back to his feet.
Warburton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Warburton tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali rushes Warburton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Warburton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warburton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warburton wants to stand but Ali is controlling the position.
Ali looks gassed!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Warburton, up you get!
Warburton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warburton darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Ali is trying to break free.
Warburton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warburton throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Warburton dominated that round.
That's time! Warburton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warburton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warburton's guard.
Ali advances position into side control!
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warburton keeps working.
Ali stands up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warburton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curt Warburton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warburton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warburton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali tries to control but Warburton wriggling away.
Tesser Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Warburton has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Will Ali go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Warburton trying to get back to his feet but Ali is in full control for now.
Ali is looking to control Warburton but Warburton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warburton is trapped and Ali is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Warburton is trying to stand back up.
Ali struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton wants to get back to his feet.
Warburton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ali trying to control momentarily.
Warburton is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Ali off. It looks like it's working - Ali slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Warburton displaying calm under pressure there.
Warburton scores with a takedown into Ali's guard.
Warburton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali is trying to keep Warburton in close.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warburton drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Warburton off! Warburton jumps back into Ali's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is trying to control the position but Warburton postures up.
Warburton scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali is trying to control the position but Warburton postures up.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warburton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tesser Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Warburton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warburton is in Ali's guard.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ali is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warburton, into his guard.
Warburton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Warburton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali tries for a takedown but Warburton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warburton closes the distance and clinches.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch but Warburton is having none of it.
Ali gets tackled into the cage by Warburton. Warburton maintains the clinch.
Warburton goes for a takedown attempt but Ali pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Warburton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warburton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warburton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warburton works over Ali with some ground and pound from guard.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warburton is aware though and is defending well.
Warburton with a nice head shot there.
Warburton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warburton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warburton.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warburton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warburton drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Warburton off! Warburton jumps back into Ali's guard.
Warburton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warburton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warburton scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Warburton throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Warburton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Warburton prevents Ali from getting back to his feet.
Warburton wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Warburton won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Warburton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warburton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warburton postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warburton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warburton landing some decent shots from guard.
Warburton lands a couple of digs.
Warburton stands up over Ali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warburton drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Warburton off! Warburton jumps back into Ali's guard.
Warburton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warburton preventing the sweep.
Warburton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curt Warburton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warburton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Warburton!
Curt Warburton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DAngelo Damsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Eveans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eveans has chosen One Step Into A World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DAngelo Damsbury!
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, Rashad Eveans!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eveans swats away the attempt to clinch by Damsbury.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Eveans throws a sloppy head kick and Damsbury moves out of range easily.
Damsbury fails with the takedown
and Eveans counters with a series of strikes. Damsbury will be more careful next time no doubt.
Damsbury tries for a takedown but Eveans circles away easily
and Eveans counters with a three punch combo that has Damsbury backing up. Damsbury nods at Eveans to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eveans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DAngelo Damsbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Eveans scores with a four punch combination!
Damsbury shoots in looking for a takedown but Eveans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Damsbury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAngelo Damsbury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damsbury throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eveans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eveans stuffs the takedown attempt from Damsbury. Damsbury gets slowly back to his feet.
Eveans throws a sloppy head kick and Damsbury moves out of range easily.
Rashad Eveans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damsbury is looking to clinch but Eveans is avoiding it.
Eveans misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damsbury fails with the takedown
and Eveans counters with a three punch combo that has Damsbury backing up. Damsbury nods at Eveans to acknowledge the strikes.
Eveans pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Damsbury back to the cage. Eveans follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Damsbury tries a head kick but it misses.
Damsbury tries to clinch
and Eveans counters with a series of strikes. Damsbury will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Damsbury with a poor takedown
and Eveans counters with a head kick. That will keep Damsbury thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Damsbury tries for a takedown but Eveans circles away easily
and Eveans counters with a three punch combo that has Damsbury backing up. Damsbury nods at Eveans to acknowledge the strikes.
Eveans is working the combinations to good effect here.
Eveans throws a combination. Damsbury 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.
Rashad Eveans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Damsbury shoots in and bounces Eveans off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Damsbury drops back looking for a leg! Eveans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eveans manages to kick Damsbury off! Damsbury jumps back into Eveans's guard.
Damsbury won't allow Eveans to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damsbury is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Damsbury drops back looking for a leg! Eveans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eveans manages to kick Damsbury off! Damsbury jumps back into Eveans's guard.
Damsbury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Damsbury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Damsbury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eveans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Damsbury has Eveans in his guard.
Eveans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Damsbury throws a sloppy head kick and Eveans moves out of range easily.
Damsbury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eveans counters with a series of strikes. Damsbury will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damsbury.
Damsbury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eveans counters with a series of strikes. Damsbury will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAngelo Damsbury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damsbury tries to clinch but Eveans is having none of it.
Eveans misses with a series of wild punches.
Damsbury avoids the head kick by Eveans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eveans misses with a head kick.
Damsbury moves into the clinch successfully.
Damsbury tries to pull guard but Eveans holds him up against the cage and eventually Damsbury drops back down to his feet.
Eveans is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAngelo Damsbury dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Damsbury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eveans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damsbury misses with a takedown
and Eveans counters with a series of strikes. Damsbury will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eveans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Damsbury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damsbury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eveans pinned against the cage. Eveans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eveans stalks Damsbury and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Damsbury's face. Damsbury staggers backwards, shaken.
Damsbury closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damsbury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAngelo Damsbury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damsbury jumps guard but Eveans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eveans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eveans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eveans throws a sloppy head kick and Damsbury moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damsbury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eveans swats away the attempt to clinch by Damsbury.
Damsbury misses with a takedown attempt
and Eveans counters with a one-two to the body.
Eveans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damsbury circles away quickly and effectively.
Damsbury tries for a takedown but Eveans circles away easily
and Eveans counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Damsbury misses with a takedown
and Eveans counters with a left and a right that stings Damsbury.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eveans throws a series of punches but Damsbury moves out of range.
Damsbury closes the distance and clinches.
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 DAngelo Damsbury.
I think Damsbury 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DAngelo Damsbury!
Post fight, DAngelo Damsbury took to the microphone: 'I want my title shot for the Bellum Light Heavyweight Championship, Put me in the tournament and I guarantee I will knockout and submit every opponent that is put in front of me for I am The Greatest Mixed Martial Artist Of All Time and I will lay waste to my competition, Call me cocky, call me arro'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Domination. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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233 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lincoln Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Warren Worthington!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Worthington. Those never looked like landing.
Worthington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Worthington.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Worthington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Worthington misses with a hook
and Worthington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Worthington.
Aldo throws a right hand that Worthington ducks under and follows up with a left that Worthington also avoids with ease.
Worthington fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Worthington wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthington pushes Aldo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Worthington misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Aldo with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Worthington does no damage.
Worthington misses with a two punch combination.
Worthington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Worthington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Aldo.
Aldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo prevents Worthington from standing back up.
Aldo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Worthington is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthington is trying to escape back to his feet but Aldo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Worthington pushes Aldo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aldo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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!
Aldo wants to control but Worthington is keeping him busy.
Worthington throws Aldo to one side and escapes!
Aldo tries for a takedown but Worthington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Worthington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worthington circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Worthington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Worthington swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worthington falls off balance throwing a combination
so Aldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Worthington is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
Aldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Worthington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Worthington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Worthington tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren Worthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
Worthington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Worthington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Worthington scores with a three punch combo!
Worthington misses with a low kick.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Worthington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo somewhat.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Worthington throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Worthington.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Worthington moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Worthington does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Worthington. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Worthington as he avoids it easily.
Worthington throws a leg kick that misses.
Worthington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worthington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a body kick that misses.
Worthington misses with a wild combination.
Aldo lands an overhand right.
Worthington misses with the combination.
Aldo looking to score a takedown here. Worthington is defending well but Aldo drives through and ends up in Worthington's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo trying to control but Worthington is working from the bottom.
Aldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Worthington wants to stand but Aldo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo trying to control but Worthington is working from the bottom.
Lincoln Aldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aldo is really struggling to control Worthington but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Worthington keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Lincoln Aldo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Worthington misses.
Worthington throws a combination that misses
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worthington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Worthington throws a head kick that misses.
Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Worthington avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worthington throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Worthington misses.
Worthington misses with the combination.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Worthington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Worthington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Worthington throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Worthington is breathing heavily.
Aldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Worthington.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthington tries to sprawl but Aldo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aldo stops Worthington from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Worthington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Worthington is looking to escape.
Aldo stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Lincoln Aldo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Worthington avoids it well.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Worthington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Worthington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Worthington.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldo is defended easily by Worthington.
Worthington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Worthington throws a chopping leg kick but Aldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo throws a head kick but Worthington moves out of range.
Worthington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Worthington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worthington stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Worthington lands a nice shot that snaps Aldo's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Worthington. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Worthington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense.
Worthington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Worthington moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Warren Worthington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worthington throws a one two combo.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Worthington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worthington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aldo is out of range and Worthington settles back down.
Worthington throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Worthington avoids them all with ease.
Lincoln Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo throws a right hand that Worthington ducks under and follows up with a left that Worthington also avoids with ease.
Worthington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worthington circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Worthington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Worthington.
Worthington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aldo's calf.
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from Worthington.
Worthington tries a head kick but it misses.
Worthington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Worthington misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to work over Worthington's front leg with a kick but Worthington checks it.
Worthington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worthington throws a good cross that connects.
Worthington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Worthington.
Worthington lands with a good body shot.
Aldo lands a head kick. Worthington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Worthington misses with a double jab.
Aldo throws a right hand that Worthington ducks under and follows up with a left that Worthington also avoids with ease.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt - Worthington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Worthington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Worthington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Worthington.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Worthington sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Worthington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aldo eats them both and turns towards Worthington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lincoln Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo is rocked!
Worthington misses with a wild combination.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Worthington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worthington.
Worthington throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Worthington feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Worthington lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worthington swinging wildly here.
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Worthington throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Worthington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Worthington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Worthington tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worthington stalks Aldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aldo's face. Aldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Worthington.
Warren Worthington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Worthington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Worthington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Worthington 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... Warren Worthington!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Kane - No Surrender. On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Morris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Morris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparky Probert!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Probert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Probert gets tackled into the cage by Morris. Morris maintains the clinch.
Morris gets through Probert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Probert.
Morris leaning against his opponent.
Probert tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert lands a hook that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
A short uppercut from Probert.
Morris is rocked!
Probert avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
Oh Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Probert taking a breather.
Probert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Probert.
A short left from Probert.
A frustrated look appears on Probert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris keeps control of Probert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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!
Probert is trying to break the clinch but Morris is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Probert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Probert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Probert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Probert has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Probert stalling in the clinch but Morris improves position.
Probert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
A short uppercut from Probert.
Morris wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris tries for a takedown but Probert manages to get underhooks.
Morris working hard to break the clinch.
Morris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Probert smiles and moves away.
Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert misses with a few strikes there.
Morris seems to have got his legs back now.
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Probert finds it's way through Morris's defenses.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Probert misses.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Probert, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Probert against the cage but Probert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Probert misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Morris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Probert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Probert is trying to force a seperation but Morris has the dominant position.
Probert is trying to maintain a safe position but Morris gets an underhook and turns Probert into the cage.
Morris trying to control the position but instead, Probert has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morris into the cage.
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morris slips a jab from Probert.
Morris looking to score a takedown here. Probert is defending well but Morris drives through and ends up in Probert's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morris looking to sit in guard and control but Probert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Probert wants to stand but Morris is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris has his hands on Probert's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Probert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Probert 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morris.
Morris has hold of Probert's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Probert seems comfortable defending it but Morris has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Probert is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Probert is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Morris couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Morris!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Morris thanked ORANJE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barti Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes to the cage accompanied by California Love. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fat's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c-0KbhlAZM. Urijah Faber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barti Fat's chin.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barti Fat!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Faber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Faber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faber wants it to stay on the feet.
Fat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fat slaps away a takedown attempt from Faber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Faber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Faber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Faber wants to control from the top but Fat keeps moving.
Faber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Urijah Faber.
Nice sprawl there from Fat as Faber shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Fat both land. Nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faber.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fat drives through with a takedown into Faber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fat trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fat postures up in Faber's guard and throws a big left but Faber blocks it.
Fat throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fat throwing strikes but missing.
Fat is stalling in the full guard.
Fat throws an elbow that misses. Faber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fat's guard. Nice move by Faber!
Fat is looking for a triangle but Faber pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Fat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber looking for a guillotine here but Fat defends easily.
Faber is trying to keep Fat in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fat is one step ahead there.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Fat from controlling successfully.
Fat looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barti Fat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Faber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fat closes the distance looking to clinch
so Faber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Faber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Fat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Faber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Urijah Faber just wasn't active enough.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Fat sprawls well.
Fat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fat misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fat won't be happy with that.
Fat is breathing heavily.
Faber trying to control the action but Fat is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faber tries to move to mount but Fat blocks the move with his legs.
Fat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Faber wants to take a breather but Fat manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Faber.
Faber has gone for a leg lock! Fat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Faber's guard.
Fat stopping the sweep attempt from Faber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Fat from controlling successfully.
Fat is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Fat looking to sit in guard and control but Faber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Fat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urijah Faber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Urijah Faber has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fat shoots in for a takedown but Faber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fat's guard.
Fat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faber trying to control but Fat is working from the bottom.
Fat controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself.
Fat being controlled here, momentarily.
Faber trying to control but Fat is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Urijah Faber just wasn't active enough.
Fat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fat circles away.
Faber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Faber in particular looking to stall.
Faber is pressing down on Fat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fat is holding on for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber trying to advance position but Fat counters by regaining guard.
Fat is trying to keep Faber in close.
Faber controlling from the top position.
Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fat keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Urijah Faber has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fat fails with a takedown attempt.
Faber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fat is looking to escape.
Faber not doing much here.
Faber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Urijah Faber wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fat throws a head kick that misses
and Faber counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fat is surviving well by controlling Faber's body position as best he can.
Faber tries to control but Fat wriggling away.
Faber has hold of Fat's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fat manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Faber controlling from mount.
Faber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber wants to take Fat's back here but Fat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Faber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Faber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Faber!
Urijah Faber took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Fife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fife has chosen The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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155 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Rynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Fife!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fife lands a left and a right that send Rynes crashing to the mat, dazed. Fife thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rynes is rocked!
It looks like Tyson Rynes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Rynes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fife fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rynes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rynes looks to clinch but Fife throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rynes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sydney Fife!
An out of breath Sydney Fife thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Broyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd has chosen Megadeth Public Enemy No.1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Broyles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crimson Redd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broyles dives in and scores a takedown into Redd's guard.
Broyles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broyles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Broyles looking to score a takedown here. Redd is defending well but Broyles drives through and ends up in Redd's guard.
Redd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broyles.
Broyles stands up and waves to Redd to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broyles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Broyles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broyles works over Redd with some ground and pound from guard.
Redd has a closed guard, preventing Broyles from standing up.
Broyles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broyles drops back looking for a leg! Redd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redd manages to kick Broyles off! Broyles jumps back into Redd's guard.
Broyles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broyles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redd is trying to control the position but Broyles postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broyles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Broyles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broyles is working for a submission of some sort.
Broyles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Broyles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Broyles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Redd is rocked!
Broyles scores with a big shot! Redd's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Redd! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Broyles!
Scott Broyles spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bob has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Fray's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Fray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Fray fails to land the takedown.
Fray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Bob misses with a hook.
Bob throws a series of punches but Fray avoids them all with ease.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but Fray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fray misses with a body shot.
Bob throws a hook but Fray blocks it.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Fray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Fray tries for a takedown but Bob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fray circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob throws a series of punches but Fray moves out of range.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Bob tests Fray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fray is rocked!
Bob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Fray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fray loses concentration momentarily and Bob pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fray crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bob finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyy John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Melendez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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271 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skyy John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Melendez with that takedown attempt.
John is looking to clinch.
Melendez shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt - John sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? John is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, John circles away and we're back to standing.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John moves into range and clinches up with Melendez.
John tries a knee to the head but Melendez blocks it.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
John lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Melendez has his feet on John's thighs here. He's pushed John off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! John screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Melendez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Damien Melendez thanked (CoB)Crushing Blow Laundry (93.3%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Miller has chosen Sweating Bullets as his entrance music. Denny Miller has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waleed Malik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Miller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to bum rush Malik with a series of wild strikes but Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller works Malik's body with a nice hook.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller darts in and clinches Malik up against the cage.
Malik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands a right hand.
Malik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Malik lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malik wants to break free but Miller has control.
Malik can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malik throws a head kick that half lands.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Malik gets a clinch.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller blocks a head kick by Malik.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller cracks Malik with a good jab.
Malik avoids the body shot from Miller.
Malik connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Malik throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller punishes Malik's body with a nice straight punch.
Malik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Malik is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Malik back into the cage.
Malik is trying to break free.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
Malik can't break the clinch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Malik is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Malik takes a shot to the head.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Malik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malik can't break the clinch.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller works on Malik's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller keeps control of Malik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Malik.
A frustrated look appears on Malik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller gets through Malik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Malik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller is working Malik over against the cage.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malik.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maliks head.
Miller gets through Malik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller works on Malik's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malik walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Waleed Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Denny Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malik tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Malik's head.
Miller taking a breather.
Malik blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller is looking to control Malik's arms but Malik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller prevents Malik from breaking the clinch.
Malik tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Malik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Malik avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller lands a left hand.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Malik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller throws a right hand that Malik ducks under and follows up with a left that Malik also avoids with ease.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Malik crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denny Miller!
Denny Miller is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Denny Miller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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