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LA Combat 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gendut Babi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gendut Babi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babi wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Babi. Those never looked like landing.
Ribiero defending well as Babi loads up on a big left hand.
Babi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ribiero eats them both and turns towards Babi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Babi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribiero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babi fails to land the takedown.
Babi leaves Ribiero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gendut Babi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Ribiero.
Babi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribiero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babi pinned against the ropes. Babi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero fails with the takedown.
Babi throws a series of strikes that have Ribiero backpedaling.
Ribiero shoots in but Babi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribiero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babi but Babi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Babi throws a jab when Ribiero was well out of range.
Ribiero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Babi wants to improve his position but Ribiero is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Babi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero preventing the sweep.
Babi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babi is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babi works over Ribiero with some ground and pound from guard.
Babi throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribiero is looking for a triangle but Babi pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribiero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribiero has his feet on Babi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ribiero swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Babi.
Ribiero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Babi prevents Ribiero from getting back to his feet.
Ribiero looking for a guillotine here but Babi defends easily.
Ribiero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribiero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Babi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribiero working for a triangle but Babi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribiero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babi cracks Ribiero with a solid left hand.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babi passes Ribiero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babi winds up and cracks Ribiero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gendut Babi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Babi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribiero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribiero.
Babi wants to sweep here but Ribiero controlling him for the moment.
Babi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ribiero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Babi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribiero throws a strike but Babi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ribiero trying to keep a closed guard but Babi is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babi won't allow Ribiero to get back to his feet.
Babi throws an elbow that misses. Ribiero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babi's guard. Nice move by Ribiero!
Babi wants to sweep but no luck.
Babi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribiero defends it easily.
Babi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribiero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Babi wants to hit a switch here but Ribiero passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Babi there!
Babi is looking to get to half guard.
Ribiero manages to capitalize on a mistake by Babi to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero is trying to control but Babi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ribiero tries to control but Babi wriggling away.
Ribiero controlling from the full mount.
Babi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribiero jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Babi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ribiero lands an elbow.
Gendut Babi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribiero is trying to control. Babi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Ribiero is going to stand back up.
Ribiero wants to control but Babi is keeping him busy.
Babi wants to get back to full guard but Ribiero has mounted him!
Babi regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babi tries to get to full guard but Ribiero has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Ribiero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Babi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Babi lands the left hand.
Babi fails to land the takedown.
Ribiero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babi counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribiero is looking to clinch but Babi is avoiding it.
Paul Ribiero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ribiero gets back to half guard.
Ribiero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babi.
Ribiero trying to control here.
Ribiero gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribiero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babi is one step ahead there.
Babi connects with a couple of short punches.
Babi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribiero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ribiero controls Babi momentarily but Babi frees himself.
Ribiero keeping moving, preventing Babi from controlling successfully.
Babi works over Ribiero with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babi preventing the sweep.
Babi works over Ribiero with some ground and pound from guard.
Babi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Babi throws a big right hand that misses.
Babi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Babi throws a big elbow that misses.
Babi wants to control from the top but Ribiero keeps moving.
Babi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribiero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribiero stays in close to Babi's body and controls the position.
Ribiero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero wants to control from the top but Babi keeps moving.
Babi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Babi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babi working a defensive guard here.
Ribiero looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribiero wants to control from the top but Babi keeps moving.
Babi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribiero manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribiero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babi manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gendut Babi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babi 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gendut Babi!
Our winner, Gendut Babi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Heston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Edwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Heston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jo Edwin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edwin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Heston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwin is looking to stand back up but Heston counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Edwin.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heston lands a nice short elbow.
Edwin is trying to control but can't.
Heston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heston drops an elbow to the side of Edwin's head.
Heston is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Edwin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Heston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Taul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Merquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mind Da Gap feat. Valete - Não Pára. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Felix Merquez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Taul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Merquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taul!
Merquez throws a right and a left that Taul avoids nicely.
Taul tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taul doesn't manage to clinch there - Merquez circles away.
No luck for Merquez with that takedown attempt.
Taul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Merquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merquez jabs Taul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taul tries a head kick but it misses.
Taul clinches with his opponent.
Taul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merquez blocks an elbow strike.
Taul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taul tries to break the clinch but Merquez is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Taul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Merquez's brow.
Merquez blocks an elbow strike from Taul.
Merquez pushes Taul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merquez blocks an elbow strike.
Taul lands an elbow that stopped Merquez in his tracks for a moment.
Merquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Taul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Merquez's brow.
Taul lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taul has Merquez pressed against the ropes, preventing Merquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Merquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Taul.
Taul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Taul throws an elbow but misses.
Taul manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merquez throws a right hand that Taul ducks under and follows up with a left that Taul also avoids with ease.
Merquez tries to bum rush Taul with a series of wild strikes but Taul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Merquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Taul shoots and misses
and Merquez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taul!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Merquez working for a guillotine from mount but Taul is in no mood to give up.
Merquez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Merquez scoring with strikes but Taul is staying in there.
Taul in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Merquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taul taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merquez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Taul wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Merquez celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Merquez!
A victorious Felix Merquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Collten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Collten!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots and misses
and Collten counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Collten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Collten connects with a nice looking jab.
Morris Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Collten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collten feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Collten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Collten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson is rocked!
Collten grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Johnson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Collten cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Collten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Moneymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Moneymaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rich!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneymaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moneymaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moneymaker closes the distance and clinches.
Rich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johan Moneymaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich fails to land the takedown.
Rich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker clinches up against the ropes.
Moneymaker tries to throw a body punch but Rich avoids it by throwing Moneymaker back against the ropes.
Moneymaker tries to circle away but Rich has him pinned against the ropes.
Rich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moneymaker is trying to keep an underhook but Rich manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rich trying to mount his opponent but Moneymaker defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich stands up out of the half guard.
Moneymaker throws a right and a left that Rich avoids nicely.
Moneymaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moneymaker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rich has gone for a leg lock! Moneymaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rich's guard.
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moneymaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moneymaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker is looking to stand up but Rich won't let him.
Moneymaker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moneymaker is one step ahead there.
Moneymaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rich on the ground.
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moneymaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moneymaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moneymaker wants to stand and escape but instead Rich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rich prevents Moneymaker from getting back to his feet.
Rich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moneymaker throws a nice looking combination but Rich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moneymaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moneymaker tries to break the clinch but Rich is controlling the position.
Moneymaker tries to break free but Rich pushes him back against the ropes.
Moneymaker breaks from the clinch.
Johan Moneymaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moneymaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moneymaker won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rich controls the position.
Rich stands up.
Rich moves into the clinch.
Rich stops a takedown attempt from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rich drags the fight down to the ground.
Rich is controlling Moneymaker's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneymaker wants to stand and escape but instead Rich has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rich won't allow Moneymaker to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rich 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.
Rich closes the distance and pushes Moneymaker back into the ropes.
Moneymaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moneymaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moneymaker dips to his left and cracks Rich with an uppercut!
Moneymaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Rich. Rich gets slowly back to his feet.
Rich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneymaker moves in looking to clinch but Rich pushes him off.
Rich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moneymaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moneymaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johan Moneymaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moneymaker wants to stand up but Rich is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moneymaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Moneymaker looks to clinch
and Rich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Moneymaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rich goes for a takedown attempt but Moneymaker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johan Moneymaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Rich.
Moneymaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moneymaker misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich dodges the punch combination from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker throws a leg kick but Rich moved away.
Rich throws a sloppy head kick and Moneymaker moves out of range easily.
Moneymaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rich keeps control of Moneymaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moneymaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Rich won't allow it.
Moneymaker tries to circle away but Rich has him pinned against the ropes.
Rich prevents Moneymaker from breaking the clinch.
Moneymaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moneymaker throws a jab when Rich was well out of range.
Rich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moneymaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rich somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rich or perhaps it was just good defense by Moneymaker which made him look bad.
Moneymaker tries to clinch up.
Rich dodges the punch combination from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rich fails with the takedown
and Moneymaker counters with a two punch combo.
Moneymaker tries to bum rush Rich with a series of wild strikes but Rich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich clinches up against the ropes.
Moneymaker is trying to force a seperation but Rich has the dominant position.
Moneymaker is trying to drag Rich to the mat but Rich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Moneymaker tries to work over Rich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moneymaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Moneymaker is trying to push Rich away but Rich has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Moneymaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moneymaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneymaker throws a series of punches but Rich avoids them all with ease.
Rich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moneymaker pinned against the ropes. Moneymaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Moneymaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rich dodges the punch combination from Moneymaker.
Rich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Moneymaker.
Rich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moneymaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moneymaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moneymaker clinches with his opponent.
Moneymaker tries to work over Rich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moneymaker's efforts to push away.
Moneymaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moneymaker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moneymaker keeps working.
Rich prevents Moneymaker from standing back up.
Moneymaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Rich.
Moneymaker tries to kick Rich off but Rich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moneymaker is just riding it out for now. Rich eventually gives up the hold.
Moneymaker is looking to escape.
Rich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker is trying to stand back up but Rich is controlling him
Rich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moneymaker defends it well.
Moneymaker pushes Rich off looking to stand but Rich dives back in and keeps control.
Rich seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rich is stalling here. Moneymaker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moneymaker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moneymaker tries to stand but Rich is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Rich.
I think Rich 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stillborn by Black Label Society. Otis Butcher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dwight Howard's chin.
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265 lbs
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24
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otis Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Howard.
Howard misses with a low kick as Butcher jumps back.
Dwight Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howard blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Butcher blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Howard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Howard is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Howard wants to slow Butcher down by chopping away at his legs.
Howard misses with a body kick.
Butcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howard.
Butcher misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howard.
Howard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Butcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Howard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Howard is predictable there
and Butcher counters with a good low kick that Howard was not able to check.
Howard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Howard feints and then cracks Butcher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butcher down.
A telegraphed right hand from Howard misses the target.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Butcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howard throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Butcher swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Butcher checks the leg kick.
Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howard looks for the body kick but Butcher saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Howard
and Butcher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Howard is trying to push Butcher away but Butcher has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is working Howard over against the ropes.
Butcher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Butcher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howard breaks from the clinch.
Howard looks to land a body kick but Butcher moved away.
Howard connects with an inside leg kick.
Howard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Howard misses with a kick to the body.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a hook but Butcher blocks it.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher drops his hands momentarily and Howard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Howard takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard throws a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Butcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Howard misses with a kick to the body
and Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Butcher digs a good hook to Howard's body.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Butcher checks a low kick from Howard.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dwight Howard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Howard tenderised Butcher's leg. Butcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Butcher scores with a one two! Howard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Butcher moves out of range as Howard throws a body kick.
Howard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard wants to slow Butcher down by chopping away at his legs.
Butcher is looking to clinch.
Howard scores with a kick to the body.
Butcher connects with a body shot that sends Howard's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butcher blocks a head kick by Howard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard slips under a jab.
Howard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howard moves out of range of the strikes.
Howard throws a wild body kick that Butcher sees coming a mile off.
Howard throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Howard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dwight Howard is winning the standup battle so far.
Howard throws a leg kick which misses Butcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Butcher tries to avoid it.
Butcher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Howard rather than just go for the knockout.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Butcher blocks the body kick.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howard scores with a nice body kick.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard thumps Butcher with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher throws a jab when Howard was well out of range.
Butcher blocks a leg kick.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butcher takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Otis Butcher has been cut.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butcher moves forwards but Howard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
Howard wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Howard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard throws a lazy uppercut
and Butcher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howard's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Howard.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
Howard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Howard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howard throws a head kick that misses
and Butcher counters with a good low kick that Howard was not able to check.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howard.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Butcher connects with a solid leg kick.
Butcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
Howard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howard misses with a wild body shot.
Howard looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Howard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otis Butcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Howard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butcher.
It looks like Dwight Howard has been cut.
Howard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butcher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howard's knee momentarily.
Howard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nice body punch from Butcher.
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
Howard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Butcher throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
Howard misses with a body kick.
Butcher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Howard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howard.
Howard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard thows a leg kick but Butcher checks it
and Butcher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howard's knee momentarily.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Howard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher works Howard's body with a nice hook.
Butcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Butcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howard loads up on a big right hand but Butcher slips the punch.
Butcher tries to land a leg kick but Howard saw it coming and moves away.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howard.
Howard misses with a leg kick
and Butcher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Butcher staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Butcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Butcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Butcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Howard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher throws a body punch but Howard moves out of range.
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butcher moves into range and clinches up with Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Howard gets an underhook and turns Butcher into the ropes.
Howard trying to control the position but instead, Butcher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howard into the ropes.
Howard tries to circle away but Butcher has him pinned against the ropes.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Howard can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Butcher throws an elbow but misses.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Butcher tries a knee to the head but Howard blocks it.
Butcher keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butcher keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howard is trying to break free.
Otis Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Butcher misses with a knee to the head.
Howard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Butcher keeps him there for the moment.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Howard, against the ropes.
Butcher tries to land a knee to the head but Howard blocks with his arms.
Howard looking to slow down the pace here.
Butcher throws an elbow that misses.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher lands an elbow inside that Howard shrugs off.
Butcher misses with a knee strike.
Dwight Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for Butcher to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Butcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Howard!
Dwight Howard gave a mention to Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes into the arena with The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix blaring out of the sound system. Rockford Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Black!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Black looks gassed!
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Knight defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
It looks like Lou Black has been cut.
Black gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Knight gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Black is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rockford Knight!
An out of breath Rockford Knight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birthday kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Happy Birthday Mr President. Lesnar has chosen U2 - Beautiful Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birthday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birthday thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it
and Lesnar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Birthday is looking to slow Lesnar down with leg kicks.
Lesnar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Birthday throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Birthday misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Birthday's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Birthday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birthday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar distracts Birthday with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar distracts Birthday with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birthday controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Birthday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birthday manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Birthday tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar is trying desperately to improve position.
Birthday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Birthday looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Birthday postures up.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Birthday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birthday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but Birthday isn't that keen on the idea.
Lesnar wants to control but Birthday is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
Birthday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lesnar is looking to escape.
Lesnar working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnar regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Birthday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Birthday misses its intended target.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lesnar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Birthday doesn't seem bothered though.
Lesnar tries to clinch but Birthday is having none of it.
Birthday lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Birthday throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Birthday catches Lesnar right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Sergio Lesnar has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Birthday.
Birthday throws a chopping leg kick but Lesnar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Birthday tries to score with a low kick but Lesnar moves his leg out of the way.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Birthday.
Birthday misses with a low kick as Lesnar jumps back.
Birthday pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range and Birthday settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birthday pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lesnar back to the ropes. Birthday follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lesnar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Birthday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Birthday misses with a body shot.
Birthday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lesnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birthday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Birthday moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Birthday.
Birthday tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
Birthday tries to stall but Lesnar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lesnar misses with a knee strike.
Birthday digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Birthday looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Birthday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but Birthday blocks it.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Birthday is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Birthday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Birthday.
Lesnar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lesnar misses with a knee strike.
Birthday crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Birthday landing knees to the body.
Birthday struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Birthday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Birthday is trying to stall.
Birthday lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birthday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birthday is pushing Lesnar up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Birthday is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Birthday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birthday scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Birthday on the inside.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birthday pushes Lesnar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Birthday digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Birthday.
Birthday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Birthday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Birthday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birthday misses with a body punch.
Birthday working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Birthday lands an elbow just above Lesnar 's eye.
Birthday lands a big right hand that drops Lesnar! The killer instinct kicks in and Birthday finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Birthday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Birthday!
Corey Birthday retains his heavyweight title!
Corey Birthday thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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