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Judgement Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lil Cholo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lil Cholo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cholo to the mat! Cholo manages to get full guard.
Staunton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Staunton from controlling successfully.
Cholo wants to stand and escape but Staunton is having none of it.
Staunton tries to free his leg and advance position but Cholo is retaining full guard.
Cholo wants to stand and escape but Staunton is having none of it.
Staunton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cholo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Cholo misses.
Cholo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Staunton moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton gets control of Cholo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Staunton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Staunton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cholo wants to control from the top but Staunton keeps moving.
Staunton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cholo is aware though and is defending well.
Staunton wants to sweep here but Cholo controlling him for the moment.
Cholo is looking to stand up but Staunton won't let him.
Cholo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Staunton trying to strike off his back.
Staunton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Staunton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cholo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cholo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Staunton's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cholo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Staunton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cholo has Staunton in his guard.
Staunton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cholo throws a combination that misses
and Staunton moves into the clinch.
Staunton decides to pull guard.
Cholo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Staunton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Staunton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Staunton!
Staunton stands up and beckons Cholo to his feet.
Staunton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Staunton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton stands up from half guard.
Staunton forces Cholo back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Staunton fails to pull guard.
Staunton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cholo up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staunton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cholo gets caught flat footed, as Staunton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Staunton stands up from Cholo's guard - Staunton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cholo misses with a two punch combination.
Cholo misses with a wild combination.
Cholo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staunton.
Cholo throws a right and a left that Staunton avoids nicely.
Staunton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Staunton throwing strikes from guard but Cholo blocks nicely.
Staunton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton stalling.
Staunton is looking for a kimura but Cholo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Staunton to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve Staunton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Staunton clinches.
Staunton breaks from the clinch.
Staunton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Staunton tries to move to mount but Cholo blocks the move with his legs.
Staunton controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cholo keeps working.
An elbow from Staunton crashes against the mat.
Staunton scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton trying to control the action but Cholo is working from the bottom.
Staunton decides to stand back up. Staunton steps back and let's Cholo get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Staunton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cholo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Staunton scores with a takedown into Cholo's guard.
Staunton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Staunton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Staunton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Staunton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cholo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton stands up from mount. Strange move.
Staunton walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Cholo.
Cholo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Staunton counters with a single leg into guard. Cholo didn't expect that.
Cholo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton throws a big elbow that misses.
Staunton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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, due to lack of action by Steve Staunton.
Staunton misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cholo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Staunton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cholo to the ground. Staunton is now in Cholo's guard.
Staunton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staunton pushing down on Cholo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cholo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Staunton stands up out of the half guard.
Staunton instigates a clinch.
Staunton pushes Cholo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Staunton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Staunton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton pushes Cholo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cholo is trying to break the clinch but Staunton is controlling him.
Staunton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cholo smiles and moves away.
Lil Cholo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Staunton.
Staunton misses with a body kick.
Staunton throws a leg kick but Cholo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Staunton pushes Cholo away with a front kick.
Lil Cholo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staunton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staunton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cholo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lil Cholo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Staunton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Staunton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Staunton controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Staunton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staunton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Staunton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (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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186 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Stone.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone thows a leg kick but Shaw checks it
and Shaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaw feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stone's knee momentarily.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Shaw lands a good knee to the midsection. Stone won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shaw tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shaw.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaw as Stone tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Shaw has denied him.
Stone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Shaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Shaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ben Stone has been cut.
Shaw scores with a knee to the head.
Stone is rocked!
Stone trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw misses with a body punch.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Shaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
Stone wants to stall.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is working Stone over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shaw avoiding damage.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stone's face.
A short uppercut from Shaw.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Shaw managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Stone stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shaw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stone sprawling to the canvas! Stone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shaw finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw drops Stone onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stone is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shaw dips a shoulder and cracks Stone with a mighty uppercut! Stone falls back against the cage and Shaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stone is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Shaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Beavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Beavis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beavis drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Beavis ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beavis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson clinches up with Beavis and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beavis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beavis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beavis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beavis stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Beavis jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Beavis around his waist. Beavis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
It looks like Kevin Beavis has been cut.
Beavis jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Beavis around his waist. Beavis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beavis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson trying to hold on to Beavis's head to control him but Beavis postures up.
Beavis is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beavis is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Beavis from controlling successfully.
Johnson pushes Beavis off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Beavis with that takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beavis fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beavis's guard now.
Beavis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beavis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Beavis.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beavis's guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson stops Beavis from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beavis trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Beavis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beavis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beavis off to one side.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beavis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Beavis circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson cracks Beavis with an open hand slap.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Beavis circles away.
A head kick misses from Beavis.
Beavis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Beavis's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Beavis trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beavis, up you get!
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson rushes Beavis and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beavis throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Beavis wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beavis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beavis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beavis gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis wants to stall.
Beavis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Beavis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beavis tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beavis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beavis is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson working away.
Beavis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Beavis tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is taking a breather. Beavis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beavis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Beavis trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beavis looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Beavis's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beavis shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beavis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Beavis postures up.
Beavis working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beavis is trying to control but can't.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Beavis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Beavis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beavis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beavis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beavis wants it to stay on the feet.
Beavis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beavis checks a leg kick.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Beavis's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Beavis moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Beavis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Beavis.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beavis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson tries to clinch but Beavis moves out of range.
Beavis fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Beavis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beavis is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson trying to control but Beavis is having none of it.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Beavis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beavis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anthony Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beavis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beavis keeps working.
Beavis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson 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.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beavis is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Kevin Beavis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jessie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Halder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Halder.
Halder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halder throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Jessie Jackson has been cut.
Halder gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Halder trying to control the pace.
Halder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Halder connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blake Halder wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halder throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jackson tumbling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halder gets to his feet and stands over Jackson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jackson felt that one! Halder unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jackson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Halder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moorehead comes to the cage accompanied by Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew. The crowd seem to be enjoying Magakian's choice of entrance music: Sevak Magakian Highlights. Sevak Magakian struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craven Moorehead!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magakian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magakian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magakian shoots and misses
and Moorehead counters with a good low kick that Magakian was not able to check.
Moorehead lands a lovely overhand right.
Magakian is rocked!
Magakian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magakian is still on wobbly legs! Can Moorehead finish him?
Magakian darts in and clinches Moorehead up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magakian tries to clinch
and Moorehead counters with a straight that turns Magakian's legs to rubber! Moorehead pushes forward with more strikes and Magakian goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead retains his lightweight title!
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