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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Barral counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barral moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Barral controlling from mount.
Barral pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Williams tries to buck Barral off but Barral takes his back!
Barral controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Williams trying to control the hands but Barral won't let him.
We're going to have a standup here because Renato Barral wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from Barral as Williams shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams tries to clinch
and Barral counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Barral looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Barral dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barral defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barral counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barral manages to move to mount!
Barral controlling from the full mount.
Williams is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral controlling his opponent.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Barral has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Williams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Williams do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Williams is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barral off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral is riding his opponent, not letting Williams buck him off.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barral keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barral controlling the positon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barral counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barral.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barral passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Barral dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barral swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Barral counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barral perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Renato Barral just wasn't active enough.
Barral closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Barral has passed into side control.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barral controls the position from side control.
Barral's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams bucks up and tries to throw Barral off but instead Barral has got his back!
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Barral trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Williams doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Renato Barral wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barral shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Barral finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barral passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Barral showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barral, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Barral!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicenzo Scamozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 6 foot 7 foot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drake Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vicenzo Scamozzi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Scamozzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawson which made him look bad.
Scamozzi closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scamozzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scamozzi somewhat.
Scamozzi scores with a push kick.
Scamozzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicenzo Scamozzi.
Scamozzi is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Scamozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scamozzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson shoots for a takedown but Scamozzi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Scamozzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scamozzi fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scamozzi.
Dawson looks to land a combination but Scamozzi avoids it well.
Scamozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Scamozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scamozzi tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Scamozzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scamozzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scamozzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scamozzi working hard to break the clinch.
Scamozzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Scamozzi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scamozzi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dawson jumps guard and drags Scamozzi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scamozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scamozzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vicenzo Scamozzi.
Scamozzi looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scamozzi misses with a two punch combination.
Drake Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scamozzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scamozzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Dawson jabs Scamozzi right on the nose. Scamozzi blinks but takes it well.
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scamozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scamozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scamozzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Dawson. No joy for Scamozzi on that attempt.
Dawson scores with a three punch combo!
Scamozzi tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Dawson scores with a three punch combo!
Scamozzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Scamozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scamozzi gets a clinch.
Dawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scamozzi has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scamozzi wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicenzo Scamozzi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scamozzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scamozzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Scamozzi shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Scamozzi blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Scamozzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawson.
Scamozzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scamozzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scamozzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scamozzi's guard.
Dawson won't allow Scamozzi to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson stands up out of Scamozzi's guard for a moment - Scamozzi manages to land a nice upkick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scamozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
Dawson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scamozzi is controlling him.
Scamozzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scamozzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Scamozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scamozzi shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
Drake Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicenzo Scamozzi.
Scamozzi moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scamozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Scamozzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson closes the distance and pushes Scamozzi back into the cage.
Scamozzi is trying to drag Dawson to the mat but Dawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scamozzi enables Dawson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scamozzi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawson won't allow Scamozzi to get back to his feet.
Scamozzi is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up.
Scamozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vicenzo Scamozzi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scamozzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scamozzi somewhat.
Scamozzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vicenzo Scamozzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scamozzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scamozzi moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Scamozzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Scamozzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Scamozzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicenzo Scamozzi.
Dawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scamozzi tries to bench press Dawson off him but Dawson keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scamozzi tries to escape but Dawson is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson tries to move to mount but Scamozzi blocks the move with his legs.
Scamozzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawson working away.
Dawson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scamozzi has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi misses with a head kick.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
Scamozzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Scamozzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dawson showed some decent athleticism there.
Scamozzi moves into full guard.
Scamozzi keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scamozzi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scamozzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Scamozzi tries to control but Dawson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vicenzo Scamozzi just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dawson shoots in and drives through. Scamozzi sprawls well.
Scamozzi throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Dawson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scamozzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scamozzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Scamozzi tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Scamozzi clinches up against the cage.
Scamozzi is trying to stall.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Scamozzi has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Scamozzi.
Scamozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scamozzi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Scamozzi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scamozzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Scamozzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scamozzi shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Drake Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicenzo Scamozzi.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Scamozzi is avoiding it.
Dawson tries to bum rush Scamozzi with a series of wild strikes but Scamozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scamozzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Scamozzi persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Scamozzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scamozzi did well to prevent Dawson getting side control.
Scamozzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scamozzi on the ground.
Scamozzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scamozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scamozzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scamozzi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Scamozzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scamozzi has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Scamozzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scamozzi wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Scamozzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawson defends it easily.
Scamozzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Scamozzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dawson postures up.
Scamozzi has a closed guard, preventing Dawson from standing up.
Scamozzi kicks Dawson off and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scamozzi to the mat! Scamozzi manages to get full guard.
Scamozzi wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Scamozzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicenzo Scamozzi dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Scamozzi. Scamozzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Scamozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Scamozzi circles away.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Scamozzi.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scamozzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scamozzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Drake Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vicenzo Scamozzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scamozzi tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Scamozzi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson pushes Scamozzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scamozzi, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson breaks the clinch.
Scamozzi looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scamozzi sprawls well initially but Dawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scamozzi wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson slips a nice elbow through Scamozzi's hands, connecting with Scamozzi's forehead.
Scamozzi trying to control here.
Scamozzi is looking to escape.
Scamozzi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scamozzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scamozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
Dawson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scamozzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scamozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicenzo Scamozzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scamozzi wants to stand but Dawson is controlling the position.
Scamozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawson's guard.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Drake Dawson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Scamozzi shows good takedown defense.
Scamozzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scamozzi is looking to clinch.
Dawson clinches up with Scamozzi and pushes him back against the cage.
Scamozzi looking to slow down the pace here.
Scamozzi stalls.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Drake Dawson.
I think Scamozzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicenzo Scamozzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Boudreau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorbachoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Michael Boudreau has been cut.
Boudreau could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boudreau tries for a takedown but Gorbachoff circles away easily
and Gorbachoff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boudreau fails with the takedown.
Boudreau tries to keep at a distance but Gorbachoff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boudreau is trying to drag Gorbachoff to the mat but Gorbachoff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Boudreau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorbachoff tries to work over Boudreau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gorbachoff obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gorbachoff prevents a body shot from Boudreau.
Gorbachoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbachoff lands with an uppercut that bounces Boudreau off the cage and back into range.
Boudreau fails with the takedown.
Gorbachoff scores with a takedown into Boudreau's guard.
Gorbachoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boudreau keeping moving, preventing Gorbachoff from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Makahlen Gorbachoff hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gorbachoff checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boudreau is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorbachoff gets a clinch.
Gorbachoff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gorbachoff pushes Boudreau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorbachoff unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gorbachoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudreau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gorbachoff drives through and clinches with Boudreau against the cage.
Gorbachoff lands a body shot.
Gorbachoff has clasped his hands together around Boudreau's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gorbachoff slows the pace down.
Boudreau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorbachoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boudreau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gorbachoff connects with a decent elbow.
Gorbachoff lands a few punches from side control.
Gorbachoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gorbachoff moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudreau can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorbachoff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gorbachoff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boudreau on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gorbachoff working the ground and pound.
Michael Boudreau's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gorbachoff lands an elbow.
Michael Boudreau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Boudreau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Makahlen Gorbachoff!
A victorious Makahlen Gorbachoff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devon Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Charisma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pol Charisma acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Temple !
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, Pol Charisma!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charisma moves into the clinch.
Temple is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charisma lands a body punch.
Temple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Charisma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Temple is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Temple . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charisma stops a takedown attempt from Temple .
Temple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Charisma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charisma gets underhooks to prevent Temple 's takedown attempt.
Charisma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Charisma is leaning against Temple and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charisma lands an uppercut.
Charisma gets underhooks to prevent Temple 's takedown attempt.
Temple is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Charisma - that landed with a thud.
Charisma stops a takedown attempt from Temple .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charisma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charisma scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Charisma as the two fighters clinch.
Charisma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charisma pushes Temple back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Charisma.
A short uppercut from Charisma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Charisma.
Temple is rocked!
Charisma digs a right hand into Temple 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temple 's gas tank.
Oh Temple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Charisma.
Charisma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Temple backwards.
Charisma lands with a light punch inside.
Charisma scores with a hook to the body.
Charisma lands with a short shot to the head.
Charisma digs a right hand underneath Temple 's ribcage. Temple let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charisma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Temple or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charisma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Charisma lands a body punch.
Charisma lands a nice uppercut.
Charisma digs a right hand underneath Temple 's ribcage. Temple let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charisma pushes Temple back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Charisma cracks Temple with a nice body shot.
Charisma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Temple wants a takedown.
Charisma lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charisma lands a nice shot to the body.
Temple seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Charisma.
Temple can't get the takedown.
Charisma lands a body shot.
Charisma scores with a shoulder strike.
Charisma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Charisma.
Charisma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charisma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charisma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charisma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Charisma scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Charisma.
Charisma lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Charisma.
A right handed body shot lands from Charisma.
Charisma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charisma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Charisma lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charisma digs a right hand into Temple 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Temple 's gas tank.
Charisma lands a shoulder strike.
Charisma lands a hook that snaps the head of Temple backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Charisma.
A nice left hand lands by Charisma.
Charisma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charisma scores with a hook to the body.
Charisma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charisma creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Temple 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Temple drops to his knees and Charisma pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pol Charisma!
An out of breath Pol Charisma 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merkk Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Merkk Maloney enters the cage!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merkk Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo scores with a nice strike.
Maloney closes the distance and clinches up with Bravo, looking for a takedown. Maloney pushes Bravo against the cage but Bravo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maloney scores with a head kick.
It looks like Chael Bravo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maloney with a poor takedown
and Bravo counters with a nice uppercut.
Maloney fails with the takedown
and Bravo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chael Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merkk Maloney.
Maloney looks gassed!
Bravo catches Maloney napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Maloney to the canvas!
Maloney is rocked!
Bravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maloney is still in real trouble! Can Bravo finish him?
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo slips nicely into half guard.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maloney's head.
Bravo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bravo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bravo but it's paid off an Maloney is forced to tap! Nice work by Bravo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chael Bravo!
Chael Bravo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boregone Brath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sylwia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boregone Brath could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Sylwia's chin.
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265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boregone Brath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Sylwia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brath tests Sylwia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sylwia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sylwia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Tim Sylwia has been cut.
Brath throws a right hand that misses
and Sylwia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sylwia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brath has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brath regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sylwia.
Sylwia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sylwia prevents Brath from getting back to his feet.
Brath on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brath tries to get out of the position.
Sylwia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylwia has gone for a leg lock! Brath slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sylwia's guard.
Brath throws an elbow that misses. Sylwia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brath's guard. Nice move by Sylwia!
Sylwia wants to control from the top but Brath keeps moving.
Sylwia tries to free his leg and advance position but Brath is retaining full guard.
Brath is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sylwia is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brath scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brath goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brath scores with a sloppy right hand. Sylwia should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sylwia misses with a takedown
letting Brath counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brath lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sylwia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brath counters with a left and a right that stings Sylwia.
Boregone Brath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Sylwia.
Brath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Tim Sylwia's cut even more.
Brath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sylwia's hands.
Brath closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brath lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brath connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sylwia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brath throws a big right hand that misses.
Brath throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brath with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brath lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brath works over Sylwia with some ground and pound from guard.
Sylwia looks gassed!
Brath lands a couple of elbows.
Brath is in close to Sylwia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boregone Brath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Sylwia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brath fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sylwia sprawls well initially but Brath persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brath thows a huge punch but Sylwia dodges it nicely.
Brath is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sylwia is rocked!
Boregone Brath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brath unloads with some huge strikes here! Sylwia is out! Brath wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boregone Brath!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carnivore Carcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carcus has chosen Enter the grave by GRAVE as his entrance music. Carnivore Carcus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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27
258 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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21
286 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samir Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carnivore Carcus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquez is looking to clinch but Carcus is avoiding it.
Vasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carcus circles away.
Carcus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carnivore Carcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carcus works over Vasquez's head and body with a nice combination.
Vasquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Carcus misses with a body shot
and Vasquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vasquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carcus's guard.
Vasquez wants to work for an arm triangle but Carcus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vasquez works his way into full mount!
Carcus is squirming around, avoiding Vasquez's attempts to control the action.
Vasquez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carcus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carcus shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carcus can't escape the position.
Vasquez trying to control but Carcus is having none of it.
Vasquez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Carcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasquez.
Carcus throws a lazy right hand but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carcus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carcus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carcus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasquez thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carcus as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carcus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vasquez thinking.
Vasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carcus.
Vasquez moves in looking to clinch but Carcus pushes him off.
Vasquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carcus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasquez shoots in but Carcus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carnivore Carcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carcus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carcus lands with a shot to the body.
Carcus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vasquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasquez takes one to the chin there.
Carcus defending well as Vasquez loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carcus swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Carcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasquez shoots and misses
and Carcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasquez misses with a takedown
and Carcus counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Carcus connects with a looping right hand.
Carcus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carcus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vasquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vasquez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez stops Carcus from standing up.
Carcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vasquez drops back looking for a leg! Carcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carcus manages to kick Vasquez off! Vasquez jumps back into Carcus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carcus wants to stand up but Vasquez is controlling him.
Carcus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Carcus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carcus can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carnivore Carcus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carcus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carcus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carcus pinned against the cage. Carcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carcus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasquez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carcus.
Carcus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vasquez dives in and grabs Carcus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carcus pushes down on Vasquez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carcus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carcus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carcus slips a jab and a cross from Vasquez.
Carcus lands an overhand right.
Carcus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasquez at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Carcus.
Samir Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carcus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasquez momentarily.
Vasquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Carcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carcus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Carcus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Carcus.
Carcus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carcus checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carcus.
Carcus scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasquez should have avoided that one.
Carcus connects with a right hand. Vasquez shakes it off.
Vasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carcus sprawls well. Carcus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Carcus lands a right hook to the body.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasquez tries to move into range but Carcus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carnivore Carcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carcus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carcus scores with a jab.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasquez scrambles back to his feet.
Carcus lands a nice looking body shot.
Carcus lands a slapping body shot.
Vasquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcus digs a good hook to Vasquez's body.
Vasquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carcus lands a right hook to the body.
Carcus thuds a left hand into Vasquez's body.
Carcus cracks a nice hook into Vasquez's ribs.
Vasquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carcus scores with a nice head shot.
Vasquez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carcus to score with a decent uppercut.
Carcus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carcus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Vasquez does no damage.
Vasquez takes one to the chin there.
Vasquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carcus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carcus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carcus lands with a shot to the body.
Carcus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carcus throws a shot to the body.
Vasquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carcus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasquez on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Carcus.
Carcus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carnivore Carcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Carcus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carcus scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasquez ducks right into an uppercut from Carcus.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Carcus shows good takedown defense.
Carcus cracks Vasquez with a good jab.
Vasquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carcus punishes Vasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Carcus connects with a nice looking jab.
Carcus scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasquez should have avoided that one.
Carcus lands a nice hook to Vasquez's body. Vasquez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Carcus lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carcus lands a jab to the head.
Carcus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carcus lands a lovely overhand right.
Carcus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carcus stuns Vasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasquez shoots in but Carcus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carcus lands a jab.
Vasquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carcus.
Carcus scores with a jab.
Carcus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez is rocked!
Vasquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasquez misses with a takedown
and Carcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Vasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Carcus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vasquez is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carnivore Carcus!
After winning the bout, Carnivore Carcus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omar Avelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Dowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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27
144 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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22
140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Avelar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Dowell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avelar looks to land a combination but Dowell avoids it well.
Mac Dowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avelar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dowell manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dowell. Avelar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avelar stuns Dowell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dowell thumps Avelar with a low kick.
Dowell misses with an uppercut.
Dowell throws a push kick but Avelar slaps the foot to one side.
Dowell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dowell throws the kick towards the body but Avelar avoids it.
Dowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avelar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dowell. That one must have hurt.
Avelar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avelar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avelar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dowell.
Dowell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Avelar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dowell was well out of range. Poor timing from Avelar.
Dowell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avelar's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avelar.
Avelar misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avelar misses with an uppercut. Dowell saw that one coming.
Dowell misses with a double jab.
Dowell lands with a slapping head kick.
Avelar misses with a wild combination.
Dowell connects with a leg kick. Avelar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dowell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dowell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dowell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avelar takes a step back to recover.
Dowell looks to land a body kick but Avelar moved away.
Avelar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dowell.
Avelar clobbers Dowell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dowell misses with a body kick.
Dowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avelar throws a good cross that connects.
Dowell tries a low kick but Avelar avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avelar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avelar throws out a loose jab but Dowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avelar swings for the body but Dowell moves out of range.
Avelar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avelar scores with a one two! Dowell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dowell blocks a leg kick.
Avelar lands with a good body shot.
Avelar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avelar misses with a wild combination.
Avelar is looking to wear down Dowell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avelar throws a right and a left that Dowell avoids nicely.
Avelar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avelar tries to score with a low kick but Dowell moves his leg out of the way.
Avelar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dowell. Avelar shrugs it off though.
Avelar checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowell thows a body shot but no joy.
Dowell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dowell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avelar blocks a head kick by Dowell.
Avelar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dowell throws a head kick that Avelar semi-blocks.
Dowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Dowell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avelar misses with a body shot.
Avelar misses with an uppercut.
Avelar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avelar fails to land with a series of punches.
Dowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avelar misses with a low kick.
Dowell scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Avelar.
It looks like Omar Avelar has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dowell checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dowell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dowell throws a head kick that misses.
Dowell lands a head kick. Avelar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dowell looks gassed!
Dowell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dowell walks into a jab.
Avelar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dowell doesn't seem bothered though.
Dowell scores with a head kick. Avelar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dowell throws a body kick that misses.
Avelar works over Dowell's head and body with a nice combination.
Dowell is rocked!
Avelar throws a right hand that Dowell ducks under and follows up with a left that Dowell also avoids with ease.
Dowell is still on wobbly legs! Can Avelar finish him?
Dowell misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Avelar.
Dowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avelar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dowell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avelar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avelar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Avelar.
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 Omar Avelar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Avelar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dowell thows a body kick. Avelar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dowell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avelar.
Avelar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dowell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avelar thows a body shot but no joy.
Dowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Avelar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dowell seems to have recovered his senses.
Dowell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dowell connects with a high kick.
Avelar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dowell!
Avelar misses with a double jab.
Dowell misses with a kick to the body.
Avelar throws a combination. Dowell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Avelar throws an overhand right that drops Dowell like a sack of potatoes! Avelar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Avelar!
Omar Avelar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Melendez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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20
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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28
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Warren Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez motions for Worthington to come forward. Melendez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worthington stuffs the takedown.
Worthington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
Worthington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 thows a leg kick but Melendez checks it
and Melendez counters with a single leg into guard. Worthington didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Melendez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Worthington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez looking to pass the guard.
Melendez 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.
Melendez passes Worthington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Worthington has one foot on Melendez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to clinch.
Worthington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Worthington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Worthington but Worthington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warren Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez fails with the takedown.
Warren Worthington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Melendez.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Worthington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melendez fails with the takedown.
Melendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worthington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warren Worthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez looks gassed!
Worthington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Worthington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Worthington throws a series of punches but Melendez avoids them all with ease.
Worthington looks for the body kick but Melendez saw that one coming.
Worthington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Worthington lands a left and a right that send Melendez crashing to the mat, dazed. Worthington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Melendez is rocked!
Melendez checks a low kick from Worthington.
Worthington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melendez.
Worthington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Worthington scores with a shot to the body.
Melendez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worthington can pounce on him.
Worthington scores with the left hand. Melendez knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Damien Melendez's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Worthington.
Worthington misses with a series of wild punches.
Melendez shoots in for a double leg but Worthington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melendez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Worthington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Worthington does no damage.
Melendez wants to clinch.
Melendez dives in and grabs Worthington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Worthington pushes down on Melendez's head and hops out.
Worthington throws a nice looking combination but Melendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Worthington but Worthington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington throws a series of strikes that have Melendez backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Worthington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Worthington as he jumps to the side.
Worthington misses with a double jab.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Worthington lands a left and a right that send Melendez crashing to the mat, dazed. Worthington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The cut above Damien Melendez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Worthington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Worthington pinned against the cage. Worthington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Worthington drops Melendez with a beautiful combination! Melendez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Worthington is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Melendez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Worthington steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Melendez is out on his feet! Worthington sets himself and nearly takes Melendez's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Warren Worthington!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Megani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amnuay Saenpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saenpong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everyone Bleeds now - Hatebreed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luigi Megani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luigi Megani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amnuay Saenpong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megani scores with a takedown into Saenpong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saenpong is trying to keep Megani in close.
Megani postures up in Saenpong's guard and throws a big left but Saenpong blocks it.
Megani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saenpong wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saenpong can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Megani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Megani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saenpong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Megani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Megani won't allow Saenpong to sweep him here.
Megani looking to sit in guard and control but Saenpong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenpong tries to free his leg and advance position but Megani is retaining full guard.
Saenpong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Megani wants to stand but Saenpong is controlling the position.
Megani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saenpong lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Saenpong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Megani throws an overhand right that lands on Saenpong's shoulder, as Saenpong tries to avoid the shot.
Megani moves out of range of the strikes.
Saenpong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saenpong connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saenpong. Megani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Megani throws a looping overhand right but Saenpong ducks down to avoid it.
Saenpong misses with a low kick.
Megani throws a lazy right hand but Saenpong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Megani throws a lazy uppercut
and Saenpong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Megani is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Megani drives through with a takedown into Saenpong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Megani trying to control the position from guard on top but Saenpong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saenpong controls Megani momentarily but Megani frees himself.
Megani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saenpong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saenpong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megani lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saenpong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Megani is one step ahead there.
Saenpong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saenpong controlling the action here.
Megani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saenpong controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saenpong is one step ahead there.
Megani is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saenpong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amnuay Saenpong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Megani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Megani misses with a looping right.
Megani throws a jab but it's blocked by Saenpong.
Megani misses with an uppercut
enabling Saenpong to counter with a crisp jab.
Saenpong missing with a left hand there. Megani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saenpong with a jab.
Saenpong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megani.
Megani looks to land a left hand but Saenpong moved out of range nicely.
Megani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saenpong can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saenpong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saenpong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Megani is out of range.
Saenpong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megani.
Megani is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saenpong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Megani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Megani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saenpong cracks Megani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saenpong looks to score with a jab to the body but Megani is just out of range.
Megani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saenpong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megani works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Megani.
Saenpong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Megani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saenpong keeps working.
Megani is working Saenpong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saenpong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Megani working away.
Megani blocks the strikes from Saenpong.
Megani tries to advance to mount but Saenpong denies him.
Megani throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Luigi Megani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megani has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saenpong!
Saenpong is looking to get to half guard.
Saenpong wants to control but Megani is having none of it.
Saenpong can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Megani cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megani in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saenpong is rocked!
It looks like Amnuay Saenpong has been cut.
Megani loads up with a big shot that hurts Saenpong! He's pulled Megani in close but Megani has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Saenpong survive? More strikes from Megani and Saenpong is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luigi Megani!
Luigi Megani retains his heavyweight title!
Luigi Megani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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