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SFC84: Manto VS Thompson! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gancho Santos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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186 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gancho Santos!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sakuragi circles away.
Sakuragi tries a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Sakuragi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
A lazy body kick from Sakuragi
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi misses with a wild combination.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuragi.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos lands a nice hook to Sakuragi's body. Sakuragi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos shoots in but Sakuragi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gancho Santos.
Sakuragi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Sakuragi pushes him off.
Sakuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Sakuragi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakuragi is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sakuragi.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Sakuragi pushes him off.
A slow jab from Sakuragi misses its intended target.
Sakuragi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos is looking to clinch but Sakuragi is avoiding it.
Santos staying out of range there.
A jab from Sakuragi misses.
Sakuragi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos blocks a jab.
Sakuragi tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakuragi looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Sakuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuragi throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakuragi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanamichi Sakuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuragi leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sakuragi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Santos tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is trying is best to control the position here.
Sakuragi is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Sakuragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos not doing much here.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakuragi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakuragi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Sakuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
Sakuragi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sakuragi throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuragi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakuragi swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Sakuragi misses with a double jab
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Sakuragi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sakuragi misses with a wild combination.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos is looking to clinch but Sakuragi is avoiding it.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Sakuragi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuragi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakuragi slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gancho Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Sakuragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi defends it nicely.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuragi pinned against the cage. Sakuragi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Santos tries to clinch there but Sakuragi circles away.
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Sakuragi's guard.
Santos stands up over Sakuragi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakuragi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuragi is keeping the position for now.
Santos wants to stand but Sakuragi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sakuragi looking to control.
Sakuragi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakuragi tries to get out of the position.
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Sakuragi keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Gancho Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuragi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakuragi trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuragi is working away from the top position though.
Sakuragi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakuragi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuragi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuragi distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuragi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakuragi throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakuragi throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Sakuragi 's knee.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gancho Santos.
Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sakuragi's guard.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is trying to keep Santos in close.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Sakuragi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Sakuragi sprawls well.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Sakuragi keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuragi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos tries to clinch up but Sakuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos scores with a takedown into Sakuragi's guard.
Sakuragi wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sakuragi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos has managed to clinch.
Sakuragi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Sakuragi breaks the clinch.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakuragi to the mat! Sakuragi manages to get full guard.
Santos wants to get up but he can't break Sakuragi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sakuragi seems keen to control Santos's posture.
Santos won't allow Sakuragi to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sakuragi leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuragi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuragi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuragi throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakuragi looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
Sakuragi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuragi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakuragi to the ground. Sakuragi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gancho Santos.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuragi, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Sakuragi against the cage but Sakuragi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos looks for a takedown but Sakuragi sprawls well.
Santos avoids the head kick by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuragi misses with a double jab.
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos lands some shots froms side control.
Santos looks up at the clock and then as Sakuragi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Santos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Santos stalls from top position.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Sakuragi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Santos wants to control but Sakuragi is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gancho Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santos connects with a high kick.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Sakuragi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos avoids the body shot from Sakuragi.
Nice sprawl there from Sakuragi as Santos shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuragi. Those never looked like landing.
Santos avoids the body shot from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throws a push kick but Santos slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Santos drives through with a takedown into Sakuragi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sakuragi wants to control but Santos passes easily into half guard.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is pressing down on Sakuragi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakuragi is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gancho Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santos 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gancho Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
13 - 21 - 0 |
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34
210 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara looks to land a left hand but Rodriquez moved out of range nicely.
McNamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNamara shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodriquez's guard.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rodriquez shoots in and gets a takedown into McNamara's guard.
McNamara controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodriquez!
McNamara controlling from the full mount.
McNamara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McNamara is trying to control here but Rodriquez has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodriquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sean McNamara just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
Rodriquez leaves McNamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by McNamara.
It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.
McNamara lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriquez off the cage and back into range.
A combination from McNamara does no damage.
McNamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara clinches with his opponent.
McNamara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
McNamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez has his foot on McNamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McNamara works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
McNamara pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNamara is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in McNamara's guard.
Rodriquez postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet McNamara, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McNamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodriquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McNamara tries for a takedown but Rodriquez circles away easily
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McNamara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McNamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriquez prevents it.
McNamara manages to break the clinch.
McNamara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but Rodriquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriquez swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McNamara sprawls well. McNamara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriquez gets slowly back to his feet.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriquez swivels and escapes.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from McNamara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McNamara is looking to score with low kicks.
McNamara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriquez counters with a two punch combo.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNamara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
McNamara wants to sweep but no luck.
McNamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNamara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriquez won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand that misses.
McNamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McNamara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriquez has McNamara in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNamara passes into half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara controlling the action here.
McNamara is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McNamara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McNamara misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles McNamara's knee momentarily.
McNamara misses with a double jab.
McNamara gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleto Rodriquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from McNamara.
McNamara misses with a double jab
and Rodriquez counters with a single leg into guard. McNamara didn't expect that.
Rodriquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sean McNamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNamara is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
McNamara is trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McNamara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriquez but great work by McNamara.
McNamara tries to move to mount but Rodriquez blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face as McNamara controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara wants to control for a moment but Rodriquez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez is concentrating on defense, preventing McNamara from advancing position.
Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rodriquez dodges the punch combination from McNamara.
McNamara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriquez counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriquez to the mat! Rodriquez manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
McNamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McNamara wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
McNamara is staying tight to Rodriquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McNamara.
Rodriquez is not content to let McNamara control the position.
McNamara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McNamara trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sean McNamara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for McNamara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but Rodriquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sean McNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
McNamara misses with a kick to the body.
McNamara throws a series of punches but Rodriquez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriquez fails to land the takedown.
McNamara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriquez back to the cage. McNamara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNamara 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McNamara!
After the big win, Sean McNamara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Juliard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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5 - 8 - 0 |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Juliard!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juliard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gi on his heels. He'll look to pass Gi's guard now, I'm sure.
Gi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juliard trying to control but Gi is working from the bottom.
Juliard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gi is keeping the position for now.
Juliard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juliard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juliard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gi has his foot on Juliard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juliard works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juliard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gi is keeping the position for now.
Juliard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Juliard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juliard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gi's half guard.
Juliard winds up and cracks Gi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Juliard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juliard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juliard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Juliard is taking a breather. Gi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Juliard is looking for a kimura but Gi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juliard to get the leverage.
Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Gi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Juliard is looking to take a break and control but Gi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juliard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gi looking for submissions off his back.
Juliard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Juliard works his way into full mount!
Gi regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juliard moves nicely into side control.
Juliard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gi, who protects the arm well.
Juliard cracks Gi with a big elbow.
Juliard cracks Gi with a big elbow.
Gi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juliard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gi.
Gi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juliard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juliard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gi.
Juliard is defending against the submission attempts here by Gi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juliard manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Juliard dominated that round.
That's time! Gi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Juliard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Juliard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juliard is sitting in close to Gi's body. Gi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Juliard is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Juliard is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kai Gi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Riley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Up. Rafael Rua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Riley's chin.
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Rua!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Riley cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Riley scores with a hook.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Riley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands a jab to Rua's midsection.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Riley counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Riley counter with a right hand.
It looks like Rafael Rua has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Riley drops Rua with a right and a left! Riley comes rushing in but Rua regains his composure and manages to keep Riley in guard.
Rua is rocked!
Riley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Riley finish him?
Riley passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riley is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua actively working from the bottom here.
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Riley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riley passes to full mount!
Rua defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Riley has hold of Rua's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rua manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riley has control of Rua's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rua regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley working for a submission but Rua is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Rua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rua.
Riley is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rua is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Riley checks it.
Rafael Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Riley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua takes one on the button.
Riley defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua swings widly with a right hand
and Riley counters with a right hand to the body.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rua throws a front kick aimed at Riley's knee but Riley avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Riley avoids it.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Riley.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Riley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riley.
Riley steps in with a hook that catches Rua right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Riley follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rua looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Riley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauron Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransuave Doobney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doobney has chosen L_TIz# as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fransuave Doobney enters the cage!
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28
270 lbs
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234 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sauron Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fransuave Doobney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doobney moves in looking to clinch but Evil pushes him off.
Evil changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doobney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evil staying calm.
Evil seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doobney for as long as he can get away with.
Doobney struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney tries to bench press Evil off him but Evil keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doobney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Evil off and has taken his back!
Doobney struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doobney thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Doobney avoiding Evil 's attempts to control his hands.
Doobney punches the canvas rather than the man.
Doobney is hanging on to Evil's back as he tries to escape.
Evil has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Doobney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doobney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Evil is pressing down on Doobney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doobney wants to control from the top but Evil keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fransuave Doobney wasn't active enough on the ground.
Evil shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Doobney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doobney looking for a guillotine here but Evil defends easily.
Evil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doobney is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sauron Evil will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Evil gets a double leg takedown into Doobney's guard.
Evil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sauron Evil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evil stopping the sweep attempt from Doobney.
Doobney trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evil shoots in looking for a takedown. Doobney tries to sprawl out of it but Evil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doobney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Doobney!
Doobney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doobney is trying to reverse the position but instead Evil has taken his back - oops!
Evil avoiding Doobney 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doobney is in bad spot here.
Doobney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Evil slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Evil gets his hands free as Doobney looks to control.
Evil controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Evil avoiding Doobney 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Doobney do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doobney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evil won't allow Doobney to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doobney wants to control from the top but Evil keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fransuave Doobney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Evil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Doobney as Evil shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauron Evil dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Doobney gets a takedown into half guard.
Doobney is trying to control the action in half guard but Evil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evil is trying to control but can't.
Evil is defending against the submission attempts here by Doobney.
Doobney trying to control the action but Evil is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evil controls his leg.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fransuave Doobney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Evil has his takedown stuffed
and Doobney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Doobney trying to control but Evil is working from the bottom.
Doobney forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doobney uses his free foot to push down on Evil's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Evil.
Evil defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Doobney.
Doobney wants to control the pace but Evil is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four 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.
Doobney is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Evil is surviving well by controlling Doobney's body position as best he can.
Doobney throws some wild stikes that Evil manages to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fransuave Doobney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauron Evil!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mellendrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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32
294 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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300 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kron Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mellendrez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenny has Mellendrez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mellendrez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kenny is trying to keep an underhook but Mellendrez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kenny is staying active underneath Mellendrez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kenny actively working from the bottom here.
Kenny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kenny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kenny trying to get back to full guard but Mellendrez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kenny can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellendrez dominating with strikes here.
Kenny is bucking up trying to escape but Mellendrez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mellendrez lands a nice shot to the head.
Kenny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kenny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenny has his feet on Mellendrez's thighs here. He's pushed Mellendrez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mellendrez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Kenny!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Paper Scratcher. Shields has chosen In The End as his entrance music. Michael Stubb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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32
203 lbs
16 - 21 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stubb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stubb but Stubb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stubb is working to tighten is grip on Shields's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shields has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stubb is really squeezing tight and eventually Shields passes out! Stubb breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Stubb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron Jamess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh comes into the arena with Song 2 blaring out of the sound system. LeBron Jamess has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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266 lbs
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250 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeBron Jamess!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamess tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Jamess.
It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Jamess.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kosh is defended easily by Jamess.
Jamess lands the left hand.
Kosh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jamess.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Jamess.
Jamess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosh moves out of range of the body kick.
Kosh misses with a low kick.
Jamess lands with a right hand.
Jamess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kosh backs up against the cage.
Kosh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jamess's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosh postures up.
Kosh stopping the sweep attempt from Jamess.
Jamess controls Kosh momentarily but Kosh frees himself.
Kosh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jamess's guard.
Kosh content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamess sees it coming and defends easily.
Jamess pushes Kosh off but Kosh dives into side control.
Jamess is not content to let Kosh control the position.
Jamess manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamess is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kosh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kosh's back!
Kosh looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jamess doesn't have the hooks in and Kosh manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jamess manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kosh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamess wants to control from the top but Kosh keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamess controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kosh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron Jamess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kosh tries to bum rush Jamess with a series of wild strikes but Jamess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jamess uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clayton Kosh's cut is getting worse.
Jamess misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jamess - that will leave a mark!
Jamess throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Jamess.
Jamess misses with the combination.
Jamess moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jamess scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamess scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kosh in his tracks.
Clayton Kosh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jamess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayton Kosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jamess lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jamess. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A shot to the liver by Jamess. Beautiful body shot.
Jamess stalks Kosh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kosh's face. Kosh staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamess scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Jamess lands an overhand right.
Jamess connects with a leg kick. Kosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jamess lands a jab to the nose.
Jeez, Clayton Kosh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LeBron Jamess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamess connects with a body shot that sends Kosh's belly button to the back.
Jamess misses with a few strikes there.
Kosh misses with a double jab.
Kosh shoots in for a double leg but Jamess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Kosh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosh closes the distance and clinches up with Jamess, looking for a takedown. Kosh pushes Jamess against the cage but Jamess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Jamess does no damage.
Jamess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamess wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Kosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamess throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jamess throws a combination. Kosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clayton Kosh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LeBron Jamess!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Pitney is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pitney wants to get back to full guard.
Bam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pitney is trying to control but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitney is pressing down on Bam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bam landing with the ground and pound.
Bam throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam throwing strikes from guard but Pitney blocks nicely.
Bam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bam is working Pitney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bam preventing the sweep.
Bam is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitney has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam wants to pass the guard but Pitney is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bam lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitney keeping moving, preventing Bam from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bam landing with the ground and pound.
Bam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitney has wrist control.
Bam throwing strikes from guard but Pitney blocks nicely.
Pitney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pitney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bam wants to control but Pitney is keeping busy.
Pitney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pitney works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bam wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Pitney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bam, who protects the arm well.
Bam tries to bench press Pitney off him but Pitney keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Pitney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pitney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pitney landing strikes.
Bam connects with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bam is looking for a sweep.
Pitney has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bam is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pitney yanks on the arm and Bam is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pitney.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Pitney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Manto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tony Thompson has been cut.
Manto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manto is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Manto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
Thompson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Manto.
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
Manto wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Manto is working hard here to advance position.
Manto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manto is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manto gets back to full guard.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manto controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Manto keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson cracks Manto with a solid left hand.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manto is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manto working a defensive guard here.
Thompson postures up in Manto's guard and throws a big left but Manto blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manto working a defensive guard here.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manto keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Manto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Manto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Manto is defending well.
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Manto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is thwarting Manto's attempts to control the position.
Manto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Manto is trying to get back to full guard.
Manto is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Manto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson throwing shots but Manto is blocking nicely.
Manto is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manto avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to take a breather but Manto is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manto trying to control but Thompson postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manto throws a left that rocks Thompson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Manto dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Thompson regain composure!
Thompson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manto trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Manto finish him?
Manto working away.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Manto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Tony Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson trying to control but Manto postures up.
Thompson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Manto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manto moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
Thompson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Manto has taken his back.
Thompson turns into Manto and is now in his guard.
Manto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manto trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Manto is really struggling to control Thompson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson trying to control but Manto is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson trying to control but Manto is working from the bottom.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Manto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manto manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Manto's guard.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Manto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manto manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Manto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Manto trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Manto 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.
Thompson wants to stand but Manto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Manto blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Manto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
That's time! Manto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Manto misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that hurts Manto! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Thompson jumps into full mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manto is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson has control of Manto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manto blocking the ground and pound.
Manto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson unloads with some shots from mount but Manto bucks and avoids them well.
Manto is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is working for a guillotine from mount but Manto frees his head quite easily.
Manto is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Manto is defending well.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manto wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manto is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the action but Manto is working from the bottom.
Manto gets full guard.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson trying to control but Manto is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Manto.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Manto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manto manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Manto's guard.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manto trying to control the position here.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Manto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Manto from controlling successfully.
Manto stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Manto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manto has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Thompson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manto somewhat.
George Manto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Manto. Manto gets slowly back to his feet.
Manto looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson tries to sprawl but Manto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manto is just content to waste time from the top position. Thompson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Manto trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Manto is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Manto is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Manto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thompson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Manto tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Manto because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Thompson avoids the attempt from Manto to control.
Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manto shrugs it off.
Manto is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson working for a submission but Manto is keeping him at bay.
Thompson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Thompson has taken his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson gets his hands free as Manto looks to control.
Thompson looking to break Manto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Manto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thompson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Thompson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling well, preventing Manto from escaping the position.
Manto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thompson.
Manto breaks Thompson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manto trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manto wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manto trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George Manto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manto uses from the top position.
Manto passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is not content to let Manto control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Manto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Manto looks to land a combination. Thompson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Manto is defending well.
Manto struggling a bit here.
Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Manto is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manto stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Manto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manto controlling the pace.
Manto is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Manto is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is staying active underneath Manto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
George Manto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manto sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Manto is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Manto is working away.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Manto trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Manto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manto is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Manto defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manto trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson is looking for a kimura but Manto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thompson to get the leverage.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manto tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manto is looking to improve his position.
Manto is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Manto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manto won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Manto is defending against the submission attempts here by Thompson.
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Manto defends the submission attempt.
Manto gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Thompson.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Thompson!
Tony Thompson is the new heavyweight champion!
Tony Thompson gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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