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SFC100!: Ferrigno VS Moonra! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mellendrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudarim Dubiem (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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300 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Mellendrez!
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, Dudarim Dubiem!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubiem scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mellendrez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dubiem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dubiem's back!
Dubiem trying to control the hands but Mellendrez won't let him.
Mellendrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mellendrez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dubiem defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mellendrez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dubiem defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubiem is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Mellendrez has locked on a rear naked choke here! Dubiem is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Mellendrez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between No Gi Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder has chosen Bliss N Eso-Field of Dreams as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
5 - 11 - 0 |
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222 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, No Gi Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Pounder!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses.
No Gi Arcinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder lands with a cross.
Arcinas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pounder backs up against the cage.
Arcinas tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcinas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcinas misses with the combination.
Arcinas throws a body kick that misses.
Pounder misses with a few strikes there.
Arcinas misses with a two punch combination.
Pounder avoids a kick to the body.
Arcinas misses with a takedown attempt
and Pounder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arcinas thinking.
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!
Arcinas throws a right and a left that Pounder avoids nicely.
Pounder clobbers Arcinas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcinas misses with a few strikes there.
Arcinas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pounder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcinas throws a series of punches but Pounder moves out of range.
Arcinas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arcinas wants to land a leg kick but Pounder is out of range.
Arcinas tries to clinch up
and Arcinas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arcinas misses with a combination
and Pounder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pounder moves out of range as Arcinas throws a body kick.
Arcinas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pounder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arcinas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pounder finds it's way round the side to connect with Arcinas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arcinas.
Arcinas shoots and misses
and Pounder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arcinas misses with an uppercut
and Arcinas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arcinas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim Pounder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcinas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcinas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arcinas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arcinas is breathing heavily.
Pounder with a jab.
Pounder throws a jab when Arcinas was well out of range.
Arcinas misses with a double jab
and Pounder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Arcinas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pounder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcinas throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arcinas throws a sloppy head kick and Pounder moves out of range easily.
Arcinas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arcinas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arcinas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arcinas works over Pounder's head and body with a nice combination.
Arcinas swings widly with a right hand
and Pounder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arcinas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pounder counters with a one-two to the body.
Arcinas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcinas misses with a double jab
and Pounder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arcinas thinking.
Pounder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arcinas.
Pounder missing with a left hand there. Arcinas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arcinas looks to clinch
and Pounder counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas has his takedown stuffed
and Pounder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Arcinas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for No Gi Arcinas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pounder cracks Arcinas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Arcinas falls to his knees and Pounder doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Pounder!
An out of breath Jim Pounder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fransuave Doobney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doobney comes to the cage accompanied by L_TIz# . Luke Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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234 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fransuave Doobney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Reed!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doobney dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed wants to hit a switch here but Doobney passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reed there!
Doobney tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doobney tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Doobney content just to control the position here.
Doobney stands up from mount. Strange move.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doobney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doobney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed has managed to clinch.
Doobney lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doobney trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
Reed trying to control here.
Doobney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reed tries to kick Doobney off but Doobney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doobney is taking a breather. Reed 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fransuave Doobney just wasn't active enough.
Doobney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed is looking to stand up but Doobney isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doobney being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doobney preventing the sweep.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doobney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed scores with a one two! Doobney had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doobney shoots in looking for a takedown. Reed tries to sprawl out of it but Doobney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doobney blocks a head kick by Reed.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Reed connects with a right hand. Doobney shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Reed throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Doobney's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Reed lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Luke Reed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Illianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Only God Can Judge Me. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ivan Illianenko enters the cage!
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Illianenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illianenko tries to clinch up.
Illianenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Illianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Illianenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Illianenko misses with a low kick.
Illianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAlister lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McAlister blocks the body kick.
McAlister tries to score with a low kick but Illianenko moves his leg out of the way.
Illianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAlister was well out of range. Poor timing from Illianenko.
Ivan Illianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McAlister lands with a kick to the temple. Illianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAlister keeps the fight on the outside.
Illianenko throws a series of punches but McAlister moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko shoots for a takedown but McAlister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McAlister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ivan Illianenko has been cut.
Illianenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McAlister is able to avoid easily.
McAlister plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Illianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Illianenko throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAlister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Illianenko moves out of range easily.
Illianenko throws a leg kick
and McAlister counters with a straight right hand.
McAlister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from McAlister both land. Nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Illianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Illianenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Illianenko misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for McAlister.
Illianenko throws an overhand right that lands on McAlister's shoulder, as McAlister tries to avoid the shot.
Illianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from McAlister misses.
A head kick from McAlister lands but Illianenko takes it in his stride.
Illianenko checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duncan McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAlister misses with a head kick.
Illianenko throws a combination. McAlister tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Illianenko misses with an uppercut
and McAlister counters with a good low kick that Illianenko was not able to check.
McAlister takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Illianenko connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illianenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McAlister.
McAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Illianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Illianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Illianenko working over McAlister with some ground and pound. McAlister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Illianenko stops McAlister from standing up.
Illianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
McAlister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McAlister keeping moving, preventing Illianenko from controlling successfully.
McAlister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister is trying to control the position but Illianenko postures up.
Illianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Illianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Illianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McAlister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for McAlister.
Illianenko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Illianenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from McAlister.
McAlister jabs Illianenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Illianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAlister scores with the left hand. Illianenko knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from McAlister tenderised Illianenko's leg. Illianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duncan McAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
McAlister misses with a kick to the body.
McAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Illianenko avoids the head kick by McAlister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Illianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by McAlister.
Sloppy strikes from Illianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Illianenko misses with a double jab.
McAlister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McAlister tries a low kick but Illianenko avoids it.
McAlister throws a head kick that misses.
Illianenko moves away from the strike by McAlister.
Illianenko misses with a double jab
and McAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko throws a right hand that McAlister ducks under and follows up with a left that McAlister also avoids with ease.
Illianenko rushes McAlister and presses him up against the cage.
Illianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McAlister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McAlister tries to work over Illianenko's front leg with a kick but Illianenko checks it.
McAlister is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McAlister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAlister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Illianenko misses with a body shot.
McAlister tries to score with a low kick but Illianenko moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by McAlister. That's going to slow Illianenko down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Illianenko.
Illianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Illianenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAlister scores with a head kick.
Illianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
McAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McAlister lands a leg kick that knocks Illianenko off balance momentarily.
Illianenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
McAlister stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister looks to land a body kick but Illianenko moved away.
McAlister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Illianenko does no damage.
Illianenko misses with a body kick.
Illianenko throws a right and a left that McAlister avoids nicely.
McAlister avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McAlister lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Illianenko takes a swing at McAlister's ribcage but misses.
Illianenko with a hook.
Illianenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Illianenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Illianenko throws a series of punches but McAlister moves out of range.
McAlister jabs Illianenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Illianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McAlister on the side of the head.
That kick from McAlister tenderised Illianenko's leg. Illianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Illianenko does no damage.
McAlister misses with a leg kick.
McAlister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Illianenko to score with a decent uppercut.
McAlister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Illianenko. That did some damage!
Illianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Illianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Illianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Illianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Illianenko avoids the head kick by McAlister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister scores with a head kick.
McAlister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Illianenko is out of range.
Illianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAlister circles away quickly and effectively.
McAlister throws a leg kick but Illianenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
McAlister connects with a leg kick. Illianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McAlister throws a nice inside leg kick.
McAlister throws a solid leg kick but Illianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McAlister.
McAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Illianenko moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Illianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McAlister throws a leg kick
and Illianenko counters with a three punch combo that has McAlister backing up. McAlister nods at Illianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
McAlister tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko scores with a kick to the body.
Duncan McAlister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAlister throws a front kick aimed at Illianenko's knee but Illianenko avoids it well.
Illianenko is looking to clinch.
Illianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Illianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but McAlister sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Illianenko somewhat.
Illianenko moves in looking to clinch but McAlister pushes him off.
Illianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
McAlister slips a jab and a cross from Illianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Illianenko checks a low kick from McAlister.
McAlister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Illianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Illianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and McAlister makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Illianenko really felt that one!
Illianenko tries to land a body kick
and Illianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Illianenko throws a wild body kick that McAlister sees coming a mile off.
Illianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAlister circles away quickly and effectively.
McAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Illianenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McAlister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ivan Illianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister lands a glancing blow to the side of Illianenko's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for McAlister.
McAlister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ivan Illianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Illianenko.
An inside leg kick from McAlister misses.
Illianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
McAlister thuds his right hand into Illianenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAlister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Illianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McAlister momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAlister, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac 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... Duncan McAlister!
After winning the bout, Duncan McAlister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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197 lbs
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194 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cook bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fanoogon striking off his back but it's not causing Cook any problems.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cook throws an elbow that misses. Fanoogon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cook's guard. Nice move by Fanoogon!
Cook managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Fanoogon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fanoogon looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cook postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cook cracks Fanoogon with a solid left hand.
Cook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanoogon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cook has managed to get both his arms back between Fanoogon's legs - danger averted.
Fanoogon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Fanoogon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Cook won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.
Cook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fanoogon is trying to control the position but Cook postures up.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fanoogon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cook manages to get himself to full guard.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Fanoogon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanoogon throws a strike but Cook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fanoogon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Fanoogon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cook manages to get himself to full guard.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanoogon pushing down on Cook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cook trying to control here.
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 Orion Cook will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fanoogon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fanoogon tries to score with some ground and pound. Cook controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cook tries to buck Fanoogon off but Fanoogon is having none of it.
Richie Fanoogon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanoogon throws a strike aimed at the side of Cook's head but Cook avoids it well.
Fanoogon tries to advance to mount but Cook denies him.
Cook taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon landing strikes.
Cook is looking for a sweep.
Fanoogon has control of an arm but Cook manages to advance to Fanoogon's back!
Fanoogon turns into Cook and is now in his guard.
Fanoogon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cook is on top in guard.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fanoogon pulls Cook in close to prevent any damage.
Cook won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cook is trying to work for a kimura but Fanoogon is defending well.
Cook is looking to advance position but Fanoogon won't allow it.
Fanoogon controlling the position for now.
Fanoogon wants to improve his position but Cook is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is trying to maintain the position but Cook is very close to passing his half guard.
Cook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fanoogon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fanoogon to regain full guard.
Fanoogon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fanoogon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Cook throwing strikes from guard but Fanoogon blocks nicely.
Cook won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Fanoogon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cook postures up and lands a big shot to Fanoogon's brow.
Cook is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cook is in close to Fanoogon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fanoogon controls Cook momentarily but Cook frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook stands up over Fanoogon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cook keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fanoogon's head.
Cook scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Orion Cook will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Richie Fanoogon has been cut.
Cook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fanoogon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fanoogon.
Cook looking to control but Fanoogon passes into half guard.
Fanoogon is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cook moves into full guard.
Fanoogon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanoogon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cook stopping the sweep attempt from Fanoogon.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanoogon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fanoogon scoring with strikes but Cook is staying in there.
Fanoogon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fanoogon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fanoogon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cook hang on?
Fanoogon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanoogon controlling his opponent.
Cook is looking to improve his position but Fanoogon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon lands a heavy elbow.
Fanoogon lands a heavy elbow.
Cook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon wants to control the pace but Cook is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Fanoogon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fanoogon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cook's guard.
Cook looking to control.
Cook scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Fanoogon trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cook trying to control the position.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook looking for a sweep. Not yet Cook, not yet.
Fanoogon looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fanoogon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Fanoogon is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fanoogon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cook is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook chips away with some ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fanoogon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cook prevents Fanoogon from improving his position.
Fanoogon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook moves nicely into side control.
Fanoogon tries to buck Cook off but Cook is having none of it.
Cook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook landing a few strikes.
Cook working the ground and pound from side control.
Cook working the ground and pound.
Cook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cook.
Cook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fanoogon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Cook had his way with Richie Fanoogon in that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Fanoogon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fanoogon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cook gets caught napping as Fanoogon dives in and scores a takedown. Cook manages to retain guard.
Fanoogon wants to pass the guard but Cook is keeping the position.
Fanoogon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Cook looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon is working Cook over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fanoogon manages to get himself to full guard.
Fanoogon scores with a nice shot.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon working for a triangle but Cook defends it easily.
Fanoogon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cook doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cook manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanoogon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fanoogon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fanoogon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cook!
Cook is bucking up trying to escape but Fanoogon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Fanoogon's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon landing strikes from the mount.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Fanoogon's attempts to control the action.
Fanoogon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fanoogon landing strikes from the mount and Cook is in trouble!
Orion Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fanoogon breaks from Cook's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cook wants to control but Fanoogon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Richie Fanoogon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook regains half guard.
Fanoogon is trying to work for a kimura but Cook is defending well.
Cook has hold of Fanoogon's hands but Fanoogon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon is thwarting Cook's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Fanoogon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orion Cook!
Orion Cook retains his middleweight title!
Orion Cook seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moonra has chosen Cosmic Gate - Back 2 the future as his entrance music. 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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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Moonra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moonra.
Moonra walks into a straight right hand from Ferrigno.
Moonra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrigno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moonra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrigno was well out of range. Poor timing from Moonra.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moonra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Ferrigno misses.
A punch combination from Ferrigno misses.
Moonra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferrigno feints a jab promting Moonra to slip. Ferrigno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moonra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrigno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferrigno throws a right and a left that Moonra avoids nicely.
Moonra misses with a looping left.
Moonra throws a jab when Ferrigno was well out of range.
Ferrigno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ferrigno looks to land a combination but Moonra avoids it well.
Moonra lands a front kick.
Moonra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferrigno's sensitive parts.
Ferrigno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferrigno looks to land a combination. Moonra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ferrigno misses.
Moonra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferrigno throws a jab when Moonra was well out of range.
Ferrigno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moonra dives in and grabs Ferrigno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferrigno pushes down on Moonra's head and hops out.
Moonra throws a front kick that sends Ferrigno stumbling back into the cage.
Ferrigno looks to land a right hand but Moonra moved out of range.
Moonra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moonra scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
Moonra thuds a left hand into Ferrigno's body.
Moonra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferrigno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moonra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrigno is trying to get back to half guard.
Moonra is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to bench press Moonra off him but Moonra keeps the position.
Moonra looks up at the clock and then as Ferrigno takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moonra smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferrigno tries to buck Moonra off but Moonra is having none of it.
Moonra working the head with strikes.
Ferrigno manages to get back to half guard.
Ferrigno is looking for a sweep. Moonra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferrigno looking for a kimura from the bottom but Moonra passes into side control!
Ferrigno wants to control but Moonra postures up.
Moonra working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moonra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra landing strikes.
Moonra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferrigno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferrigno wants to control but Moonra postures up.
Ferrigno is looking for a sweep.
Ferrigno regains half guard.
Ferrigno wants to get back to full guard but Moonra has passed into side control.
Ferrigno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moonra off and has taken his back!
Ferrigno is trying to stick to Moonra's back but Moonra is turning into Ferrigno. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ferrigno's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moonra.
Ferrigno keeping full guard, as Moonra tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moonra passes into half guard.
Ferrigno gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrigno throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moonra escapes and throws Ferrigno's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moonra landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Moonra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Moonra or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferrigno which made him look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Ferrigno. Those never looked like landing.
Ferrigno throws a lazy right hand but Moonra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferrigno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferrigno throws a hook but Moonra blocks it.
Lou Ferrigno is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moonra.
Ferrigno stuffs the takedown.
Moonra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferrigno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrigno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ferrigno isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moonra stacks Ferrigno on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moonra!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferrigno trying to work for an americana but Moonra has managed to regain full guard.
Moonra lands some strikes from the bottom.
Ferrigno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moonra keeping moving, preventing Ferrigno from controlling successfully.
Ferrigno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferrigno tries to free his leg and advance position but Moonra is retaining full guard.
Moonra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferrigno is one step ahead there.
Ferrigno looking to sit in guard and control but Moonra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacob Moonra has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is looking for a triangle but Moonra pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrigno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrigno has his foot on Moonra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moonra works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferrigno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferrigno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferrigno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
Ferrigno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moonra defends well.
Ferrigno is looking for a triangle but Moonra pushes his legs off easily.
Ferrigno looking for a guillotine here but Moonra defends easily.
Moonra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferrigno wants to sweep but no luck.
Moonra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrigno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferrigno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrigno throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moonra uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Ferrigno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moonra thows a body kick. Ferrigno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moonra slips a jab and a cross from Ferrigno.
Moonra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moonra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrigno. Ferrigno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferrigno tries to sprawl but Moonra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moonra lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferrigno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferrigno.
Ferrigno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moonra is aware though and is defending well.
Ferrigno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moonra!
Moonra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferrigno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferrigno's back!
Moonra lands punches and elbows.
Moonra doesn't have the hooks in and Ferrigno manages to turn into his guard.
Ferrigno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moonra is keeping the position for now.
Ferrigno wants to control from the top but Moonra keeps moving.
Ferrigno has gone for a leg lock! Moonra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ferrigno's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moonra wants to pass the guard but Ferrigno is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrigno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moonra landing some decent shots from guard.
Moonra lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moonra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferrigno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moonra defends it easily.
Ferrigno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moonra escapes and throws Ferrigno's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ferrigno manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ferrigno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moonra pulls his head out easily.
Moonra moves nicely into side control.
Ferrigno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ferrigno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moonra has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ferrigno is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Moonra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moonra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Moonra!
Jacob Moonra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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