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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Beucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Beucher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Beucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beucher.
It looks like Bobby Beucher has been cut.
A jab from Boyka finds it's way through Beucher's defenses.
Boyka lands a high kick!
Beucher looking to score a takedown here. Boyka is defending well but Beucher drives through and ends up in Boyka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beucher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boyka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyka is trying to control the position but Beucher postures up.
Beucher trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Beucher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyka trying to keep a closed guard but Beucher is proving a slippery customer.
Boyka trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Uri Boyka.
Beucher misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beucher walks into a stiff left hand from Boyka.
Beucher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beucher trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beucher is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyka has wrist control.
Boyka controls Beucher momentarily but Beucher frees himself.
Beucher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beucher postures up in Boyka's guard and throws a big left but Boyka blocks it.
Beucher throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beucher postures up in Boyka's guard and throws a big left but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beucher's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beucher is pulling down on Boyka's head to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyka trying to control but Beucher is working from the bottom.
Boyka tries to free his leg and advance position but Beucher is retaining full guard.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Beucher keeps moving.
Boyka has gone for a leg lock! Beucher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boyka's guard.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Beucher from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boyka has his foot on Beucher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beucher works his way back into a safe position though.
Boyka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beucher is controlling him.
Beucher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beucher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beucher throws a big elbow that misses.
Beucher works over Boyka with some ground and pound from guard.
Beucher postures up.
Beucher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Boyka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beucher.
Boyka controls Beucher momentarily but Beucher frees himself.
Beucher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beucher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boyka dodges the ground and pound from Beucher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beucher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boyka some visible discomfort.
Beucher throws an elbow but Boyka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Beucher stands up and beckons Boyka to his feet.
Beucher blocks a head kick by Boyka.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Beucher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beucher.
A left lands for Beucher.
Boyka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Beucher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Beucher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Boyka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boyka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boyka is rocked!
Beucher ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beucher.
Beucher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beucher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boyka.
Bobby Beucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beucher momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beucher moves into the clinch successfully.
Beucher blocks an elbow strike from Boyka.
Boyka lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beucher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Beucher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyka swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beucher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Beucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka darts in trying to clinch
and Beucher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beucher.
Beucher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beucher is rocked!
Bobby Beucher's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beucher wants to stay close but Boyka steps back to make room for something. Beucher seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Boyka and Beucher drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uri Boyka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen star trek theme as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a series of punches but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunter. That snapped Cooper's head back.
Hunter jabs Cooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooper is able to avoid easily.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper staying out of range there.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunter's waist but Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooper off to one side.
Hunter throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooper.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooper.
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Cooper takes one to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Cooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnny Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Cooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunter.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnny Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper slips under a jab.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Cooper's body.
Hunter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Hunter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cooper counters with a big head kick but Hunter shrugs it off.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily.
Hunter looks to land a combination. Cooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunter scores with a jab. Cooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cooper as he checks the leg kick.
Cooper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunter tries a low kick but Cooper avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper misses with a looping left.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter scores with a jab.
Cooper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter jabs Cooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Cooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cooper.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Johnny Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper scores with a leg kick.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.
Cooper is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Cooper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
Hunter sizes up Cooper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunter!
Jab from Hunter.
Cooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunter but Hunter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnny Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Hunter.
Hunter throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
Hunter scores with a jab. Cooper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter throws a series of strikes that have Cooper backpedaling.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Cooper's shoulder, as Cooper tries to avoid the shot.
Cooper misses with a jab to the body
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Jab from Hunter.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.
Cooper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunter takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooper.
Hunter stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a nice leg kick.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter catches Cooper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cooper walks into a jab.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hunter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cooper avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Hunter.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Cooper keeps him there for the moment.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooper.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Cooper checks it
and Cooper counters with a big head kick but Hunter shrugs it off.
Cooper misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter misses with a low kick as Cooper jumps back.
Cooper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunter tries to bum rush Cooper with a series of wild strikes but Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooper looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Cooper saw it coming and moves away.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Cooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Cooper's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunter scores with the left hand. Cooper knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Cooper throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunter with a jab.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hunter duly obliges.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Hunter moved away.
Johnny Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter cracks Cooper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Cooper didn't see that one coming.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooper's head backwards.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hunter.
Cooper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Cooper settles back down.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
Hunter throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to score with a low kick but Hunter moves his leg out of the way.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper walks into a jab.
Hunter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Hunter.
Sheldon Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter scores with a sloppy right hand. Cooper should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Cooper misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Cooper down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnny Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Cooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunter, 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 Frank Antenori 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... Johnny Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Magellan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Magellan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Magellan as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Magellan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magellan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magellan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Magellan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Magellan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magellan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magellan trying to strike off his back.
Magellan looking to control.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Magellan has wrist control.
Magellan working a defensive guard here.
Magellan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magellan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magellan is controlling the pace.
Magellan wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magellan seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Magellan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control here.
Magellan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magellan on the ground.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magellan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson tries to kick Magellan off but Magellan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magellan decides to return to a standing position.
Magellan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Magellan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magellan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Magellan is controlling him well.
Magellan trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magellan is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Magellan trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Magellan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Magellan shoots in but no luck this time.
Magellan looks gassed!
Jackson fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Magellan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magellan shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magellan is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magellan avoid being mounted?
Jackson trying to control the action but Magellan is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Magellan defends it.
Jackson is trying to control. Magellan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magellan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ricky Magellan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magellan wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Magellan is not content to let Jackson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magellan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Magellan is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magellan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magellan trying to control the position.
Magellan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magellan keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magellan keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magellan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Magellan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magellan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Magellan is having none of it.
Magellan drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Magellan off! Magellan jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magellan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Magellan won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Magellan slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Magellan from controlling successfully.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Magellan tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magellan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Chris Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Magellan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Magellan is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Magellan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson pulls Magellan in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Magellan is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magellan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magellan off to one side.
Magellan misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magellan's guard.
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!
Magellan 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.
Magellan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magellan pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Magellan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magellan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magellan wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Magellan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Magellan controlling him for the moment.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Magellan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Magellan from controlling successfully.
Magellan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Magellan is controlling the position.
Magellan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magellan advances to half guard.
Magellan moves nicely into side control.
Magellan trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magellan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magellan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magellan decides to stand back up. Magellan steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magellan shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Magellan.
Well Magellan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Magellan!
An out of breath Ricky Magellan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with Rihanna - So Hard blaring out of the sound system. Tim Adams had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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26
162 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Morrow scores with a nice head shot.
Adams works over Morrow's head and body with a nice combination.
Morrow instigates a clinch.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tim Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrow defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Morrow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Adams blocks a low kick nicely.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrow as he avoids it easily.
Morrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Morrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head.
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Jax Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Morrow.
Morrow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Morrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrow is looking to clinch.
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!
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrow.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrow on the side of the head.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Morrow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adams wants to clinch up but Morrow keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Morrow.
Morrow works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrow defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrow scores with a nice right hand.
Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Morrow misses with a two punch combination.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Morrow's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrow looking to control.
Morrow pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow tries a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Morrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morrow!
Adams lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Morrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Morrow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrow.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Morrow does no damage.
Adams swings for the body but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow clinches up against the cage.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
Morrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams lands a two punch combo.
Adams tries to move into range but Morrow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Morrow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Jax Morrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrow scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Morrow.
Morrow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrow swinging wildly here.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams misses with a leg kick.
Morrow clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrow wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Morrow.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Morrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrow tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Morrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams moves to clinch but Morrow breaks away
and Morrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrow lands the left hand.
Morrow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrow on the side of the head.
Morrow tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Morrow shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Morrow tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morrow.
Morrow connects with a leg kick. Adams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morrow slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Morrow misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Morrow swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morrow tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams tries to clinch but Morrow moves out of range.
Adams throws a series of strikes that have Morrow backpedaling.
It looks like Jax Morrow has been cut.
Morrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morrow feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Morrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams throws a right hand that Morrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrow also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrow throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morrow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Adams is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Adams throws the left hand but Morrow avoids the punch easily.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Morrow.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morrow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow wants to control but Adams postures up.
Adams wants to control but Morrow is keeping him busy.
Morrow struggling a bit here.
Morrow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adams trying to control the action but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams throwing shots but Morrow is blocking nicely.
Adams looks to land a strike but Morrow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams postures up in Morrow's guard and throws a big left but Morrow blocks it.
Adams trying to control but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Morrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Adams just wasn't active enough.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrow circles away.
Morrow misses with a low kick.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Morrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams shoots in but Morrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tim Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Morrow.
I've got Morrow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Morrow!
A relieved looking Jax Morrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Khan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries to bum rush Ferguson with a series of wild strikes but Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Khan.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Ferguson shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Khan gets control of Ferguson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Khan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to sprawl but Ferguson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Khan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ferguson is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
Khan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Khan actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Ferguson wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferguson blocks the strikes from Khan.
Khan is looking to get back to is feet but Ferguson passes into side control.
Khan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ferguson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Khan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan controlling the action here.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Khan not doing much here.
Ferguson trying to control but Khan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khan stalling.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khan is working away from the top position though.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferguson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khan.
Khan trying to pass the guard but Ferguson defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferguson is defended easily by Khan.
Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khan lands a takedown into guard.
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Khan lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan grinds an elbow into Ferguson's temple.
Ferguson tries to bench press Khan off him but Khan keeps the position.
Khan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ferguson down.
Khan happy to just control the position for now.
Ferguson parries the strikes from Khan easily there. Khan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
Ferguson is trying to get back to half guard.
Khan looks up at the clock and then as Ferguson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khan lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan happy to just control the position for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khan's best efforts.
Ferguson has hold of Khan's hands but Khan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khan passes to full mount!
Khan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferguson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands with some strikes.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
Khan working the ground and pound effectively.
Khan lands a big shot to the head and Ferguson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marko Khan!
Our winner, Marko Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messinger comes to the cage accompanied by Huckleberry by Ichabod. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
145 lbs
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33
134 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Messinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Barral!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Messinger.
Will Messinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messinger clinches.
Messinger manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Messinger.
Messinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Barral, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Messinger feints and as Barral raises his hands in defense, Messinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barral is looking to sinch up a triangle. Messinger throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Barral's body to avoid the submission. Barral has instead reached around Messinger's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Barral arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renato Barral!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Scillia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Zenkowski (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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24
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Scillia!
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, Brutus Zenkowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Zenkowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zenkowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scillia manages to avoid it.
Scillia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Scillia with that takedown attempt.
Scillia moves into range and clinches up with Zenkowski.
Zenkowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zenkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zenkowski swinging wildly here.
Brutus Zenkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Zenkowski.
Scillia is looking to clinch.
Scillia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zenkowski tries to avoid it but Scillia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zenkowski to the ground. Zenkowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zenkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zenkowski looks to land a combination but Scillia avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scillia shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Scillia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Scillia with that takedown attempt.
Zenkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Scillia moves out of range easily.
Brutus Zenkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zenkowski connects with a single shot there.
Zenkowski throws a series of punches but Scillia avoids them all with ease.
Zenkowski tests Scillia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Zenkowski.
Zenkowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scillia.
Zenkowski misses with a straight right.
Scillia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zenkowski as he jumps to the side.
A shot to the liver by Scillia. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zenkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scillia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zenkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zenkowski scores with the left hand. Scillia knows he should have avoided that one.
Zenkowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scillia.
Zenkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scillia.
Zenkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Zenkowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zenkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scillia misses with a looping left.
Zenkowski jabs at Scillia's body.
Zenkowski throws a series of punches but Scillia avoids them all with ease.
Scillia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Scillia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scillia wants to clinch
and Zenkowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scillia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zenkowski misses with the combination.
Scillia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zenkowski circles away.
Zenkowski lands with a hook. Scillia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scillia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zenkowski moves away.
Zenkowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scillia eats them both and turns towards Zenkowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zenkowski misses with a combination
and Scillia counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zenkowski lands with a straight right. Scillia didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenkowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zenkowski lands a slapping body shot.
Scillia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zenkowski throws a one two combo.
Scillia is rocked!
Zenkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Scillia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zenkowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scillia is breathing heavily.
Zenkowski misses with a body shot.
Scillia seems to have got his legs back now.
Zenkowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Scillia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scillia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zenkowski wants to stand up but Scillia is controlling him.
Zenkowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scillia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Zenkowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scillia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zenkowski manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Zenkowski.
Scillia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zenkowski tries to avoid it but Scillia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zenkowski to the ground. Zenkowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zenkowski misses with a body shot.
Scillia shoots in for a takedown but Zenkowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zenkowski feints a jab promting Scillia to slip. Zenkowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scillia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scillia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zenkowski.
Zenkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scillia circles away quickly and effectively.
Zenkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scillia was well out of range. Poor timing from Zenkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenkowski lands a two punch combo.
Scillia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zenkowski throws a series of punches but Scillia avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Zenkowski lands.
Zenkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Scillia misses.
Nice shot lands for Zenkowski.
Zenkowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zenkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scillia avoids the body shot from Zenkowski.
Zenkowski drops Scillia with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Scillia! Zenkowski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Zenkowski!
Post fight, Brutus Zenkowski stared into the camera and said 'I had a stick of CareFree gum, but it didn't work. I felt pretty good while I was blowing that bubble, but as soon as the gum lost its flavor, I was back to pondering my mortality.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Omar Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
144 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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33
143 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes works the jab nicely.
Williams scores with a one two! Mendes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendes lands with a slapping head kick.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendes leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omar Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Williams.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendes to the ground. Mendes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
letting Mendes counter with a right hand.
Mendes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mendes misses with a double jab.
Mendes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Mendes stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams is rocked!
Mendes gets in close and tags Williams with a short punch that almost sends Williams to the mat! Oh Williams is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mendes, trying to create some distance but Mendes rushes him, striking wildly and Williams goes down! The referee tackles Mendes into the cage to end the fight! Mendes is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Mendes!
A victorious Omar Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chapa Coco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chapa Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Banks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco slips under a jab.
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Coco swinging wildly here.
Coco ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Coco tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Banks.
Coco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scott Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coco at a distance.
Banks works Coco's body with a nice hook.
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Chapa Coco has been cut.
Banks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coco slips under a jab from Banks.
Banks misses with a hook. Coco ducked under it nicely.
Banks lands a head shot.
Coco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks digs a good hook to Coco's body.
Coco walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks lands the left hand.
Coco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks leaves Coco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coco is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coco's head.
Coco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banks.
Coco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coco somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chapa Coco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Banks.
Coco is rocked!
Coco tries to clinch up.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Coco.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coco dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Coco's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coco dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chapa Coco's cut is getting worse.
Scott Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coco has time to react.
Coco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Coco fails with the takedown.
Coco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Banks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Oh Coco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coco seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Banks.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
Coco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks drops Coco with a straight right hand, right on the button! Banks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Banks!
Scott Banks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that L.A. Elite Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stewart Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cam'ron - Motivation. Jean Sibelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
156 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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29
165 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Payne Stewart Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sibelius punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sibelius thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Sibelius there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stewart Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sibelius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sibelius lands a nice shot to the head.
Sibelius misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Sibelius tries to control but Stewart Jr wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius goes for an armbar but Stewart Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sibelius looking for a guillotine here but Stewart Jr defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart Jr wants to get up but he can't break Sibelius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sibelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart Jr stands up and waves to Sibelius to follow him.
Stewart Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sibelius.
Jab from Stewart Jr.
A big left from Sibelius misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stewart Jr moves out of range as Sibelius strikes.
Stewart Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sibelius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stewart Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stewart Jr missing with a left hand there. Sibelius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sibelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sibelius thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Stewart Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Sibelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payne Stewart Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
Stewart Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sibelius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sibelius staying out of range there.
Stewart Jr looks to land a right hand but Sibelius moved out of range.
Sibelius swings widly with a right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Sibelius backing up. Sibelius nods at Stewart Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Stewart Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stewart Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sibelius manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewart Jr defends it nicely.
Sibelius throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart Jr's shoulder, as Stewart Jr tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius dominated that round.
That's time! Stewart Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sibelius misses with a hook. Stewart Jr ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sibelius.
No joy there for Stewart Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sibelius throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Sibelius misses.
Stewart Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sibelius.
Sibelius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sibelius manages to avoid it.
Sibelius connects with a single shot there.
Sibelius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sibelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sibelius lunges at Stewart Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart Jr's hand.
Sibelius staying out of range there.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Sibelius lands a body shot.
Jean Sibelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sibelius misses with an uppercut. Stewart Jr saw that one coming.
Sibelius takes a swing at Stewart Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sibelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sibelius staying out of range there.
Stewart Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sibelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sibelius connects with a body shot.
Sibelius takes one to the chin there.
Sibelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart Jr.
Sibelius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Sibelius finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sibelius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sibelius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stewart Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Sibelius throws a hook but Stewart Jr avoids it easily.
Sibelius throws a looping overhand right but Stewart Jr ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sibelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sibelius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sibelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sibelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart Jr. Stewart Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sibelius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sibelius avoids the body shot from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sibelius.
Stewart Jr throws out a loose jab but Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sibelius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sibelius ducks under a wild hook from Stewart Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius misses with a straight right.
Stewart Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sibelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sibelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Sibelius swings for the body but Stewart Jr moves out of range.
Stewart Jr throws a hook to the side of Sibelius's head but Sibelius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sibelius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Sibelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Sibelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sibelius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sibelius blocks the leg kick.
Sibelius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Sibelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart Jr. Stewart Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sibelius misses the jab.
Stewart Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Sibelius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart Jr feints a jab promting Sibelius to slip. Stewart Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sibelius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stewart Jr defending well as Sibelius loads up on a big left hand.
Sibelius throws a shot from downtown. Stewart Jr moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr defending well as Sibelius loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Stewart Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sibelius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sibelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart Jr manages to avoid it.
Sibelius throws a jab when Stewart Jr was well out of range.
Sibelius clobbers Stewart Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stewart Jr defending well as Sibelius loads up on a big left hand.
Sibelius throws a hook but Stewart Jr blocks it.
Stewart Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sibelius connects with the punch.
Sibelius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stewart Jr tries to avoid it but Sibelius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stewart Jr to the ground. Stewart Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a lazy right hand but Stewart Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sibelius scores with a hook to the body. Stewart Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sibelius connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart Jr tried to score with a low kick but Sibelius checks it.
Sibelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart Jr.
Decent striking displayed by Stewart Jr there.
Sibelius tests Stewart Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sibelius is defended easily by Stewart Jr.
No luck for Sibelius with that takedown attempt.
Payne Stewart Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sibelius misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sibelius misses with a left hand
and Stewart Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sibelius.
Stewart Jr struggling a bit here.
Stewart Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sibelius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stewart Jr to regain full guard.
Sibelius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stewart Jr is pulling down on Sibelius's head. It's preventing any offense from Sibelius, at least for the moment.
Sibelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sibelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sibelius jabs Stewart Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sibelius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sibelius lands in his opponent's guard.
Sibelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr keeping moving, preventing Sibelius from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Payne Stewart Jr just wasn't active enough.
Sibelius misses with an uppercut
and Stewart Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jean Sibelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sibelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart Jr manages to avoid it.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab from Sibelius.
Stewart Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sibelius thows a body shot but no joy.
Stewart Jr throws a jab when Sibelius was well out of range.
Stewart Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sibelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart Jr misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Stewart Jr.
Payne Stewart Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stewart Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Sibelius just misses with a punch to the body.
Sibelius lands the left hand.
Sibelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sibelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Sibelius scores with a jab.
Sibelius closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart Jr, looking for a takedown. Sibelius pushes Stewart Jr against the cage but Stewart Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab from Sibelius.
Stewart Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sibelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart Jr as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Stewart Jr misses.
Sibelius throws a right hand that Stewart Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart Jr also avoids with ease.
Sibelius throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sibelius misses with a body shot.
Sibelius throws a combination that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart Jr throws a push kick but Sibelius slaps the foot to one side.
Sibelius looks to throw the jab but Stewart Jr is out of range.
Stewart Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sibelius connects with a right hand. Stewart Jr shakes it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart Jr. That's going to slow Sibelius down.
Stewart Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Stewart Jr scores with a push kick.
Stewart Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sibelius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart Jr.
Sibelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jean Sibelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stewart Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sibelius is defended easily by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr throws a body punch but Sibelius moves out of range.
Stewart Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sibelius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stewart Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Stewart Jr misses with a looping left.
Sibelius swinging wildly here.
Stewart Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius misses with a right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a left to the body.
Sibelius misses with the combination.
Stewart Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sibelius.
Stewart Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Stewart Jr. No joy for Sibelius on that attempt.
Sibelius looks to throw the jab but Stewart Jr is out of range.
Stewart Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sibelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sibelius.
Sibelius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sibelius throws a lazy uppercut
and Stewart Jr counters with a leg kick.
Sibelius shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Sibelius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne Stewart Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sibelius.
Sibelius is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stewart Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stewart Jr tries to land a leg kick but Sibelius saw it coming and moves away.
Sibelius throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Sibelius looks to land a right hand but Stewart Jr moved out of range.
Stewart Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sibelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr misses the shot to the body.
Stewart Jr throws a hook but Sibelius blocks it.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Jab from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sibelius.
Jean Sibelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sibelius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stewart Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Stewart Jr lands with an overhand left.
Sibelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sibelius. That did some damage!
Sibelius misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart Jr counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr takes a swing at Sibelius's ribcage but misses.
Stewart Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sibelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sibelius looks to land a right hand but Stewart Jr moved out of range.
Sibelius throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sibelius misses the target.
Stewart Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sibelius throws a series of punches but Stewart Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sibelius misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sibelius misses with a body shot
and Stewart Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Jean Sibelius has been cut.
Stewart Jr cracks Sibelius with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payne Stewart Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sibelius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Sibelius!
Jean Sibelius is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Jean Sibelius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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