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HFC 68 Psycho Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Levondovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saymon Saymon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saymon Saymon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Levondovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saymon Saymon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levondovsky closes the distance and clinches up with Saymon, looking for a takedown. Levondovsky pushes Saymon against the cage but Saymon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saymon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Saymon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levondovsky is trying to improve his position.
Levondovsky wants to control but Saymon postures up.
Levondovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levondovsky trying his best to control but Saymon has mounted him.
Levondovsky wants to hold on but Saymon pushes him away.
Levondovsky swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Levondovsky tries to hold on but Saymon pushes him away.
Levondovsky could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Levondovsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Saymon has a good base and remains in mount.
Levondovsky tries to control Saymon's body but Saymon pushes him off. Levondovsky squirms to his side and now Saymon has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levondovsky trying to control the hands but Saymon won't let him.
Saymon throwing sloppy strikes.
Levondovsky trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Levondovsky looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Saymon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Saymon not allowing Levondovsky to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Saymon misses with an elbow to the head.
Saymon avoiding Levondovsky 's attempts to control his hands.
Levondovsky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Levondovsky is looking to control Saymon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levondovsky avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Levondovsky just wasn't active enough.
Saymon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levondovsky misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Saymon blocks the strikes from Levondovsky.
Saymon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levondovsky keeps working.
Levondovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levondovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Levondovsky trying to control here.
Saymon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky is trying to maintain the position but Saymon is very close to passing his half guard.
Levondovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Levondovsky wants to control but Saymon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levondovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Mark Levondovsky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Levondovsky tries to clinch but Saymon is having none of it.
Levondovsky wants to clinch up but Saymon keeps it at a distance.
Levondovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saymon but Saymon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levondovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Saymon gets a double leg takedown into Levondovsky's guard.
Levondovsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Levondovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saymon is breathing heavily.
Levondovsky is trying to keep Saymon in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levondovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mark Levondovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saymon slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Levondovsky.
Levondovsky is trying to control but can't.
Levondovsky manages to get to full guard.
Levondovsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Saymon Saymon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saymon moves into range and clinches up with Levondovsky.
Levondovsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Saymon has double underhooks.
Saymon is trying to pull guard but Levondovsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Levondovsky.
Levondovsky lands a body punch.
Levondovsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Levondovsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Levondovsky successfully pulls guard.
Levondovsky is trying to control the position but Saymon postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levondovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saymon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saymon trying to control but Levondovsky is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky is trying to keep Saymon in close.
Saymon preventing the sweep.
Saymon looking to sit in guard and control but Levondovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levondovsky throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky postures up in Saymon's guard and throws a big left but Saymon blocks it.
Saymon working a defensive guard here.
Saymon wants to stand and escape but Levondovsky is having none of it.
Levondovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levondovsky forces his way into half guard.
Levondovsky seems to be working for a kimura but Saymon defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Levondovsky dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Levondovsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saymon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Levondovsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levondovsky pulls guard effortlessly.
Levondovsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levondovsky is trying to keep Saymon in close.
Levondovsky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Levondovsky is looking to stand up but Saymon isn't so interested in that idea.
Saymon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Levondovsky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levondovsky working a defensive guard here.
Saymon won't allow Levondovsky to get back to his feet.
Levondovsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Saymon trying to control the position from guard on top but Levondovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levondovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saymon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levondovsky is adopting a defensive guard.
Levondovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saymon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Levondovsky instigates a clinch.
Levondovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Saymon won't allow it.
Levondovsky stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Levondovsky for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Saymon stops a takedown attempt from Levondovsky.
Saymon trying to land knees to the body.
Levondovsky successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levondovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levondovsky is striking off his back. Saymon thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Saymon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Levondovsky tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saymon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Levondovsky is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saymon avoids the attempt from Levondovsky to control.
Levondovsky wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Saymon avoids the attempt from Levondovsky to control.
Levondovsky is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Saymon controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saymon lands a big shot there that rocks Levondovsky but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Levondovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levondovsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Levondovsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waway The Wildman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (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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181 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waway The Wildman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Wildman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phillips closes the distance but The Wildman moves to the side
and The Wildman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Wildman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phillips counters with a straight right hand.
The Wildman misses with a head kick.
The Wildman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Wildman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Wildman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phillips counters with a left to the body.
Phillips avoids the body shot from The Wildman.
Phillips throws a shot to the body.
The Wildman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body.
Phillips tries to clinch but The Wildman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wildman throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Wildman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Wildman misses with a double jab
and Phillips moves into the clinch.
Come on The Wildman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Wildman looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Waway The Wildman.
The Wildman tries a head kick but it misses.
The Wildman throws a push kick but Phillips slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Wildman throws a combination that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
The Wildman throws a leg kick but Phillips checks it.
The Wildman misses with a combination
letting Phillips counter with a right hand.
The Wildman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Wildman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phillips counters with a left to the body.
Phillips looks to clinch
and The Wildman counters with a series of strikes. Phillips will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - The Wildman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from The Wildman.
The Wildman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Wildman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
The Wildman is looking to score with low kicks.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch but The Wildman is having none of it.
The Wildman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wildman throws a leg kick
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phillips instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Wildman to keep the fight standing.
The Wildman wants to stall.
Phillips successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The Wildman postures up and lands a big shot to Phillips's brow.
Phillips trying to keep a closed guard but The Wildman is proving a slippery customer.
The Wildman throwing strikes but missing.
The Wildman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Wildman wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Phillips has his foot on The Wildman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Wildman works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Wildman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Wildman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Wildman throws a leg kick
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Wildman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phillips counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from The Wildman.
Jeremy Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Wildman throws a leg kick
and The Wildman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Wildman misses with a head kick.
Jab from Phillips.
Phillips is looking to clinch but The Wildman is avoiding it.
The Wildman throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Waway The Wildman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Wildman.
Phillips wants to clinch up but The Wildman keeps it at a distance.
The Wildman circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Wildman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Phillips there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - The Wildman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips blocks a head kick by The Wildman.
Phillips avoids the head kick by The Wildman.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
The Wildman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips wants to clinch.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from The Wildman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips jabs The Wildman right on the nose. The Wildman blinks but takes it well.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips has The Wildman pressed against the cage, preventing The Wildman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for The Wildman to work.
The Wildman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Wildman stalling the fight.
The Wildman wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Wildman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phillips is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Waway The Wildman.
The Wildman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a one-two to the body.
The Wildman keeps the fight on the outside.
Phillips lands a glancing blow to the side of The Wildman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Wildman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Wildman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Wildman misses with a combination
and Phillips counters by clinching up.
The Wildman is trying to maintain a safe position but Phillips gets an underhook and turns The Wildman into the cage.
Phillips gets control of The Wildman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phillips will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips is looking for a triangle here but The Wildman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Wildman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phillips manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman stalling.
Phillips trying to control from the bottom.
The Wildman content to control rather than advance.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
The Wildman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips trying to control but The Wildman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Wildman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Wildman is looking to wear down Phillips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Wildman throws a sloppy body shot
and Phillips counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Wildman misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
The Wildman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Wildman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Wildman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Wildman misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wildman throws a sloppy head kick
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips is looking to clinch but The Wildman is avoiding it.
Phillips avoids the body shot from The Wildman.
Phillips cracks a nice hook into The Wildman's ribs.
The Wildman misses with a leg kick
enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab.
Phillips checks the leg kick.
The Wildman looks to land a body kick but Phillips moved away.
The Wildman tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips tries to clinch there but The Wildman circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wildman looks to land a body kick but Phillips moved away.
The Wildman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Wildman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Wildman keeps the fight on the outside.
The Wildman circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Wildman throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Wildman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Wildman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
The Wildman looking to stall.
Maybe The Wildman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips jumps into guard, dragging The Wildman to the mat.
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Wildman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Wildman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Wildman slips nicely into half guard.
Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as The Wildman sits in half guard.
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Wildman pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Wildman trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from The Wildman.
Waway The Wildman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wildman looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phillips winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crocas Kite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocas Kite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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 Los Angeles, Crocas Kite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Nickleson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kite leaves Nickleson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nickleson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickleson is looking for a kimura but Kite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickleson to get the leverage.
Nickleson decides to return to a standing position.
Kite tries to clinch up but Nickleson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickleson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicklesonis looking to pass into half guard but Kite pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kite is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kite stands and throws Nickleson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kite trying to control the position but Nickleson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kite's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kite is keen to just control but Nickleson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nickleson is refusing to be controlled, as Kite sits in half guard.
Kite tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nickleson controls his leg.
Kite prevents Nickleson from standing back up.
Nickleson gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kite wants to control from the top but Nickleson keeps moving.
Nickleson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kite defends it easily.
Nickleson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickleson looking for a guillotine here but Kite defends easily.
Kite trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickleson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kite content to stall in guard here.
Nickleson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nickleson is tightening it up a little... Kite has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kite reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kite taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nickleson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damon Nickleson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rennet Greyven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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250 lbs
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24
240 lbs
3 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rennet Greyven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nassoon closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Greyven as the two fighters clinch.
Nassoon misses with the head strike.
Nassoon wants to stall.
Nassoon has had enough of the clinch but Greyven keeps him there for the moment.
Nassoon can't get the takedown.
Greyven is struggling to control the position.
Greyven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nassoon or not.
Nassoon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greyven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Greyven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nassoon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nassoon working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greyven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greyven is looking to work some ground and pound but Nassoon has wrist control.
Greyven passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nassoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greyven scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greyven is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greyven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greyven is controlling the pace.
Greyven's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyven works his way into side control.
A control attempt from Nassoon but he's now mounted!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greyven cracks Nassoon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyven loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nassoon scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Greyven land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Greyven stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rennet Greyven!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Monroe (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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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Robillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robillard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robillard wants it to stay on the feet.
Monroe drives through with a takedown into Robillard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Robillard is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Robillard is keeping the position.
Robillard looking to control.
Robillard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monroe.
Monroe trying to control but Robillard is working from the bottom.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robillard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe scores with a takedown into Robillard's guard.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robillard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monroe is controlling him.
Monroe looking to pass the guard.
Monroe postures up.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Robillard keeps moving.
Robillard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Robillard blocks nicely.
Monroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robillard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robillard is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monroe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robillard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monroe counters with a crisp one two that drops Robillard! Monroe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Robillard to his feet! Robillard is in big trouble!
Robillard is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robillard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monroe goes for a counter takedown and lands it with interest - it's knocked his opponent senseless! It looks like Monroe 's shoulder did the damage as the two fighters hit the mat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jacob Monroe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Himura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Rolla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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31
144 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenshin Himura!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolla fails to land the takedown.
Rolla rushes Himura and presses him up against the cage.
Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Himura.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Himura.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rolla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Himura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Himura tries for a takedown but Rolla manages to get underhooks.
Himura looks gassed!
Rolla pulls guard.
Rolla is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rolla tries to score a body lock takedown but Himura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla lands a jab.
Rolla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Himura is defended easily by Rolla.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rolla enables Himura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rolla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rolla seems keen to control Himura's posture.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Himura controlling him for the moment.
Himura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Himura preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Himura defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Rolla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rolla wanted to stand there but Himura had control of the position.
Rolla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Rolla just wasn't active enough.
Rolla dives in and grabs Himura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Himura pushes down on Rolla's head and hops out.
Rolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Himura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rolla has a takedown stuffed.
Himura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolla clinches with his opponent.
Come on Rolla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla taking a breather.
Himura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rolla breaks from the clinch.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Himura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Himura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rolla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Himura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Himura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolla trying to control the action but Himura is working from the bottom.
Rolla works his foot free and advances to mount.
Himura is breathing heavily.
Himura tries to lock up and control but Rolla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Himura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rolla is staying active.
Rolla looking for a guillotine from mount but Himura is having none of it.
Rolla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla looking to control but Himura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla lands with some strikes.
Rolla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Himura manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rolla trying to control the position but Himura is working away.
Rolla throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla slows the pace down.
Rolla decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Himura as he avoids it easily.
Himura gets tackled into the cage by Rolla. Rolla maintains the clinch.
Rolla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Himura walks away with a smile on his face. Rolla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rolla throws a one two combo.
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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Himura tries to avoid it but Rolla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Himura to the ground. Himura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Himura avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rolla dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rolla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Himura is trying to push Rolla away but Rolla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rolla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Himura or not.
Rolla pulls guard.
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Himura is proving a slippery customer.
Himura stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla is pulling down on Himura's head to control his posture.
Himura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Rolla wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Himura tries to clinch but Rolla moves away
and Rolla counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla closes the distance and clinches.
Himura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rolla walks away with a smile on his face. Himura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rolla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Himura defends it nicely.
Rolla throws a sloppy head kick and Himura moves out of range easily.
Rolla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Himura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rolla counters with a three punch combo that has Himura backing up. Himura nods at Rolla to acknowledge the strikes.
Rolla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Himura's calf.
Rolla is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rolla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Himura 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!
Rolla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Himura can do to turn this around?
Rolla wants to control the action but instead Himura gets a body lock and reverses into Rolla's guard! Nice work!
Rolla pushes Himura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolla fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolla forces Himura back against the cage and clinches.
Himura has had enough of the clinch but Rolla keeps him there for the moment.
Rolla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Himura to keep the fight standing.
Rolla pulls guard successfully.
Himura throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Himura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rolla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolla controlling Himura's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolla is trying to keep Himura in close.
Rolla punching from the bottom - just letting Himura know he's still in a fight.
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Himura is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Himura is looking to clinch but Rolla is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Himura leaves Rolla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenshin Himura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Rolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolla lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rolla 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rolla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Din Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Din Menezes enters the cage!
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31
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
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, Din Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Menezes is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Jackson has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Menezes is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Monroe Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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32
205 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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29
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cyran avoids it really well and circles away.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Cyran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales has a takedown stuffed.
Morales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morales fails with the takedown
and Cyran counters with a straight that turns Morales's legs to rubber! Cyran pushes forward with more strikes and Morales goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Cyran!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webster has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
149 lbs
25 - 10 - 2 |
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30
148 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ness Webster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Webster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Webster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Webster misses.
Webster connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao looks for the body kick but Webster saw that one coming.
Pacquiao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pacquiao keeps Webster at a distance using the push kick.
Webster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacquiao.
Webster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Webster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Webster throws the left hand but Pacquiao avoids the punch easily.
Webster throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacquiao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pacquiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster lands a nice shot to the body.
Webster checks the leg kick.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but Webster ducks down to avoid it.
Pacquiao lands with a kick to the temple. Webster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Webster throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Webster blocks the leg kick.
Webster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacquiao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Webster did well to prevent Pacquiao getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Webster trying to control from the bottom.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao thows a huge punch but Webster dodges it nicely.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webster keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webster looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Pacquiao.
Still in half guard, Pacquiao seems content to control.
Webster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webster trying to control here.
Pacquiao is trying to control. Webster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster moves into full guard.
Pacquiao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pacquiao preventing the sweep.
Pacquiao content to stall in guard here.
Pacquiao wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Webster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a wild body kick that Webster sees coming a mile off.
Webster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacquiao to score with a decent uppercut.
Webster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Webster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao wants to control but Webster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Webster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to full guard.
Webster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacquiao's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacquiao is looking to improve his position.
Pacquiao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pacquiao trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Webster has control of the leg.
Webster is nestled in close to Pacquiao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster controlling the action here.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Webster.
Webster moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
Pacquiao scores with a shot to the body.
Pacquiao slips under a jab from Webster.
Pacquiao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Webster will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacquiao lands a head kick!
Webster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Webster moves out of range of the strikes.
Webster scores with a nice head shot.
Webster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pacquiao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Webster landing a few strikes.
Webster working away.
Pacquiao defending against the ground and pound.
Pacquiao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Webster off and has taken his back!
Webster is keeping busy.
Webster is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Webster to escape the position.
Pacquiao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Webster has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pacquiao's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pacquiao is persistently looking for the submission but Webster is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao is punishing Webster with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Webster takes a swing at Pacquiao's ribcage but misses.
Webster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Webster misses the shot to the body.
Webster jabs at Pacquiao's body.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Webster to the ground. Pacquiao is now in Webster's guard.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacquiao manages to get himself to full guard.
Manny Pacquiao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pacquiao is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webster is on top in guard.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster is looking to advance position but Pacquiao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
A nice elbow there by Pacquiao.
Webster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao prevents Webster from improving his position.
Pacquiao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
Webster is trying to control but can't.
Pacquiao seems to be looking for submissions.
Webster tries to get to full guard but Pacquiao has control of the leg.
Pacquiao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but Webster defending well.
Pacquiao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pacquiao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Webster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacquiao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webster trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
Pacquiao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pacquiao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacquiao forces his way into half guard.
Pacquiao controlling the pace.
Pacquiao works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Pacquiao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao looking to control but Webster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webster tries to hold on but Pacquiao pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Webster misses with a wild body shot.
Pacquiao throws a shot from downtown. Webster moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Webster. That snapped Pacquiao's head back.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot that sends Webster's belly button to the back.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao looks to score with a jab to the body but Webster is just out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a leg kick but Webster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webster thows a body shot but no joy.
Manny Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacquiao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Webster to the ground. Pacquiao is now in Webster's guard.
Webster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Webster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Webster's legs - danger averted.
Webster is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
Pacquiao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Webster wants to sweep but no luck.
Pacquiao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Manny Pacquiao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pacquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster throws a lazy right hand but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Webster throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Ness Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
Webster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pacquiao can pounce on him.
A big right from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao throws out a leg kick but Webster moves out of range and Pacquiao only half commits.
Pacquiao tries to sprawl but Webster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao is trying to maintain the position but Webster is very close to passing his half guard.
Webster prevents Pacquiao from improving his position.
Pacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster prevents Pacquiao from improving his position.
Webster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Webster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacquiao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Webster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster is keen to just control but Pacquiao is a slippery customer.
Webster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pacquiao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pacquiao gets back to full guard.
Webster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Webster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Webster looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Webster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacquiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Webster.
Pacquiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Webster.
Webster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Webster.
A telegraphed right hand from Webster misses the target.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Webster misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster checks the leg kick.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Webster misses.
Pacquiao tried to score with a low kick but Webster checks it.
Webster thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Pacquiao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pacquiao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pacquiao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pacquiao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacquiao ducks under a wild hook from Webster.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Webster is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster lands with a hook. Pacquiao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Webster misses with a looping right.
Pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Webster looks to land a right hand but Pacquiao moved out of range.
A lazy left from Pacquiao finds it's target.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Webster shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ness Webster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Webster misses with a takedown
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Webster swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Webster isn't going anywhere.
Pacquiao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Webster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Webster tries to bench press Pacquiao off him but Pacquiao keeps the position.
Ness Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Webster is working from the bottom.
Webster is looking to reverse the position.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao tries to move to full mount but Webster actually manages to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Webster is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pacquiao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Slob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Slob!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slob.
Kovacks can't do much from the bottom here.
Slob working the ground and pound.
Kovacks manages to get back to half guard.
Kovacks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovacks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kovacks.
Slob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovacks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovacks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slob's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slob scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slob connects with a couple of short punches.
Slob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slob throws a big right hand that misses.
Slob stopping the sweep attempt from Kovacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slob postures up and lands a big shot to Kovacks's brow.
Kovacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovacks, not yet.
Kovacks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slob is defending well. Kovacks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slob has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kovacks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeshi Kovacks!
Takeshi Kovacks retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Takeshi Kovacks waved his t-shirt featuring West Coast Apparel 's logo in front of the cameras.
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