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COV LA 75 : Page vs Reynolds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Countdown to Extinction by Megadeth. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 cm
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215 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Norton! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norton tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson looks to clinch and Norton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Norton with a hook. Norton clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage. Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson is breathing heavily. Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson working Norton over with knees to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Norton stalling.
Norton misses with a knee strike.
Norton looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body. Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Norton.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
Norton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Norton lands a knee to the head.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norton misses with a knee to the head. Norton tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Henderson dodges an elbow strike from Norton.
Norton misses with a knee to the head. Norton pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Norton looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Norton has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Henderson avoids the elbow strike from Norton, against the cage.
Norton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Norton avoids the damage to the body. Norton scores with a shoulder strike. Henderson tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Norton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Norton. A short right from Norton on the inside. Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Norton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Norton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Norton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson takes an elbow to the forehead. Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Norton slowing the pace effectively. Norton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson closes the distance but Norton moves to the side and Norton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Norton lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment. Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norton blocks it with crossed arms. Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Norton lands a damaging elbow. Norton looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Norton misses with a knee strike.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Norton looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norton goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson wants to clinch but Norton slips to the side and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norton. Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norton has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norton lands an elbow inside. A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norton throws an elbow but it misses.
Norton avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Norton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now. Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Norton lands with a light punch inside. Norton lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
Norton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Norton misses with a knee strike.
Norton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Norton looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Norton slowing the pace effectively. Norton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norton tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Norton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Norton lands a knee to the head.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Norton avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Norton dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Norton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Henderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Norton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Norton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! You can see the frustration on Henderson's face as Norton controls the position. Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. Henderson is trying to get back to his feet. Norton decides to take the fight back to the feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Henderson darts in trying to clinch and Norton counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Henderson leaves Norton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Norton counters with a nice body shot. Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Norton counters by clinching up. Henderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norton blocks it with crossed arms. Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut. Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norton tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Norton. Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Norton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Norton dodges an elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Norton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards. Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now. Henderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Norton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norton tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norton avoids it. Norton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norton slowing the pace effectively. Norton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton gets through Henderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Henderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Norton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Norton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Norton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms. Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now. Norton has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Norton misses with a knee strike.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norton blocks it with crossed arms. Norton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norton avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Norton 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Norton moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off. Norton pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch. Norton wants to stall.
Norton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norton avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norton trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now. Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Norton tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Norton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back. Norton sitting and controlling from the half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Norton prevents Henderson from standing back up.
Norton sitting and controlling from the half guard. Norton is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it. Henderson is trying to stand.
Henderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Norton throws the kick towards the body but Henderson avoids it. Norton throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it. Henderson lands a high kick!
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Henderson tries to clinch but Norton moves away and Norton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Henderson working Norton over with knees to the body. Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Norton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Norton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Norton connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton misses with a knee to the head. Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norton blocks the elbow strike.
Norton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norton effectively controlling the action here. Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norton stalls. Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norton trying to land knees to the body.
Norton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Henderson misses with a knee to the head. Norton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norton misses with a knee strike.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Norton looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Norton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Norton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norton avoids it. Norton misses with a knee strike.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norton tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Norton misses with a knee strike.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norton avoids it. Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now. Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Norton.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Norton. Henderson tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brian Norton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Brian Norton. Well Norton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Norton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danick Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 cm
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173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danick Carano! 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, Rob Riggins! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Riggins tries to clinch there but Carano circles away.
Riggins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Riggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riggins scores with a knee to the head.
Riggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Carano looking for a takedown. Riggins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riggins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Riggins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riggins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riggins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Riggins lands a damaging elbow. Carano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riggins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carano takes an elbow to the temple. Riggins lands an elbow inside. Carano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riggins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danick Carano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riggins connects with a knee to the head.
Riggins effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Carano scores with a four punch combination! Riggins is looking to clinch. No luck for Carano with that takedown attempt. Riggins tries to clinch there but Carano circles away.
Carano throws a head kick that misses. Carano shoots in for a takedown but Riggins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Riggins is looking to clinch but Carano is avoiding it.
Carano fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Carano throws a nice looking combination but Riggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Carano misses with a two punch combination.
Carano has a takedown stuffed. Rob Riggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Carano is breathing heavily. Riggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Riggins with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Riggins.
Riggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Riggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carano moves in looking to clinch but Riggins pushes him off. A punch combination from Carano misses. Riggins clinches up with Carano and pushes him back against the cage. Carano letting Riggins take a breather here. Riggins crunches a lovely knee into Carano's ribcage. Carano takes an elbow to the forehead. Riggins lands a nice elbow. Carano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riggins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Carano takes an elbow to the temple. Riggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Carano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Carano is trying to break the clinch but Riggins has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Riggins.
Carano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riggins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Riggins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riggins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Carano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Riggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Carano can't get the takedown.
Riggins landing knees to the head.
Riggins connects with a knee to the head.
Riggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riggins rushes Carano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Riggins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Carano is trying to drag Riggins to the mat but Riggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Carano wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riggins stops a takedown attempt from Carano.
Riggins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carano's defenses. Riggins prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riggins looking to throw knees to the head but Carano is blocking nicely.
Riggins stalling against the cage.
Carano tries for a takedown but Riggins manages to get underhooks.
Riggins gets underhooks to prevent Carano's takedown attempt.
Riggins stops a takedown attempt from Carano.
Carano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggins has him pressed against the cage. Riggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Riggins breaks the clinch.
Riggins blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Carano shoots in but no luck this time. Rob Riggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Riggins dodges the punch combination from Carano.
Riggins misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Riggins dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carano fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Carano lands with a straight right. Riggins didn't see that one coming. Carano shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggins sprawls well. He's pushed Carano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Riggins is looking to clinch. Riggins rushes Carano and presses him up against the cage. Carano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riggins stalling the fight.
Riggins lands an elbow inside that Carano shrugs off. Riggins scores with a knee to the head.
Riggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Carano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danick Carano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carano.
Riggins gets underhooks to prevent Carano's takedown attempt.
Riggins with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Carano is trying to break free. Nice elbow from Riggins. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Riggins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riggins lands a knee to the head.
Carano wants a takedown.
Riggins looking to throw knees to the head but Carano is blocking nicely.
Riggins lands an elbow just above Carano 's eye. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Carano wants a takedown but no success here.
Riggins prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins scores with a knee to the head.
Carano goes for a takedown attempt but Riggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carano shoots in for a takedown but Riggins shows good takedown defense. Carano swats away the attempt to clinch by Riggins. Carano shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggins sprawls well. He's pushed Carano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Riggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Carano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riggins backs up against the cage.
Carano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Riggins misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carano misses with a takedown attempt - Riggins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Carano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggins. No joy there for Carano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riggins tries to clinch there but Carano circles away.
Carano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riggins drives through and clinches with Carano against the cage.
Riggins lands an elbow that stopped Carano in his tracks for a moment. Riggins lands a damaging elbow. Riggins has Carano pushed against the cage. Riggins tries to land a knee to the head but Carano blocks with his arms.
Riggins stops a takedown attempt from Carano.
Carano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carano takes an elbow to the temple. Carano takes an elbow to the forehead. Riggins lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riggins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Carano is trying to drag Riggins to the mat but Riggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Riggins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Carano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riggins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Riggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Carano takes an elbow to the temple. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carano as Riggins tries to tie him up. Carano wants a takedown.
Carano takes an elbow to the forehead. A head punch blocked on the inside by Carano. Carano goes for a takedown attempt but Riggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carano swats him away and circles back towards the center. Carano throws a series of punches but Riggins moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Carano wants to clinch. Carano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Carano tries to clinch there but Riggins circles away.
Riggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carano paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Riggins wants to clinch up but Carano keeps it at a distance. Carano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggins wants it to stay on the feet. A punch combination from Carano misses. Carano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carano somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Riggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Carano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Riggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Riggins moves into the clinch. Riggins gets underhooks to prevent Carano's takedown attempt.
Carano can't get the takedown.
Carano wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danick Carano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riggins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carano looking for a takedown. Carano looking for a takedown. Riggins with a knee to the head.
Riggins connects with a knee to the head.
Riggins lands an uppercut. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Carano is trying to break the clinch but Riggins is controlling him. Riggins connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Riggins lands a knee to the head.
Riggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Carano can't get the takedown.
Carano is working for takedown but Riggins is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riggins manages to break the clinch.
Carano blocks a head kick by Riggins.
Carano tries to clinch up but Riggins circles away and keeps his distance. Carano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riggins. Danick Carano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Carano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carano misses with a head kick.
Riggins slips a jab and a cross from Carano.
Riggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Riggins tries to clinch up. Riggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Carano, before circling back to the center of the mat. Riggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Riggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Carano scores with a three punch combo!
Riggins misses with a two punch combination.
Riggins closes the distance and clinches.
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. Carano is working for takedown but Riggins is calmly controlling the position for now. Carano looking for a takedown. Riggins lands an elbow that stopped Carano in his tracks for a moment. Carano can't get the takedown.
Carano takes an elbow to the forehead. Riggins connects with a knee to the head.
Carano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carano tries to score a body lock takedown but Riggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Riggins lands an elbow that stopped Carano in his tracks for a moment. Riggins lands an elbow just above Carano 's eye. Riggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Riggins is pressed up against the cage. Carano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riggins down to the mat. Riggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Riggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Carano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carano throws a series of strikes that have Riggins backpedaling.
Riggins is looking to clinch but Carano is avoiding it.
Carano scores with a jab. Riggins throws a sloppy head kick and Carano moves out of range easily. Carano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carano somewhat. Riggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riggins is looking to control Carano's arms but Carano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riggins has his back to the cage. Carano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riggins fails in his attempt to clinch. Riggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Riggins clinches. Carano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riggins connects with a knee to the head.
Riggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carano looking for a takedown. Carano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Riggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Danick Carano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carano looking for a takedown. Carano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riggins prevents it.
Riggins scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Carano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riggins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Carano goes for a takedown attempt but Riggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riggins clinches up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Riggins.
Carano can't get the takedown.
Riggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carano's defenses. Riggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Riggins looking to stall.
Riggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carano.
Riggins lands with a light punch inside. Carano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riggins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A bit of stalling here from Riggins.
Rob Riggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Carano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carano looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Rob Riggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Riggins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Riggins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Scoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Varro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Scoop looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Scoop! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Varro! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scoop leaves Varro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Varro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scoop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Varro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scoop was covering up waiting for the punch and Varro finishes the takedown easily into guard. Scoop is trying to control the position but Varro postures up. Varro trying to control but Scoop is working from the bottom. Scoop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Varro scoring with some ground and pound. Varro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scoop's head. Scoop scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scoop is breathing heavily. Scoop throws a right and a left that both miss. Varro misses with a series of wild punches.
Scoop tries for a takedown but Varro circles away easily and Varro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Varro.
That's one minute gone in the round. Varro working some strikes from top position. Varro landing with the ground and pound. Varro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Scoop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Varro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Varro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Varro works over Scoop with some ground and pound from guard. Varro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Varro stopping the sweep attempt from Scoop. Varro lands a couple of decent looking shots. Varro gets to his feet. Scoop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scoop closes the distance but Varro moves to the side and Varro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Varro connects with a nice short shot to Scoop's temple. Varro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Varro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Varro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scoop! A nice elbow there by Varro. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. BOOM! Varro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Varro is landing with some decent strikes but Scoop is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Varro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scoop?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scoop taking shots to the head. Varro looking to finish Scoop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scoop!
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Varro. Varro scoring with strikes but Scoop is staying in there. Varro landing punches. Varro is landing with some decent strikes but Scoop is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Scoop is bucking up trying to escape but Varro cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Varro wants to control the pace but Scoop is squirming around nicely. Scoop is desperately trying to improve his position but Varro has a good base and remains in mount. Varro breaks from Scoop's wrist control and lands an elbow. Scoop is desperately trying to improve his position but Varro has a good base and remains in mount. Scoop tries to hold on but Varro pushes him away. Varro with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Scoop tries to hold on but Varro pushes him away. Varro working the ground and pound effectively.
Varro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scoop is working to get back to half guard.
Varro with the ground and pound from mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Varro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Scoop tries to hold on but Varro pushes him away. Varro lands a heavy elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Varro dominated that round. That's time! Scoop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Varro tries for a takedown but Scoop circles away easily and Scoop counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Varro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Varro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scoop. Scoop wants to take a breather but Varro is having none of it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Varro kicks Scoop off and gets back to his feet. Scoop stuffs the takedown attempt from Varro. Varro gets slowly back to his feet. Varro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Varro is landing with some decent strikes but Scoop is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Scoop working to try and regain half guard.
Scoop is bucking up trying to escape but Varro cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Varro looking to finish Scoop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scoop! Scoop taking shots to the head. Scoop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Varro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scoop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scoop manages to regain half guard. Good work. Varro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Scoop wants to get back to his feet. Scoop is looking to improve his position.
Varro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Varro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scoop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Varro scoring with strikes to the body and head. Varro stands up from half guard. Varro fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jeff Scoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Varro. Varro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Varro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varro showed some decent athleticism there. Scoop wants to get back to his feet.
Varro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Varro winds up and cracks Scoop with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Scoop strikes from the bottom but Varro passes into mount!
Varro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scoop can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Scoop is looking to improve his position but Varro isn't that keen on the idea. Varro with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scoop tries to lock up and control but Varro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Scoop taking shots to the head. Varro lands a big shot there that rocks Scoop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Varro controlling from the full mount. Varro with the ground and pound from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scoop tries to hold on but Varro postures up. Scoop is working to get back to half guard.
Varro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scoop looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Varro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Varro fails with a takedown attempt. Varro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Scoop tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Varro has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Varro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The referee warns Scoop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Varro landing strikes, looking to finish! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Varro raining down shots from the mount! Scoop throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scoop taking shots to the head. Varro scoring with strikes but Scoop is staying in there. Scoop is in a horrible position here. Varro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Varro working Scoop over with strikes here. Scoop is in all sorts of trouble here.
Varro scoring with strikes but Scoop is staying in there. Varro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Scoop working to try and regain half guard.
Varro unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A nice elbow there by Varro. Varro avoids the attempt from Scoop to control. Scoop is bucking up trying to escape but Varro cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Varro landing strikes from the mount. Varro tries to control but Scoop wriggling away. Varro working Scoop over with strikes here. Varro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Varro looking to finish Scoop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scoop! Scoop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Varro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scoop defending well though. Varro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Varro working Scoop over with strikes. Jason Varro has got the better of the ground game so far. Scoop wants to get back to full guard. Varro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Varro connects with a nice short shot to Scoop's temple. Scoop tries to roll over but Varro keeps him under control. Varro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Scoop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown so Varro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Scoop is looking to stand up but Varro isn't so interested in that idea. Varro wants to pass the guard but Scoop is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scoop 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. Scoop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varro defends it easily. Scoop keeping moving, preventing Varro from controlling successfully. Varro scoring with some ground and pound. Scoop tries to land a sweep but no joy. Varro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jeff Scoop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jason Varro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Varro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Varro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Varro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Varro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Varro 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Varro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Pasqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quizz Al Fazz! 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, Manuel Pasqual! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fazz wants to clinch. Fazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pasqual misses with a body shot.
Pasqual throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Fazz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fazz moves into the clinch. Fazz taking a breather. Fazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pasqual breaks from the clinch.
Fazz throws a chopping leg kick but Pasqual manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A punch combination from Pasqual misses. Pasqual lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fazz throws a head kick but Pasqual moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Some bone on bone action there as Pasqual checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Pasqual lands a two punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Fazz and Pasqual counters with a good low kick that Fazz was not able to check. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An inside leg kick lands from Pasqual. Pasqual misses with the combination.
Fazz throws the kick towards the body but Pasqual avoids it. Pasqual connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fazz tries to clinch but fails miserably and Pasqual counters with a slapping leg kick. Fazz is breathing heavily. Pasqual thumps Fazz with a low kick. Fazz moves in looking to clinch but Pasqual pushes him off. Fazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fazz has closed the distance and engaged Pasqual in a clinch.
Fazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fazz breaks from the clinch.
Pasqual throws a leg kick and Fazz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pasqual's knee momentarily. Pasqual moves into the clinch successfully.
Pasqual stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fazz has had enough of the clinch but Pasqual keeps him there for the moment. Pasqual blocks the elbow strike.
Pasqual will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fazz up against the cage. Fazz taking a breather. Fazz takes an elbow to the forehead. Pasqual holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Pasqual's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Fazz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pasqual up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pasqual missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Fazz misses with an elbow strike.
Pasqual looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fazz tries to break the clinch but Pasqual is controlling the position. Pasqual pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Pasqual throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Fazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pasqual lands with an overhand left. Fazz clinches up with Pasqual and pushes him back against the cage. Pasqual pushes off an throws an elbow but Fazz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Fazz is looking to control Pasqual's arms but Pasqual gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fazz has his back to the cage. Pasqual misses with a knee strike.
Pasqual misses with an elbow over the top. Fazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fazz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pasqual scores with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pasqual pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fazz moves out of range of the body kick from Pasqual.
Fazz throws a half hearted mid kick. Pasqual is looking to slow Fazz down with leg kicks. Fazz rushes Pasqual and presses him up against the cage. Nice elbow from Fazz. Fazz effectively controlling the action here. Pasqual misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fazz.
Fazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fazz tries to land a front kick but Pasqual steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A clash of legs there as Pasqual blocks the low kick. Fazz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pasqual takes a step back to recover. A head kick misses from Pasqual. Pasqual lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fazz throws a leg kick that is checked and Pasqual counters with a three punch combo that has Fazz backing up. Fazz nods at Pasqual to acknowledge the strikes. Pasqual misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fazz fakes the leg kick and cracks Pasqual in the body. Fazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pasqual looks to land a body kick but Fazz moved away. Fazz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pasqual. Pasqual on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fazz. Fazz obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action! Fazz connects with a high kick. Fazz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pasqual can pounce on him.
Pasqual misses with a body kick. Pasqual misses with a hook. Fazz ducked under it nicely. Fazz throws a low kick but Pasqual avoids it. Fazz closes the distance but Pasqual moves to the side and Pasqual counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fazz's knee momentarily. Pasqual throws a nice inside leg kick. Pasqual swings for the body but Fazz moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fazz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pasqual if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fazz. Fazz cracks the inside of Pasqual's front leg. Fazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pasqual's sensitive parts. Fazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manuel Pasqual will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fazz throws a nice head kick!
Pasqual takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fazz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pasqual is able to avoid easily. Fazz lands with a nice body kick. Fazz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fazz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fazz. Pasqual shrugs it off though. Fazz scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fazz thumps Pasqual with a low kick. Fazz throws a shot to the body.
Fazz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quizz Al Fazz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fazz scores with a spinning back kick! Pasqual blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pasqual checks it well. Fazz misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Fazz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Fazz feints and then cracks Pasqual's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pasqual down. Fazz misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fazz thumps Pasqual with a low kick. Fazz lands a nice looking body kick. Pasqual moves out of range as Fazz throws a body kick.
Fazz delivers a nice body kick. Fazz throws a head kick but Pasqual moves out of range.
Pasqual blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Pasqual uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fazz. A chopping leg kick lands by Pasqual. Pasqual tries to bum rush Fazz with a series of wild strikes but Fazz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fazz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fazz throws a sloppy head kick and Pasqual moves out of range easily. Pasqual fails in his attempt to clinch. Fazz lands with a slapping head kick. Fazz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A low kick from Fazz misses and Pasqual counters with a big head kick but Fazz shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Fazz. That's going to slow Pasqual down. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pasqual crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fazz - the referee stops the clock and Pasqual gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fazz. Pasqual manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A chopping leg kick lands by Fazz. Fazz scores with a head kick.
Pasqual misses with a body kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Fazz. That's going to slow Pasqual down. Fazz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fazz clinches up with Pasqual and pushes him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fazz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fazz lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fazz blocks an elbow strike. Fazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pasqual is defending well for now. Pasqual tries to land a knee to the head but Fazz blocks with his arms.
Pasqual misses with an elbow strike.
Pasqual is trying to stall.
Fazz lands a nice elbow. Fazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fazz scoring well with a low kick there.
Fazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pasqual throws a head kick that misses and Fazz counters with a low kick, right behind Pasqual 's knee. Pasqual throws out a leg kick but Fazz moves out of range and Pasqual only half commits. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fazz.
Pasqual takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Pasqual circles away.
Fazz scores with a nice body kick.
Fazz throws a leg kick but Pasqual moved away. Fazz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pasqual is out of range and Fazz settles back down. Pasqual misses with a series of wild punches.
Fazz swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pasqual takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A nice leg kick lands there from Fazz. Fazz fakes the leg kick and cracks Pasqual in the body. Pasqual blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Fazz.
Fazz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Pasqual blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Fazz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fazz throws a quick inside leg kick. Fazz tries to clinch up. Fazz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fazz motions for Pasqual to come forward. Fazz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fazz misses with a low kick. Fazz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fazz moves out of range of the leg kick from Pasqual. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fazz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pasqual has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fazz. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fazz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pasqual will feel that in the morning. Fazz misses with a low kick. Fazz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quizz Al Fazz dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fazz scores with a kick to the midsection. Pasqual chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fazz can pounce on him.
Fazz misses with a kick to the body.
Quizz Al Fazz is winning the standup battle so far. Fazz throws a quick inside leg kick. Fazz tries to land a leg kick but Pasqual saw it coming and moves away.
Pasqual lands with a straight right. Fazz didn't see that one coming. Fazz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Pasqual throws a jab when Fazz was well out of range. Pasqual on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pasqual throws a body punch but Fazz moves out of range. Pasqual avoids the head kick by Fazz.
A bone on bone clash there as Pasqual blocks the leg kick.
Fazz is looking to score with low kicks. Fazz scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasqual throws a leg kick but Fazz moved away. A head kick from Fazz lands but Pasqual takes it in his stride. Fazz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fazz misses with the body kick and Pasqual makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fazz misses with a head kick.
Fazz forces Pasqual back against the cage and clinches. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fazz manages to break the clinch.
Pasqual is looking to land body kicks. Fazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fazz throws a quick inside leg kick. Pasqual takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fazz connects with a high kick. Fazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fazz throws a head kick that misses. Pasqual swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pasqual throws a leg kick but Fazz sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fazz throws a front kick aimed at Pasqual's knee but Pasqual avoids it well. Pasqual scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pasqual takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fazz is looking to chop away at Pasqual's legs. Pasqual throws a leg kick and Fazz counters with a nice body kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fazz - that will leave a mark!
Fazz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pasqual checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Pasqual chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fazz can pounce on him.
Pasqual tries to close the distance and clinch but Fazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fazz goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Fazz throws a head kick that misses. Fazz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pasqual is out of range. Fazz checks a leg kick. Fazz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fazz throws a front kick that sends Pasqual stumbling back into the cage. Pasqual throws a leg kick and Fazz counters with a head kick. That will keep Pasqual thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Pasqual throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pasqual avoids the head kick by Fazz.
Fazz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fazz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Fazz. That's going to slow Pasqual down. A slapping leg kick lands for Fazz.
Fazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fazz throws a head kick but Pasqual moves out of range.
Fazz thows a leg kick but Pasqual checks it and Fazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slapping leg kick lands for Pasqual.
Pasqual checks a leg kick. A low kick from Pasqual is predictable there and Fazz counters with a slapping leg kick. Fazz misses with the body kick and Pasqual counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fazz's knee momentarily. Fazz darts in and clinches Pasqual up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Pasqual throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pasqual breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pasqual avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pasqual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fazz.
Pasqual blocks a leg kick. Pasqual checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fazz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pasqual is looking to slow Fazz down with leg kicks. Pasqual paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pasqual moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Pasqual throws a nice looking combination but Fazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A low kick from Pasqual misses and Fazz counters with an outside leg kick.
Fazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fazz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A chopping leg kick lands by Fazz. Fazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pasqual throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pasqual avoids a kick to the body.
Pasqual tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fazz is able to avoid easily. Fazz wants to clinch and Pasqual counters with a head kick. That will keep Fazz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight! Quizz Al Fazz showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fazz 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quizz Al Fazz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dooog Partaaay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zidane Sephiroth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partaaay's entrance music is Doooog Paartaaay. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dooog Partaaay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zidane Sephiroth! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sephiroth throws a body punch but Partaaay moves out of range. Partaaay takes a shot right to the bread basket. Partaaay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partaaay scores with a shot to the body.
Sephiroth thows a body shot but no joy. Sephiroth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sephiroth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partaaay. Partaaay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Partaaay throws a head kick but Sephiroth moves out of range.
Partaaay misses with a low kick.
Partaaay walks into a left hand. Partaaay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Partaaay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Partaaay looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sephiroth throws a shot to the body.
Sephiroth's corner calls for a 1-2. Sephiroth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Dooog Partaaay has been cut. Sephiroth misses with the combination.
Sephiroth throws a nice looking combination but Partaaay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sephiroth lands a jab to the head.
Partaaay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sephiroth was well out of range. Poor timing from Partaaay. Partaaay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Partaaay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partaaay swings away with a leg kick that misses. Partaaay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sephiroth. Sephiroth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sephiroth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partaaay makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sephiroth really felt that one! Sephiroth throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sephiroth scores with a jab. Partaaay acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sephiroth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sephiroth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partaaay moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Partaaay scores with a leg kick.
Sephiroth looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Partaaay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Zidane Sephiroth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Partaaay - that will leave a mark!
Partaaay scores with the left hand. Sephiroth knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Partaaay throws a leg kick but Sephiroth moved away. Partaaay rushes Sephiroth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Partaaay misses with an elbow over the top. Partaaay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sephiroth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Partaaay.
Knees to the body from Partaaay.
Partaaay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sephiroth's defenses. A knee to the head by Partaaay.
Partaaay lands a body punch in the clinch. Partaaay stalls. Partaaay missing with knees to the body.
Sephiroth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partaaay digs a right hand underneath Sephiroth's ribcage. Sephiroth let out a lung full of air as it connected. Partaaay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Partaaay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sephiroth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Partaaay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sephiroth. Partaaay tries to land knees in the clinch but Sephiroth avoids the damage to the body. Partaaay works on Sephiroth's body with a couple of short punches. Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
Partaaay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sephiroth avoiding damage as Partaaay throws knees to the body.
Sephiroth is trying to drag Partaaay to the mat but Partaaay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partaaay effectively controlling the action here. Sephiroth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
Sephiroth goes for a takedown attempt but Partaaay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Partaaay is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Partaaay clinches. Sephiroth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partaaay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sephiroth.
Partaaay tries to work over Sephiroth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sephiroth as Partaaay tries to tie him up. Sephiroth tries to work over Partaaay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Partaaay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sephiroth backwards. Sephiroth managing to block the knees to the body from Partaaay.
Sephiroth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partaaay throws a punch but it's blocked by Sephiroth. Sephiroth throws a punch but it's blocked by Partaaay.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Partaaay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sephiroth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Partaaay tries to land knees in the clinch but Sephiroth avoids the damage to the body. Sephiroth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sephiroth tries to throw a body punch but Partaaay avoids it by throwing Sephiroth back against the cage. Sephiroth avoiding damage as Partaaay throws knees to the body.
Sephiroth tries a body shot but Partaaay blocks it.
A body shot lands from Sephiroth.
Partaaay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Partaaay missing with knees to the body.
Sephiroth breaks the clinch.
Partaaay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Partaaay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Partaaay goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Partaaay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Partaaay slips a nice elbow through Sephiroth's hands, connecting with Sephiroth's forehead. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Partaaay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dooog Partaaay dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dooog Partaaay's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sephiroth misses with a hook. Sephiroth swats away the attempt to clinch by Partaaay. Partaaay throws the kick towards the body but Sephiroth avoids it. Zidane Sephiroth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Sephiroth does it's job there. Sephiroth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Partaaay swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Sephiroth counter with a right hand. Sephiroth lands a with a good body shot. Partaaay lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sephiroth takes a step back to recover. Sephiroth misses the jab. Partaaay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sephiroth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Partaaay moves into range and clinches up with Sephiroth. Partaaay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sephiroth is defending well for now. Sephiroth wants to break free but Partaaay has control.
Sephiroth is breathing heavily. Partaaay working some nice short punches in the clinch. Partaaay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sephiroth is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Partaaay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sephiroth avoids it. Partaaay lands an elbow inside. Sephiroth scores with a shoulder strike. Partaaay is trying to maintain a safe position but Sephiroth gets an underhook and turns Partaaay into the cage. Partaaay lands an elbow just above Sephiroth 's eye. Sephiroth swings wildly with an uppercut but Partaaay uses good head movement to avoid it. Knees in the clinch landing for Partaaay.
Sephiroth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sephiroth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch on the inside from Sephiroth fails to land. A body shot lands from Sephiroth.
Sephiroth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sephiroth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sephiroth misses with some punches.
Sephiroth tries to throw a body punch but Partaaay avoids it by throwing Sephiroth back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Sephiroth.
Partaaay taking a breather. Partaaay gets underhooks to prevent Sephiroth's takedown attempt.
Sephiroth tries to work over Partaaay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sephiroth lands an uppercut. Sephiroth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nice body punch from Partaaay. Partaaay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sephiroth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nice elbow from Partaaay. Partaaay stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Partaaay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Partaaay lands an elbow inside that Sephiroth shrugs off. Partaaay blocks a body shot from Sephiroth. Partaaay misses with the head strike.
Sephiroth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sephiroth managing to block the knees to the body from Partaaay.
Sephiroth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partaaay's elbow. Partaaay keeps control of Sephiroth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Partaaay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sephiroth is defending well for now. Sephiroth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Partaaay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sephiroth wants to get back to striking at distance but Partaaay won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Partaaay obliges. Partaaay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Partaaay slowing the pace effectively. Partaaay missing with knees to the body.
Partaaay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Partaaay crunches a lovely knee into Sephiroth's ribcage. Dooog Partaaay has scored more points in the clinch so far. Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
Partaaay lands a good knee to the midsection. Sephiroth won't want to take too many of those. Partaaay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sephiroth's face.
Partaaay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Sephiroth avoiding damage as Partaaay throws knees to the body.
Sephiroth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partaaay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sephiroth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partaaay scores with a knee to the head.
Sephiroth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Partaaay missing with knees to the body.
Partaaay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Partaaay struggles to land a body shot inside as Sephiroth controls his hands.
Sephiroth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sephiroth misses with a punch on the inside.
Sephiroth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Partaaay backwards. Sephiroth managing to block the knees to the body from Partaaay.
Sephiroth lands a shot to the body. Sephiroth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sephiroth lands a nice shot to the body. Partaaay missing with knees to the body.
Sephiroth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Partaaay or not. Partaaay tries to land a knee to the head but Sephiroth blocks with his arms.
Sephiroth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sephiroth misses the body punch and Partaaay counters by moving into the clinch. Sephiroth throws a head punch that misses. Sephiroth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sephiroth tries to work over Partaaay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Partaaay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sephiroth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sephiroth scores with a shot to the side of Partaaay's head. Partaaay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sephiroth is defending well for now. Partaaay unloads a knee to the mid-section. A nice right hand lands inside from Sephiroth. Sephiroth is working for takedown but Partaaay is calmly controlling the position for now. Sephiroth misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Partaaay for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Partaaay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Partaaay prevents a body shot from Sephiroth. A head punch on the inside from Sephiroth fails to land. Partaaay landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Knees to the body from Partaaay.
Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A short right from Sephiroth on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sephiroth misses with some punches.
Partaaay tries a knee to the head but Sephiroth blocks it.
Sephiroth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partaaay backwards. Sephiroth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sephiroth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partaaay missing with knees to the body.
Partaaay unloads a knee to the mid-section. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dooog Partaaay dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dooog Partaaay's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sephiroth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Partaaay circles away quickly and effectively. Partaaay slips under a jab from Sephiroth. Partaaay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Partaaay throws a big shot that misses. A good leg kick by Partaaay. Dooog Partaaay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Partaaay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Partaaay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partaaay gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sephiroth is trying to drag Partaaay to the mat but Partaaay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sephiroth misses with the head strike.
Partaaay digs a right hand into Sephiroth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sephiroth's gas tank. Partaaay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sephiroth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Partaaay blocks a body shot from Sephiroth. Sephiroth blocks an elbow strike from Partaaay.
Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
Partaaay misses with an elbow strike.
Partaaay misses with a short punch on the inside. Sephiroth lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sephiroth prevents a body shot from Partaaay. Partaaay missing with knees to the body.
Sephiroth throws a punch but it's blocked by Partaaay. Sephiroth working hard to break the clinch. Partaaay misses with a knee strike.
Sephiroth digs a right hand into Partaaay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Partaaay's gas tank. Sephiroth misses with a punch on the inside.
Sephiroth blocks an elbow strike. Partaaay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sephiroth is keeping busy. Partaaay can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Sephiroth misses with some punches.
Sephiroth has a couple of punches blocked by Partaaay.
Partaaay misses with a body punch.
Partaaay prevents a body shot from Sephiroth. Sephiroth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Partaaay pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sephiroth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Partaaay.
Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
Partaaay lands a nice elbow. Nice body punch from Partaaay - that landed with a thud.
Partaaay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sephiroth blocks it with crossed arms. Sephiroth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Sephiroth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Partaaay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Partaaay has Sephiroth pushed against the cage. Partaaay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Partaaay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sephiroth managing to block the knees to the body from Partaaay.
Sephiroth avoiding damage as Partaaay throws knees to the body.
Partaaay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Sephiroth is trying to break free. Sephiroth pushes Partaaay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Sephiroth misses with a body punch.
Sephiroth tries a body shot but Partaaay blocks it.
Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
Sephiroth misses with a hook from the clinch. Partaaay tries to land knees in the clinch but Sephiroth avoids the damage to the body. Partaaay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sephiroth avoids it. Zidane Sephiroth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Partaaay trying to land knees to the body.
Sephiroth misses with a body punch.
Partaaay prevents a body shot from Sephiroth. Sephiroth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partaaay throws a right and a left that Sephiroth avoids nicely. Sephiroth misses with the combination.
Partaaay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sephiroth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Partaaay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sephiroth wants to control but Partaaay postures up. Partaaay stands up and we're back to a striking position. Partaaay misses with a body punch
and Sephiroth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Partaaay throws a head kick that Sephiroth semi-blocks.
Sephiroth swats away the attempt to clinch by Partaaay. Partaaay misses with a wild body shot. Sephiroth throws a right and a left that Partaaay avoids nicely. Partaaay throws a wild body kick that Sephiroth sees coming a mile off. Sephiroth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sephiroth misses with a hook. Partaaay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Partaaay moves into full mount! Sephiroth is trying to escape the mount.
Partaaay with the ground and pound from mount. Partaaay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Partaaay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Partaaay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sephiroth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dooog Partaaay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Partaaay blocks Sephiroth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Dooog Partaaay showed his dominance in that final round. Well Partaaay 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dooog Partaaay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triton Heaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Triton Heaton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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281 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Triton Heaton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rhaegar Targaryen! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Targaryen misses with a straight right. Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Heaton. A punch combination from Targaryen misses. Heaton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Targaryen pinned against the cage. Targaryen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Heaton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Targaryen circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Targaryen lunges at Heaton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heaton's hand. Heaton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Targaryen. Heaton throws an overhand right that lands on Targaryen's shoulder, as Targaryen tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heaton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Targaryen tries to buck Heaton off but Heaton is having none of it. Targaryen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Heaton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Targaryen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Heaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Heaton is keen to just control but Targaryen is a slippery customer. Targaryen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Heaton prevents Targaryen from standing back up.
Heaton prevents Targaryen from improving his position. Targaryen has hold of Heaton's hands but Heaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Targaryen tries to get to full guard but Heaton has control of the leg. Heaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Targaryen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heaton lands with a hook. Targaryen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Targaryen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heaton. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triton Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Targaryen throws a lazy right hand but Heaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Triton Heaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heaton misses with a hook. No joy there for Heaton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heaton throws a looping overhand right but Targaryen ducks down to avoid it. Targaryen thows a left - swing and a miss! Heaton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Heaton misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Targaryen. Heaton does a little dance to reset his feet. Heaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away. Targaryen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A jab from Targaryen misses. Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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. Heaton is looking to clinch. Heaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Targaryen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Targaryen thows a left - swing and a miss! Heaton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Targaryen jabs Heaton right on the nose. Heaton blinks but takes it well. Heaton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Targaryen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Heaton misses with a wild body shot. Targaryen misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhaegar Targaryen dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heaton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Targaryen misses. Heaton misses with a double jab
and Targaryen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fighters circling - Targaryen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Targaryen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Heaton shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily. Heaton moves in looking to clinch but Targaryen pushes him off. Targaryen throws the left hand but Heaton avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heaton takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses. Heaton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Targaryen. Targaryen tests Heaton's chin there with a solid looking shot. Targaryen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heaton. Targaryen throws a right and a left that both miss. Heaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triton Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Targaryen closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rhaegar Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by Heaton. Heaton looks to land a left hand but Targaryen moved out of range nicely. Heaton drives through with a takedown into guard. Targaryen pushes Heaton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Targaryen throws a hook but Heaton blocks it. Heaton throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range. Heaton clobbers Targaryen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Heaton tries to move into range but Targaryen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Heaton has a takedown stuffed. Heaton tries to close the distance and clinch but Targaryen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Heaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen. Heaton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Targaryen. Targaryen lands a big right hand that sends Heaton crashing to the mat! Targaryen stays standing though and waves Heaton back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heaton scores with a takedown into Targaryen's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Targaryen wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Targaryen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heaton is one step ahead there. Heaton stops Targaryen from standing up. Heaton wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving. Heaton stops Targaryen from standing up. Heaton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Heaton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Targaryen 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. Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Heaton from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heaton is defended easily by Targaryen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhaegar Targaryen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Heaton moves into the clinch. Targaryen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Targaryen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen lands a nice shot to the body. Heaton is trying to maintain a safe position but Targaryen gets an underhook and turns Heaton into the cage. Heaton misses with the head strike.
Heaton tries to stall but Targaryen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Targaryen breaks from the clinch.
Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heaton. The fighters circling - Heaton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Heaton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Targaryen finds it's way round the side to connect with Heaton's head. Targaryen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heaton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Targaryen, as that shot connected.
Heaton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Targaryen. Heaton dives in and grabs Targaryen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Targaryen pushes down on Heaton's head and hops out. Targaryen lands with a right and another and another! Heaton is in big trouble! Targaryen lands again and this time it's lights out for Heaton! A quality knockout there for Targaryen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rhaegar Targaryen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Edberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Slayed. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Stefan Edberg enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauricio Rua! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stefan Edberg! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Edberg keeps the fight on the outside. A swing and a miss from Rua. Rua is looking to clinch but Edberg is avoiding it.
Edberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Edberg blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua looks to throw the jab but Edberg is out of range. Edberg lands a left and a right that send Rua crashing to the mat, dazed. Edberg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Edberg cracks Rua with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rua falls to his knees and Edberg doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Edberg!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Page! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Reynolds! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Page connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reynolds momentarily.
Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat. Page slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat. Page thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body. Page punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch. Reynolds looks gassed! Page lands a big right hand that sends Reynolds crashing to the mat! Page stays standing though and waves Reynolds back to his feet!
Reynolds is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Page instigates a clinch. Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Page finish him? Page lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds. Page breaks from the clinch.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses. Page throws a monster overhand right that drops Reynolds! Page follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Page! Oliver Page retains his light heavyweight title!
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