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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Badalandabad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taj Badalandabad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badalandabad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Badalandabad is avoiding it.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badalandabad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Badalandabad stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Badalandabad trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badalandabad is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Badalandabad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Badalandabad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badalandabad defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Badalandabad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Badalandabad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Badalandabad to regain full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Badalandabad is working from the bottom.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badalandabad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badalandabad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Badalandabad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Badalandabad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Badalandabad to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Badalandabad dives on top into guard.
Badalandabad wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Badalandabad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Badalandabad has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Badalandabad passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson has hold of Badalandabad's hands but Badalandabad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson looks gassed!
Badalandabad trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Badalandabad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Badalandabad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Badalandabad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Badalandabad tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jackson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Badalandabad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Badalandabad's ribs.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Badalandabad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Badalandabad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badalandabad trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badalandabad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badalandabad is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Badalandabad from controlling successfully.
Badalandabad thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a takedown
so Badalandabad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Badalandabad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Badalandabad landing some decent shots from guard.
Badalandabad wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Badalandabad uses it to pass to side control.
Taj Badalandabad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Badalandabad connects with a decent elbow.
Badalandabad scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Badalandabad has passed into mount! Damn!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Badalandabad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badalandabad is sitting in close to Jackson's body. Jackson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Badalandabad is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Badalandabad is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tibor Stojakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojakovic has chosen Mutant Cunt Sniffer by Venetian Snares as his entrance music. Mark Morton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tibor Stojakovic's chin.
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156 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Morton!
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, Tibor Stojakovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton misses with a takedown attempt - Stojakovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stojakovic's waist but Stojakovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morton off to one side.
Stojakovic cracks a nice hook into Morton's ribs.
Stojakovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Morton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojakovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morton is breathing heavily.
Stojakovic swings for the body but Morton moves out of range.
Morton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stojakovic closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Morton out cold! Morton corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tibor Stojakovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock N Roll Train. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilios Nicko!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Nicko does no damage.
Jurgel connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Jurgel.
Nicko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurgel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgel is just out of range.
Nicko misses with a wild combination.
Jurgel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jurgel showed some decent athleticism there.
Jurgel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nicko controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nicko throws a series of punches but Jurgel moves out of range.
Jurgel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicko.
Jurgel lands a lovely overhand right.
Jurgel lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicko's head.
Nicko throws a body punch but Jurgel moves out of range.
Nicko tries to bum rush Jurgel with a series of wild strikes but Jurgel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgel throws out the jab.
Jurgel tests Nicko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgel throws a hook to the side of Nicko's head but Nicko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jurgel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Jurgel.
A slow jab from Nicko misses its intended target.
Jurgel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jurgel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicko. That did some damage!
Jurgel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicko throws a right and a left that Jurgel avoids nicely.
Nicko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jurgel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nicko kicks Jurgel off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgel manages to avoid it.
Nicko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgel.
A jab from Nicko misses.
Nicko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jurgel tests Nicko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicko throws a series of punches but Jurgel avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel throws a hook but Nicko blocks it.
Nicko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jurgel misses with a straight left.
Nicko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgel is just out of range.
Vasilios Nicko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicko missing with a left hand there. Jurgel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jurgel works the jab nicely.
Nicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jurgel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurgel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurgel slips a jab from Nicko.
Nicko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jurgel.
Nicko cracks Jurgel with an open hand slap.
Jurgel scores a takedown into full mount!
Jurgel controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Jurgel dominated that round.
That's time! Jurgel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nicko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jurgel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurgel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jurgel staying out of range there.
Nicko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurgel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurgel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgel.
Nicko tries to bum rush Jurgel with a series of wild strikes but Jurgel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgel.
Nicko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jurgel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jurgel.
Nicko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgel was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicko.
Nicko moves forwards but Jurgel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jurgel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jurgel stops Nicko from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jurgel controls the pace.
Jurgel prevents Nicko from getting back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jurgel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel wants to control from the top but Nicko keeps moving.
Nicko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jurgel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Jurgel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nicko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jurgel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jurgel slows the pace down in half guard.
Nicko is refusing to be controlled, as Jurgel sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Gorge Jurgel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jurgel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorge Jurgel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Nicko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jurgel slips a jab and a cross from Nicko.
Nicko looks to land a combination but Jurgel avoids it well.
Nicko missing with a left hand there. Jurgel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicko throws a body punch but Jurgel moves out of range.
Nicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgel manages to avoid it.
Jurgel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nicko!
Jurgel controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel wants to control the pace but Nicko is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jurgel is really struggling to control Nicko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vasilios Nicko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jurgel. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorge Jurgel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorge Jurgel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opa Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Baby's Got A Temper as his entrance music. Opa Jokinen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
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, Opa Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strife scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Strife doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Strife wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Strife.
Jokinen scores with a three punch combo!
Strife throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strife lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strife fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strife has Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Strife misses with the head strike.
Strife blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
A frustrated look appears on Jokinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strife misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jokinen.
Jokinen managing to block the knees to the body from Strife.
Strife connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
Strife is trying to stall.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Strife has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strife stalling in the clinch but Jokinen improves position.
Strife has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strife using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strife looking to stall.
Strife seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jokinen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Jokinen blocks an elbow strike from Strife.
Strife looking to stall.
Strife using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strife controlling the action here for a moment.
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Strife gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Strife wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Strife.
Strife tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strife is breathing heavily.
Strife attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Strife misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Strife throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Strife only half commits.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Strife tries to clinch up.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strife throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen moves forwards but Strife connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strife, right into the meat.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Strife throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strife rather than just go for the knockout.
Strife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strife tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
John Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
Strife lands with a slapping head kick.
Strife throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Strife throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Strife avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Strife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Strife pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen misses with a combination
and Strife counters with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Strife's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Strife misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opa Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Strife works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away.
Opa Jokinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strife misses the shot to the body.
Strife slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strife looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strife is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Strife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Strife throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strife throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strife.
Strife chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Strife does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strife slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Strife wants to clinch.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Strife throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strife swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strife comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strife takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Strife lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Strife takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen lands a with a good body shot.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strife.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Strife forces Jokinen back against the cage and clinches.
Jokinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strife up against the cage.
Strife scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Strife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strife looking to slow down the pace here.
Strife throws an elbow that misses.
Strife trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strife into the cage.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Strife's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strife's gas tank.
Strife takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strife throws an elbow that misses.
Strife with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Strife blocks an elbow strike from Jokinen.
Jokinen breaks the clinch.
Strife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen swings for the body but Strife moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strife misses the jab.
Strife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen takes a swing at Strife's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strife manages to avoid it.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opa Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Strife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Strife bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Opa Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strife.
Jokinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Strife tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strife struggling a bit here.
Jokinen is staying tight to Strife's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jokinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strife tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Strife's head but Strife avoids it well.
Strife is looking for a sweep.
Jokinen is working Strife over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Strife is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strife slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strife misses with an uppercut.
John Strife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Strife throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Strife throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Strife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen works Strife's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Strife.
Jokinen shoots in and bounces Strife off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Strife is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Strife blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen trying to control but Strife is working from the bottom.
Strife preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strife trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Opa Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jokinen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Opa Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Laruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Napier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Napier Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Laruso !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Napier Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laruso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laruso lands with a kick to the ribs.
Napier Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Napier Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Laruso uses from the top position.
Laruso wants to get up but he can't break Napier Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laruso gets to his feet. Napier Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Napier Jr works over Laruso 's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Napier Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Napier Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laruso defends it nicely.
Daniel Laruso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Napier Jr.
Napier Jr looks gassed!
Napier Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Laruso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Napier Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Laruso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laruso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laruso leaves Napier Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Napier Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Laruso circles away.
Laruso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Napier Jr checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laruso swings for the body but Napier Jr moves out of range.
Laruso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laruso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laruso lands a jab to the nose.
Laruso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laruso lands a big head kick that sends Napier Jr tumbling to the mat! Laruso takes a step backwards and waves Napier Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Napier Jr is rocked!
Laruso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Napier Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Laruso didn't expect that.
Napier Jr is still in real trouble! Can Laruso finish him?
Laruso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Napier Jr postures up in Laruso 's guard and throws a big left but Laruso blocks it.
Napier Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Napier Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Laruso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laruso has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Napier Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Laruso has managed to lock this one up! Can Napier Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Laruso on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Laruso !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Henry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximilian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die Antwoord : Enter the Ninja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Maximilian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximilian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holliday.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Maximilian or perhaps it was just good defense by Holliday which made him look bad.
Maximilian tries to clinch up.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximilian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holliday misses with a hook. Maximilian ducked under it nicely.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximilian tries to clinch there but Holliday circles away.
Maximilian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximilian missing with knees to the body.
Maximilian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Maximilian missing with knees to the body.
Holliday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximilian smiles and moves away.
Maximilian ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to avoid it but Maximilian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holliday to the ground. Holliday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holliday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximilian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holliday won't be happy with that.
Maximilian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holliday some visible discomfort.
Holliday is trying to get back to half guard.
Maximilian controlling the position from side mount.
Maximilian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Holliday misses with a strike from the bottom.
Maximilian gets to mount! Holliday was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking to get to half guard.
Maximilian working for a submission but Holliday is keeping him at bay.
Maximilian punching from mount but Holliday doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Holliday tries to hold on but Maximilian pushes him away.
Holliday is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximilian tries to control but Holliday wriggling away.
Maximilian wants to take his opponent's back but Holliday doesn't allow it.
Maximilian manages to capitalize on a mistake by Holliday to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Maximilian doesn't have the hooks in and Holliday manages to turn into his guard.
Holliday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximilian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maximilian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Holliday misses.
Maximilian wants to clinch.
Maximilian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximilian lands a nice shot to the body.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holliday was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian tries to lock up and control but Holliday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holliday moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maximilian has worked his arm free - good work by Maximilian!
Maximilian is trying to get back to half guard.
Maximilian manages to get back to half guard.
Maximilian trying to control here.
Holliday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Holliday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maximilian wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Maximilian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximilian.
Maximilian tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximilian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maximilian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maximilian prevents Holliday from getting the reversal.
Holliday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maximilian working Holliday over with strikes here.
Holliday wants to hold on but Maximilian pushes him away.
Holliday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximilian throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximilian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Holliday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximilian has control of Holliday's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Holliday regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holliday tries to improve his position but instead Maximilian has taken his back!
Holliday looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Holliday preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maximilian.
Maximilian throwing damaging strikes from the back! Holliday could be in trouble here!
Maximilian is trying to stick to Holliday's back but Holliday is turning into Maximilian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximilian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holliday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holliday stands and throws Maximilian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holliday goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maximilian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holliday's guard! Nice work there by Maximilian!
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday 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.
Maximilian wants to pass the guard but Holliday is keeping the position.
Maximilian wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
Holliday looking for a guillotine here but Maximilian defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holliday's guard.
Maximilian wants to control but Holliday is keeping him busy.
Maximilian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maximilian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Holliday can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Holliday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holliday manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maximilian is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holliday throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holliday is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximilian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maximilian wants to take a breather but Holliday is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maximilian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holliday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Maximilian dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maximilian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.
Maximilian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.
Holliday looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maximilian wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Holliday frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holliday connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holliday looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holliday forces the positional change into back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maximilian manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holliday's guard. Nice work there by Maximilian.
Maximilian trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
Maximilian looking to pass the guard.
Maximilian preventing the sweep.
Maximilian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holliday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holliday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holliday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holliday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximilian manages to avoid it.
Maximilian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday fails with the takedown
and Maximilian counters by moving into the clinch.
Holliday tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Maximilian.
Maximilian gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maximilian trying to control from half guard but Holliday is working away.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximilian pulls his head out easily.
Maximilian is trying to control the action in half guard but Holliday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holliday wants to get back to full guard.
Maximilian is nestled in close to Holliday, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maximilian is working for a submission of some sort.
Holliday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximilian pulls his head out easily.
Holliday is not content to let Maximilian control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maximilian has Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximilian has hold of one of Holliday's legs. Holliday is fighting the takedown attempt but Maximilian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Holliday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximilian defends it easily.
Holliday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximilian defends it easily.
Holliday wants to improve his position but instead Maximilian has moved into half guard.
Fabio Maximilian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximilian is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably.
Holliday wants to improve his position but Maximilian is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Henry Holliday.
I think Maximilian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Maximilian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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26
155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tassen.
Hicks tries to clinch but Tassen moves out of range.
Hicks thows a body shot but no joy.
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen tries to bum rush Hicks with a series of wild strikes but Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Tassen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tassen thinking.
Tassen fails with the takedown
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks slips a jab from Tassen.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Tassen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Tassen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Tassen.
Tassen scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Tassen misses
and Tassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Tassen misses
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tassen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hicks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Tassen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tassen misses with a leg kick
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Tassen moved out of range.
Tassen fails with the takedown
and Hicks counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Tassen misses its intended target.
Hicks tests Tassen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to work over Tassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hicks on the inside.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tassen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tassen looks for the body kick but Hicks saw that one coming.
Tassen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tassen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hicks counters with a three punch combo that has Tassen backing up. Tassen nods at Hicks to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice combination there by Hicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Hicks moves in looking to clinch but Tassen pushes him off.
Tassen misses with a looping left.
Tassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks scores with a sloppy right hand. Tassen should have avoided that one.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Tassen lands with an overhand left.
Tassen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tassen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tassen throws a combination that misses
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tassen throws a big shot that misses.
Tassen throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks with a nice cross.
Tassen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tassen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tassen manages to avoid it.
Tassen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hicks sprawls well initially but Tassen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Tassen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tassen trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tassen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tassen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hicks is looking to stand up but Tassen isn't so interested in that idea.
Tassen trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tassen scores with a hook to the body. Hicks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tassen misses with a double jab
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Tassen from controlling successfully.
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Tassen pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tassen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tassen looks to land a strike but Hicks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Tassen wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Tassen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tassen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tassen misses with a straight right.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tassen is defended easily by Hicks.
Tassen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks cracks Tassen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks feints and then cracks Tassen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tassen down.
Tassen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bill Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tassen looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Tassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tassen.
Tassen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hicks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tassen's best efforts.
Tassen trying to control from half guard but Hicks is working away.
Tassen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hicks's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen tries to control but Hicks wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hicks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tassen preventing the sweep.
Tassen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tassen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks pushes Tassen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tassen misses with a takedown
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Tassen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tassen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Tassen tries to move into range but Hicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks cracks Tassen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tassen tries for a takedown but Hicks circles away easily
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks throws a hook but Tassen blocks it.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hicks counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hicks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Hicks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Great Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Phantom Of The Opera by Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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276 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Great Tonying!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Harley!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harley throws a big shot that misses.
Harley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Tonying.
Tonying closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jack Harley has been cut.
Tonying moves into the clinch.
Tonying breaks from the clinch.
Harley looks to land a right hand but Tonying moved out of range.
Tonying darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonying avoids the body shot from Harley.
Tonying lands a right hook to the body.
Harley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonying makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harley looks gassed!
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!
Tonying moves into the clinch.
Tonying slows down the pace here.
Tonying pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonying lands a two punch combo.
Harley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Jack Harley's cut even more.
Tonying's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonying obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tonying.
Jack Harley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonying throws a left that rocks Harley and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tonying dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Harley regain composure!
The cut above Jack Harley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tonying wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harley, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harley prevents Tonying from improving position.
Tonying has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Tonying.
Harley wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonying biding his time, controlling Harley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonying not allowing Harley to control his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harley is trying to get back to his feet but Tonying has full control of the position and if anything, Harley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Great Tonying dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Harley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harley wants to clinch
and Tonying counters with a right hand to the body.
Harley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tonying rushes Harley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonying.
Harley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tonying breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harley looks to land a combination but Tonying avoids it well.
Tonying bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harley's head backwards.
Harley throws a big shot that misses.
Harley throws an overhand right that lands on Tonying's shoulder, as Tonying tries to avoid the shot.
Harley tries to close the distance and clinch but Tonying swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Harley.
Tonying is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harley can do to turn this around?
Tonying stalks Harley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harley's face. Harley staggers backwards, shaken.
Jack Harley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Harley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Harley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Great Tonying!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. 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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167 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Satan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Herberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Satan.
Herberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
A jab from Herberg misses.
Satan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Satan tries to clinch there but Herberg circles away.
Herberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Satan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Satan wants to clinch.
Satan swings for the body but Herberg moves out of range.
Satan defending well as Herberg loads up on a big left hand.
Herberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg is nestled in close to Satan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Satan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Herberg throwing strikes but missing.
Herberg wants to pass the guard but Satan is keeping the position.
Satan trying to keep a closed guard but Herberg is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satan keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Satan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herberg!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Satan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Satan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Herberg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Herberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Herberg is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan cracks Herberg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Herberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Satan has a good base and remains in mount.
Satan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herberg blocking the ground and pound.
Satan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Satan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Herberg wants to control but Satan is having none of it.
Satan lands a big shot there that rocks Herberg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Satan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Herberg because Satan loaded up on that one.
Herberg working to try and regain half guard.
Herberg tries to lock up and control but Satan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Satan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herberg is bucking up trying to escape but Satan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Satan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Herberg is surviving well by controlling Satan's body position as best he can.
Satan wants to control the pace but Herberg is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Satan scores with a push kick.
Satan looks to throw the jab but Herberg is out of range.
Satan moves away from the strike by Herberg.
Herberg avoids the head kick by Satan.
Satan throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Satan.
Satan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herberg fails with the takedown.
Satan misses with a body shot.
Herberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan looks to throw the jab but Herberg is out of range.
Satan stuns Herberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Herberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Satan's head backwards.
Satan tries to clinch but Herberg is having none of it.
Satan misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Herberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herberg cracks Satan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Satan misses with a body kick.
Satan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herberg misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan doesn't manage to clinch there - Herberg circles away.
Herberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Satan to score with a decent uppercut.
Satan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Satan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Satan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Satan tries to clinch up but Herberg circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Satan.
Herberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Satan.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Herberg misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan throws a series of punches but Herberg avoids them all with ease.
Herberg throws a hook but Satan blocks it.
Satan scores with a takedown into Herberg's guard.
Satan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herberg's guard.
Satan is breathing heavily.
Herberg is not content to let Satan control the position.
Satan prevents Herberg from improving his position.
Satan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herberg tries to roll over but Satan keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Satan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Satan wants to take a breather but Herberg is having none of it.
Herberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herberg shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Herberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satan.
Satan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Satan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Herberg fails with the takedown.
Herberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Herberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Herberg blocks the leg kick.
Herberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satan throws out the jab.
Satan is looking to clinch but Herberg is avoiding it.
Herberg ducks under a wild hook from Satan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg needs to keep his hands up - Satan had a free shot at his head there.
Satan throws a jab but it's blocked by Herberg.
Satan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Satan thows a body shot but no joy.
Herberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Damien Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan slips under a jab.
Herberg throws a hook but Satan blocks it.
Satan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Satan scores with a jab. Herberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Damien Satan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satan takes a swing at Herberg's ribcage but misses.
Satan wants to slow Herberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Herberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Satan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Satan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herberg's waist but Herberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Satan off to one side.
Satan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Satan takes one on the button.
Satan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herberg.
Herberg closes the distance and clinches up with Satan, looking for a takedown. Herberg pushes Satan against the cage but Satan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Satan as he avoids it easily.
Satan tries to score with a low kick but Herberg moves his leg out of the way.
Herberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Satan does no damage.
Satan scores with a sloppy right hand. Herberg should have avoided that one.
Satan lands with a nice combination. Herberg backs away looking to recover.
Herberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Satan lands with a nice body kick.
Satan lands a lovely overhand right.
Herberg is rocked!
Satan lands a glancing blow to the side of Herberg's head.
Oh Herberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Satan misses with a kick to the body.
Satan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Herberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satan dodges the punch combination from Herberg.
Damien Satan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satan looks to throw the jab but Herberg is out of range.
Herberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herberg slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Herberg misses the target.
Satan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herberg.
Satan throws a hook but Herberg avoids it easily.
Satan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Herberg!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satan looking to control but Herberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Satan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Satan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Satan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Satan!
Damien Satan is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skoal Citrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skoal Citrus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepe Silvia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skoal Citrus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Citrus drops his hands momentarily and Silvia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Citrus misses with a takedown attempt - Silvia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silvia moves away from the strike by Citrus.
Citrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvia.
Citrus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skoal Citrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Citrus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silvia.
Citrus misses with a looping left.
Silvia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silvia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silvia slips under a jab from Citrus.
Silvia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Citrus.
Silvia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Citrus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silvia.
Citrus looks gassed!
Silvia keeps the fight on the outside.
Citrus wants to clinch up but Silvia keeps it at a distance.
Citrus wants to clinch.
Silvia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citrus tries to clinch up.
Silvia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silvia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Citrus throws out the jab.
Silvia cracks Citrus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Citrus throws a head kick that misses.
Silvia rushes Citrus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Silvia scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvia.
Nice body punch from Silvia - that landed with a thud.
Silvia landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Citrus's ribcage. Citrus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silvia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silvia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Citrus.
Silvia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silvia lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
Silvia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silvia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvia lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Citrus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silvia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silvia with a knee to the head.
Silvia lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
Silvia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silvia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silvia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvia.
Silvia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Citrus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silvia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silvia lands a nice shot to the body.
Silvia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silvia lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Citrus.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvia.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Silvia with a knee to the head.
Silvia trying to land knees to the body.
Citrus throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvia.
Silvia swings wildly with an uppercut but Citrus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Citrus.
A left hand lands to the body for Citrus.
Citrus lands a body shot.
Citrus jumps guard but Silvia stands there with Citrus around his waist. Citrus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvia.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Citrus.
Citrus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvia blocks a body shot from Citrus.
Silvia lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
Silvia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Citrus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silvia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Citrus struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvia controls his hands.
Citrus tries a body shot but Silvia blocks it.
Citrus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silvia walks away with a smile on his face. Citrus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pepe Silvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoal Citrus.
Citrus closes the distance but Silvia moves to the side
enabling Silvia to counter with a crisp jab.
Citrus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silvia lunges at Citrus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Citrus's hand.
Citrus wants to clinch
and Silvia counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Citrus.
Silvia has managed to clinch.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Silvia.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Citrus won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Silvia.
Silvia working Citrus over with knees to the body.
Citrus takes a shot to the head.
Silvia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Citrus or not.
Silvia looking to throw knees to the head but Citrus is blocking nicely.
Silvia blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Silvia works on Citrus's body with a couple of short punches.
Citrus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Citrus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silvia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvia lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvia blocks a body shot from Citrus.
Silvia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Citrus's face.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
Citrus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silvia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Citrus's sensitive parts.
Silvia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silvia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Citrus.
Citrus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silvia counters with a thumping low kick.
Citrus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Citrus throws a body kick the misses
and Silvia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Citrus tries to clinch up
and Silvia counters with a series of strikes. Citrus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Citrus throws a big shot that misses.
Silvia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Danga de danga de dang - Silvia scores with a four punch combination!
Citrus is breathing heavily.
Citrus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Silvia.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silvia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvia thuds a left hand into Citrus's body.
Silvia pushes Citrus away with a front kick.
Pepe Silvia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvia rushes Citrus and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
Citrus takes a shot to the head.
Silvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Citrus won't want to take too many of those.
Silvia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silvia lands a shot to the body.
Silvia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silvia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silvia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Citrus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvia works on Citrus's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Silvia.
Silvia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Citrus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvia lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
Silvia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Silvia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia presses Citrus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Citrus backwards.
Silvia tries to land knees in the clinch but Citrus avoids the damage to the body.
Silvia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pepe Silvia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silvia obliges.
Silvia digs a right hand into Citrus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Citrus's gas tank.
Silvia prevents a body shot from Citrus.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Silvia.
Citrus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvia lands a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvia.
Citrus misses with a punch on the inside.
Citrus misses with a punch to the body.
Silvia scores a nice knee to the body.
Silvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvia.
Silvia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Citrus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Citrus backwards.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia prevents a body shot from Citrus.
A short body shot lands from Silvia as the two fighters clinch.
Citrus takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia prevents a body shot from Citrus.
Silvia tries to land knees in the clinch but Citrus avoids the damage to the body.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Citrus avoids it.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Citruss head.
Citrus tries to work over Silvia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Citrus lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvia.
Silvia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Citrus can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Silvia.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvia.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
Silvia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silvia digs a right hand into Citrus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Citrus's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Silvia.
Citrus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Citrus struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvia controls his hands.
Citrus misses with a punch to the body.
Silvia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Citrus backwards.
Citrus can't find room to land a body shot as Silvia controls the action.
Silvia landing knees to the head.
Citrus scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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.
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvia lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Silvia on the inside.
Silvia lands a left hand.
Citrus tries a body shot but Silvia blocks it.
Citrus managing to block the knees to the body from Silvia.
Citrus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvia's elbow.
Citrus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Citrus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silvia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Citrus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silvia smiles and moves away.
Citrus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silvia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pepe Silvia is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Citrus throws a hook but Silvia avoids it easily.
Citrus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silvia takes one to the side of the head.
Citrus wants to clinch but Silvia slips to the side
and Silvia counters with a stiff right hand.
Citrus misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Citrus misses with a body shot
and Citrus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvia's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silvia duly obliges.
Citrus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silvia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silvia.
A telegraphed right hand from Citrus misses the target.
Silvia closes the distance and clinches.
Silvia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Citrus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silvia scores a nice knee to the body.
Silvia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silvia scores a nice knee to the body.
Silvia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silvia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Citrus can't find room to land a body shot as Silvia controls the action.
Silvia pushes Citrus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Citrus backwards.
Silvia with a knee to the head.
Silvia lands a knee to the body.
Silvia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Citrus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silvia landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Citrus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silvia.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Citrus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silvia misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Citrus.
Citrus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Citrus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvia digs a right hand into Citrus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Citrus's gas tank.
Silvia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Citrus cracks Silvia with a nice body shot.
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Citrus misses with a body punch.
Silvia tries to land knees in the clinch but Citrus avoids the damage to the body.
Citrus misses with some punches.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia scores with a shot to the side of Citrus's head.
Citrus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvia is leaning against Citrus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silvia works on Citrus's body with a couple of short punches.
Silvia lands with a left to the head.
Citrus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Silvia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Citrus digs a right hand underneath Silvia's ribcage. Silvia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvia.
Silvia misses with the head strike.
Citrus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silvia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvia tries to throw a body punch but Citrus avoids it by throwing Silvia back against the cage.
Citrus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Citrus jumps guard but Silvia stands there with Citrus around his waist. Citrus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Citrus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silvia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pepe Silvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoal Citrus.
Citrus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvia blocking some punches.
Silvia lands a body shot.
Silvia lands a hook that snaps the head of Citrus backwards.
Silvia lands with a right to the head.
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
Citrus misses with a body punch.
Silvia lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Silvia.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
Silvia presses Citrus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Silvia.
A short right from Silvia.
Silvia lands a good knee to the midsection. Citrus won't want to take too many of those.
Silvia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Citrus.
Citrus tries to pull guard but Silvia won't allow it.
Silvia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Citrus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Citrus.
Citrus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Citrus cracks Silvia with a nice body shot.
Citrus scores with a hook to the body.
Silvia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Silvia can't find room to land a body shot as Citrus controls the action.
Silvia prevents a body shot from Citrus.
Citrus misses with a body punch.
Citrus misses with a punch to the body.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Citrus lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Citrus - that landed with a thud.
Citrus pulls Silvia into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silvia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silvia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citrus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvia counters with a nice uppercut.
Citrus takes one to the chin there.
Silvia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silvia clinches up against the cage.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Citrus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
Silvia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Citrus avoids it.
Silvia works on Citrus's body with a couple of short punches.
Silvia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Citrus can't find room to land a body shot as Silvia controls the action.
Silvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvia lands a left hand.
Silvia lands a nice knee to the body.
Silvia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Silvia - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silvia tests Citrus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silvia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Citrus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silvia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Citrus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silvia keeping moving, preventing Citrus from controlling successfully.
Citrus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Citrus won't allow Silvia to get back to his feet.
Citrus stopping the sweep attempt from Silvia.
Silvia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silvia wants to sweep here but Citrus controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Citrus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvia.
Citrus wants to clinch
and Silvia counters with a good low kick that Citrus was not able to check.
Silvia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Citrus looks to clinch
and Citrus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Citrus closes the distance but Silvia moves to the side
enabling Silvia to counter with a crisp jab.
Citrus closes the distance but Silvia moves to the side
and Silvia counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citrus wants to clinch
and Silvia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Citrus tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Silvia to counter with a crisp jab.
Silvia throws a series of punches but Citrus moves out of range.
Silvia throws a right hand that Citrus ducks under and follows up with a left that Citrus also avoids with ease.
Silvia defending well as Citrus loads up on a big left hand.
Silvia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silvia scores with a nice right hand.
Citrus misses with a jab to the body
and Silvia counters with a straight right hand.
Citrus throws a hook to the side of Silvia's head but Silvia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Citrus.
Citrus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silvia counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvia takes the fight into the clinch.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia lands a knee to the head.
Silvia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Citrus avoids it.
Citrus tries a body shot but Silvia blocks it.
Silvia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silvia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Citrus misses with a punch to the body.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Citrus.
Silvia lands a body punch.
Citrus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Citrus managing to block the knees to the body from Silvia.
Citrus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Citrus's ribcage. Citrus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Silvia tries to land knees in the clinch but Citrus avoids the damage to the body.
Citrus avoiding damage as Silvia throws knees to the body.
Citrus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silvia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silvia misses with a knee strike.
Silvia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvia misses with a knee to the head.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvia tries a knee to the head but Citrus blocks it.
A body shot lands from Citrus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citrus pushes Silvia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Citrus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Citrus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silvia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Citrus.
Silvia lands a shot to the body.
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Citrus.
Silvia misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Citrus.
Silvia misses with a punch to the body.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Citrus - that landed with a thud.
Silvia prevents a body shot from Citrus.
Citrus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silvia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pepe Silvia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoal Citrus.
Citrus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Silvia.
Citrus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvia's elbow.
Citrus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Citrus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silvia tries to land a knee to the head but Citrus blocks with his arms.
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Citrus digs a right hand into Silvia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvia's gas tank.
Silvia looking to throw knees to the head but Citrus is blocking nicely.
Citrus struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvia controls his hands.
Citrus misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Silvia had his way with Skoal Citrus in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silvia lands a nice looking body shot.
Citrus wants to clinch
and Silvia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Citrus clinches but Silvia breaks the clinch
and Silvia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silvia.
Silvia missing with knees to the body.
Silvia digs a right hand into Citrus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Citrus's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Citrus.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
Citrus struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvia controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Citrus.
Citrus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvia's elbow.
Citrus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvia's elbow.
Citrus misses with a body punch.
Citrus tries to work over Silvia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Citrus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Citrus.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvia.
Silvia presses Citrus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Silvia.
Citrus lands a nice uppercut.
Silvia throws a punch but it's blocked by Citrus.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silvia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Citrus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silvia.
Citrus tries a body shot but Silvia blocks it.
Citrus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Citrus managing to block the knees to the body from Silvia.
Citrus struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvia controls his hands.
Citrus decides to pull guard.
Citrus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvia defends it easily.
Silvia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Citrus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silvia - the referee stops the clock and Citrus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silvia. Citrus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silvia scoring well with a low kick there.
Silvia moves away from the strike by Citrus.
Citrus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silvia.
Citrus thows a leg kick but Silvia checks it
and Silvia counters with a leg kick.
Silvia moves out of range as Citrus strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Citrus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Citrus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silvia can pounce on him.
Pepe Silvia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvia ducks under a wild hook from Citrus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silvia. That's going to slow Citrus down.
Citrus tries to clinch
and Silvia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silvia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silvia tries to bum rush Citrus with a series of wild strikes but Citrus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Citrus tries to clinch up
letting Silvia counter with a right hand.
Citrus tries to clinch
and Silvia counters with a nice body shot.
Silvia throws a one two combo.
Citrus misses with a hook. Silvia ducked under it nicely.
Silvia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvia throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Silvia both land. Nice combination.
Citrus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Citrus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Citrus with a poor takedown
and Silvia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Citrus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silvia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silvia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Citrus throws a lazy head kick
and Silvia counters with a right hand to the body.
Silvia slips a jab from Citrus.
Citrus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silvia.
Silvia scoring well with a low kick there.
Silvia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silvia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skoal Citrus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Citrus or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silvia digs a right hand underneath Citrus's ribcage. Citrus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silvia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silvia lands a hook that snaps the head of Citrus backwards.
Silvia prevents a body shot from Citrus.
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Silvia avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Silvia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silvia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silvia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Citrus's face.
A short uppercut from Silvia.
Citrus managing to block the knees to the body from Silvia.
Citrus tries a body shot but Silvia blocks it.
Silvia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silvia working Citrus over with knees to the body.
Silvia presses Citrus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Citrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvia.
Silvia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvia lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Citrus lands a body punch.
Silvia pushes Citrus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvia lands a nice uppercut.
Pepe Silvia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Citrus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvia lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Silvia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silvia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Silvia!
Pepe Silvia retains his bantamweight title!
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