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CCF 76: Jane vs. Saratuwari PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Lee Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Lee Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Lee Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Jaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee Jr.
Jaw scores with a punch to the head.
Jaw stuffs the takedown.
Jack Jaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lee Jr.
Lee Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee Jr.
Lee Jr defending well as Jaw loads up on a big left hand.
Lee Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lee Jr working away.
Lee Jr working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee Jr with the ground and pound but Jaw regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jaw is pressing down on Lee Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee Jr wants to control from the top but Jaw keeps moving.
Lee Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee Jr wants to control from the top but Jaw keeps moving.
Lee Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Lee Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lee Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee Jr looks to land a left hand but Jaw moved out of range nicely.
Lee Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaw takes a swing at Lee Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaw defends it nicely.
Jack Jaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jaw, looking for a takedown. Lee Jr pushes Jaw against the cage but Jaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee Jr shoots in and drives through. Jaw sprawls well.
Lee Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Jaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaw leaves Lee Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaw lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Jaw as Lee Jr shoots in.
Lee Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee Jr is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaw is controlling Lee Jr's trapped leg to prevent Lee Jr from advancing to side control.
Jaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Lee Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaw pinned against the cage. Jaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaw misses with a body kick.
Jaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaw missing with a left hand there. Lee Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee Jr.
Lee Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Jaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lee Jr.
Lee Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaw as he avoids it easily.
Lee Jr throws a hook but Jaw blocks it.
Jack Jaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaw gets caught flat footed, as Lee Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaw pushes Lee Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lee Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr wants to pass the guard but Jaw is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee Jr pushing down on Jaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaw.
Lee Jr wants to pass the guard but Jaw is keeping the position.
Jaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee Jr throwing strikes from guard but Jaw blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Jaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee Jr postures up in Jaw's guard and throws a big left but Jaw blocks it.
Lee Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee Jr postures up in Jaw's guard and throws a big left but Jaw blocks it.
Lee Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee Jr wants to pass the guard but Jaw is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee Jr throws an elbow that misses. Jaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee Jr's guard. Nice move by Jaw!
Jaw wants to control from the top but Lee Jr keeps moving.
Chris Lee Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaw decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee Jr, up you get!
Lee Jr scores with a takedown into Jaw's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee Jr preventing the sweep.
Lee Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaw's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lee Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lee Jr misses with a straight right.
Chris Lee Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Jaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaw lands a head shot.
Jaw ducks under a wild hook from Lee Jr.
A combination from Jaw does no damage.
Lee Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaw as he jumps to the side.
Jack Jaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lee Jr.
Jaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee Jr dives in and grabs Jaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaw pushes down on Lee Jr's head and hops out.
Lee Jr looks for a takedown but Jaw sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee Jr is defended easily by Jaw.
Lee Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaw leaves Lee Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jaw. That snapped Lee Jr's head back.
Lee Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaw tries to avoid it but Lee Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaw to the ground. Jaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee Jr misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lee Jr.
Lee Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaw lands a head kick!
Jaw tries to bum rush Lee Jr with a series of wild strikes but Lee Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Jaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee Jr misses with an uppercut. Jaw saw that one coming.
Lee Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee Jr.
Jaw throws a right and a left that Lee Jr avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaw as he jumps to the side.
Lee Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaw but Jaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jaw showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chris Lee Jr!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Chris Lee Jr!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Chris Lee Jr!
Chris Lee Jr wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Chris Lee Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: lunatic fringe. Michael Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Barakus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barakus!
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Barakus bucks and avoids them well.
Johnson looking to control but Barakus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barakus tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Barakus blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barakus is on top in guard.
Barakus works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Barakus wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barakus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barakus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Barakus slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barakus stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson shoots in but Barakus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Barakus counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Kj Barakus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Johnson.
Barakus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Barakus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barakus wants it to stay on the feet.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Barakus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Barakus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barakus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Barakus eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Barakus is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Barakus eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson gets full guard.
Barakus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barakus has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barakus defends well.
Barakus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barakus looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barakus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson pushing down on Barakus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barakus's thigh. Barakus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Barakus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kj Barakus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barakus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Barakus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barakus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Barakus is controlling him
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Barakus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is not content to let Barakus control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barakus is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barakus is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Barakus is very close to passing his half guard.
Barakus works his way into side control.
Barakus wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Barakus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Barakus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Barakus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Barakus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kj Barakus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Barakus defends easily.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barakus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barakus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barakus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barakus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barakus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Barakus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barakus wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Barakus swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barakus's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kj Barakus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barakus has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Barakus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barakus looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barakus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Barakus maintains control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barakus working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Johnson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Barakus off and cradles Johnson's limp body as Barakus celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kj Barakus!
Kj Barakus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chack Sabac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chack Sabac had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chack Sabac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabac is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Westwood.
It looks like Chack Sabac has been cut.
Westwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabac manages to avoid it.
Andy Westwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westwood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sabac to the mat! Sabac manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Westwood prevents Sabac from getting back to his feet.
Westwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sabac keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood advances position into side control!
Westwood looking to control but instead Sabac has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabac keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabac won't allow Westwood to pass to mount.
Westwood looks to land a strike but Sabac avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Westwood postures up in Sabac's guard and throws a big left but Sabac blocks it.
Westwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabac is keeping the position for now.
Westwood wants to control from the top but Sabac keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabac wants to stand up but Westwood is controlling him.
Sabac is looking to stand back up but Westwood counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sabac.
Westwood is looking to advance position but Sabac won't allow it.
Westwood is looking to stall here but Sabac recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Westwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westwood trying to control but Sabac is working from the bottom.
Sabac is looking to stand up but Westwood isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Westwood wants to pass the guard but Sabac is keeping the position.
Westwood trying to move into half guard but instead Sabac has managed to sweep!
Westwood wants to sweep here but Sabac controlling him for the moment.
Westwood has control of Sabac's left arm, preventing Sabac from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andy Westwood hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Westwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Westwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chack Sabac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Westwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westwood lands with a shot to the body.
Westwood thows a body shot but no joy.
Westwood takes a swing at Sabac's ribcage but misses.
Westwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabac is just out of range.
Sabac shoots in looking for a takedown but Westwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sabac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Westwood lands with a hook. Sabac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Westwood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sabac is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Westwood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Westwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westwood stops Sabac from standing up.
Westwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabac wants to get back to his feet but Westwood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sabac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sabac keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
Andy Westwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sabac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westwood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sabac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Westwood, into his guard.
Sabac looking to sit in guard and control but Westwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabac keeping full guard, as Westwood tries to pass.
Sabac wants to stand and escape but Westwood is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood is in close to Sabac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Westwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Westwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Sabac has wrist control.
Westwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westwoodis looking to pass into half guard but Sabac pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sabac is in guard.
Sabac stopping the sweep attempt from Westwood.
Westwood trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westwood working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sabac has passed into half guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sabac pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Westwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chack Sabac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Westwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sabac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westwood tries to avoid it but Sabac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westwood to the ground. Westwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Westwood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sabac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westwood shoots in and bounces Sabac off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Westwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabac is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Westwood throwing strikes from guard but Sabac blocks nicely.
Westwood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Westwood throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Westwood prevents Sabac from getting back to his feet.
Sabac keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabac misses the target.
Westwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabac was well out of range. Poor timing from Westwood.
Sabac misses with a straight left.
Westwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabac fails with the takedown.
Westwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabac shoots in and drives through. Westwood sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chack Sabac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westwood lands with a nice body punch.
Westwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westwood connects with a body shot.
Westwood scores with a hook to the body. Sabac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chack Sabac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westwood throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westwood scores with a three punch combo!
Westwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westwood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sabac rather than just go for the knockout.
Westwood throws a series of strikes that have Sabac backpedaling.
Westwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Westwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Westwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chack Sabac's cut is getting worse.
Sabac walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sabac.
Sabac is rocked!
Westwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chack Sabac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Sabac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westwood works Sabac's body with a nice hook.
Sabac seems to have got his legs back now.
Westwood catches Sabac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Westwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chack Sabac's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andy Westwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Westwood.
A head kick misses from Westwood.
Westwood ducks under a wild hook from Sabac.
Westwood throws a shot to the body.
Westwood cracks Sabac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sabac shoots for a double leg takedown but Westwood sprawls well. He's pushed Sabac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Westwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Westwood throws a push kick but Sabac slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabac fails with a takedown attempt.
Westwood scores with a kick to the body.
Andy Westwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westwood looking to score a takedown here. Sabac is defending well but Westwood drives through and ends up in Sabac's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Westwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Westwood 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Andy Westwood!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Andy Westwood!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Andy Westwood!
Andy Westwood wins by unanimous decision!
Andy Westwood managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Millen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Da Strike!. This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Millen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley misses with a wild body shot.
Millen throws a leg kick but Presley sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Presley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Millen misses with a low kick as Presley jumps back.
Millen misses with a wild body shot.
Presley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Millen feints and then cracks Presley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Presley down.
Presley misses the shot to the body.
Presley lands a jab to Millen's midsection.
Millen looks for the body kick but Presley saw that one coming.
Presley misses with a two punch combination.
Presley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Millen was well out of range. Poor timing from Presley.
Millen tries to move into range but Presley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Presley tries a head kick but it misses.
Presley jabs Millen right on the nose. Millen blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Presley finds it's way through Millen's defenses.
Millen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Millen ducks right into an uppercut from Presley.
Presley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Millen cracks Presley with a good jab.
Presley sends Millen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Presley is motioning to the referee to let Millen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Millen is rocked!
It looks like Colin Millen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Millen is still on wobbly legs! Can Presley finish him?
Presley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Presley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Presley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millen.
Presley just misses with a punch to the body.
Presley lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Millen.
Presley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Millen to the canvas! Millen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Presley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Presley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Constrictor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to American Bad Ass. Gattuso has chosen WAR-Low Rider as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
214 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boa Constrictor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Constrictor.
Gattuso lands with an uppercut that bounces Constrictor off the cage and back into range.
Constrictor tries to land a leg kick but Gattuso saw it coming and moves away.
Gattuso lands a jab.
It looks like Boa Constrictor has been cut.
Gattuso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constrictor. Gattuso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constrictor fails to land with a series of punches.
Constrictor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gattuso connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constrictor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constrictor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Constrictor needs to keep his hands up - Gattuso had a free shot at his head there.
Gattuso blocks a head kick by Constrictor.
Gattuso cracks a nice hook into Constrictor's ribs.
Gattuso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constrictor.
Gattuso lands with a shot to the body.
Constrictor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boa Constrictor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso lands with a nice body punch.
Gattuso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Constrictor if he has to take too many more of those.
Constrictor is breathing heavily.
Constrictor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gattuso.
Nice shot lands for Gattuso.
Constrictor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Constrictor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boa Constrictor's cut is getting worse.
Gattuso jabs at Constrictor's body.
Constrictor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Constrictor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Constrictor throws a leg kick but Gattuso checks it.
Constrictor misses with a double jab
and Gattuso counters with a leg kick.
Gattuso lands a jab to Constrictor's midsection.
Gattuso lands a nice looking body shot.
Constrictor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Gattuso lands but Constrictor takes it in his stride.
Gattuso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Constrictor at a distance.
Gattuso lands with a nice body punch.
Constrictor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gattuso.
Gattuso throws a head kick that misses.
Constrictor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gattuso as he jumps to the side.
Constrictor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gattuso.
Gattuso is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Constrictor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Constrictor tries to move into range but Gattuso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boa Constrictor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gattuso scores with a nice right hand.
Constrictor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gattuso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Gattuso - that's a beauty! Constrictor is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Gattuso can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Javier Gattuso!
A pretty intense looking Javier Gattuso took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barn Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
146 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barn Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ascension Bjj Expert!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj Expert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cat moves away.
Bjj Expert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjj Expert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bjj Expert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cat defending well though.
Bjj Expert controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj Expert throwing shots but Cat is blocking nicely.
Bjj Expert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cat defending well though.
Bjj Expert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bjj Expert on the ground.
Bjj Expert is looking for a kimura here.
Cat won't allow Bjj Expert to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert thows a huge punch but Cat dodges it nicely.
Bjj Expert misses with a head shot. Cat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bjj Expert throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjj Expert passes Cat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjj Expert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cat throws a head kick but Bjj Expert moves out of range.
Bjj Expert throws a hook but Cat blocks it.
Cat moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjj Expert dodges the punch combination from Cat.
Bjj Expert blocks a head kick by Cat.
Bjj Expert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Bjj Expert.
Cat scores with a head kick. Bjj Expert tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjj Expert throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bjj Expert steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cat. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cat throws out the jab.
Bjj Expert has Cat up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjj Expert throws a punch but it's blocked by Cat.
Bjj Expert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bjj Expert is looking for a triangle but Cat pushes his legs off easily.
Bjj Expert is looking to sinch up a triangle. Cat throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bjj Expert's body to avoid the submission. Bjj Expert has instead reached around Cat's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bjj Expert arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ascension Bjj Expert!
Our winner, Ascension Bjj Expert, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carpet Chair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mad Cobra - Put Gunshot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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23
179 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carpet Chair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a takedown
and Chair counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Chair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chair sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chair is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva prevents Chair from improving his position.
Silva is keen to just control but Chair is a slippery customer.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is thwarting Chair's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control. Chair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Chair is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chair counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chair throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chair misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Carpet Chair has been cut.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Carpet Chair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romo Silva.
Chair with a nice cross.
Silva throws a series of punches but Chair avoids them all with ease.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chair is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Chair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chair wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chair sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva trying to control the action but Chair is working from the bottom.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva trying to control the action but Chair is working from the bottom.
Chair is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Chair controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Chair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chair is looking for a sweep.
Chair is not content to let Silva control the position.
Chair has one of Silva's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carpet Chair's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva stuns Chair with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Chair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chair moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva takes a swing at Chair's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chair staying out of range there.
A big left from Silva misses.
Chair sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Chair tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chair slips under a jab.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Chair slips the punch.
Chair displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Chair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chair jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Chair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Chair catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carpet Chair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romo Silva.
Chair misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chair.
Chair misses with a straight left.
Romo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chair tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Chair throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva digs a good hook to Chair's body.
No joy there for Chair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chair.
Chair connects with a high kick.
Chair misses with a two punch combination.
Chair rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chair managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Chair takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva moves into full mount!
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Chair is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chair is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Chair is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carpet Chair's cut.
That's time! Chair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva throws a jab when Chair was well out of range.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Chair is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chair tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Chair is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Chair is looking to improve his position.
Chair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents Chair from improving his position.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Chair tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Chair trying to control from the bottom.
Chair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Chair doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Chair keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chair keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Chair working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Carpet Chair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chair has his feet on Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carpet Chair!
After the fight, Carpet Chair was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clam Digger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Body Rott. Terrance Clam Digger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Clam Digger. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Clam Digger gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Clam Digger has him pressed against the cage.
Clam Digger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Clam Digger has him pressed against the cage.
Terrance Clam Digger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
A bit of stalling here from Clam Digger.
Woods fails to pull guard.
Clam Digger avoids a wild elbow strike from Woods.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clam Digger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clam Digger taking a breather.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clam Digger to keep the fight standing.
Woods being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clam Digger leaning against his opponent.
Clam Digger can't find room to land a body shot as Woods controls the action.
Clam Digger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clam Digger tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing Clam Digger back against the cage.
Woods pushes off an throws an elbow but Clam Digger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clam Digger has hold of one of Woods's legs. Woods is fighting the takedown attempt but Clam Digger gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Woods 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.
Clam Digger working some strikes from top position.
Woods has his hands on Clam Digger's head, controlling the position.
Clam Digger wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods pulls Clam Digger in close to his closed guard and prevents Clam Digger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Woods controls Clam Digger momentarily but Clam Digger frees himself.
Woods 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Woods trying to control the action but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger is trying to stand back up but Woods is controlling him
Woods frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clam Digger is looking to improve his position.
Woods wants to work for an arm triangle but Clam Digger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woods is trying to work for a kimura but Clam Digger is defending well.
Woods passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clam Digger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Woods working Clam Digger over with strikes here.
Clam Digger is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Woods has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods keeps control of the position as Clam Digger tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clam Digger is defending well though. Woods let's go of the attempt for now.
Clam Digger covering up well under a series of strikes from Woods.
Woods is looking for a rear naked choke here but Clam Digger reverses the position brilliantly into Woods's guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clam Digger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Woods will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clam Digger lands with a nice body punch.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clam Digger misses with a hook
and Woods counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clam Digger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Clam Digger.
Woods gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clam Digger is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Woods to the mat. Woods regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Woods is trying to keep Clam Digger in close.
Clam Digger preventing the sweep.
Clam Digger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jack Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is controlling Clam Digger's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jack Woods has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Woods moves into the clinch.
Clam Digger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woods can't get the takedown.
Clam Digger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Woods is trying to control Clam Digger's posture but Clam Digger avoids it.
Woods is looking to regain half guard here but Clam Digger keeps moving and retains side control.
Clam Digger is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is working to avoid the ground and pound but Clam Digger connects with a decent elbow.
Clam Digger remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods manages to get back to half guard.
Clam Digger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Woods!
Clam Digger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Woods tries to reverse the position but Clam Digger maintains control.
Woods manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clam Digger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clam Digger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Clam Digger has control of the leg.
Clam Digger wants to pass to mount but Woods is defending the position.
Woods slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clam Digger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Woods is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Woods wants to sweep but no luck.
Clam Digger trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clam Digger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods trying to control the position.
Clam Digger trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Clam Digger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Woods shoots for a takedown but Clam Digger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clam Digger checks a leg kick.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clam Digger just misses with a punch to the body.
Clam Digger swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Clam Digger throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Clam Digger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Woods preventing the sweep.
Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woods throwing strikes but missing.
Clam Digger is pulling down on Woods's head. It's preventing any offense from Woods, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clam Digger is looking to stand up but Woods isn't so interested in that idea.
Clam Digger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woods's guard.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clam Digger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clam Digger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods is trying to keep Clam Digger in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terrance Clam Digger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clam Digger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woods sprawls well initially but Clam Digger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clam Digger is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
Clam Digger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clam Digger trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods controls Clam Digger momentarily but Clam Digger frees himself.
Clam Digger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger is stalling in the full guard.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terrance Clam Digger.
Clam Digger connects with a body shot that sends Woods's belly button to the back.
Woods takes the fight into the clinch.
Woods fails to pull guard.
Terrance Clam Digger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.
Woods looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clam Digger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woods being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger stops a takedown attempt from Woods.
Still in the clinch, Clam Digger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woods being controlled against the cage.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clam Digger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clam Digger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clam Digger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice jab there from Clam Digger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Clam Digger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clam Digger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Terrance Clam Digger!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Terrance Clam Digger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Terrance Clam Digger!
Terrance Clam Digger wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rourke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rourke backwards.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Rourke to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson working for a triangle but Rourke defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rourke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Rourke trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Rourke postures up.
Rourke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Rourke is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson trying to control the action but Rourke is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rourke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rourke defends it well.
Rourke wants to control but Johnson passes into side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rourke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson tries to stand but Rourke is controlling his head.
Rourke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson moves into full mount! Rourke won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson wants to control but instead Rourke manages to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Rourke is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke trying to control from the bottom.
Rourke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rourke to stand up.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rourke tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rourke lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rourke is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Rourke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rourke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Rourke against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rourke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rourke scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rourke's head.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson darts in and clinches Rourke up against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson forces Rourke back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rourke's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rourke's hands.
Rourke avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Rourke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rourke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rourke has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Rourke distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rourke throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has his foot on Rourke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rourke works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Rourke trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke connects with a couple of short punches.
Rourke cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rourke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rourke in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Johnson throws Rourke to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rourke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Rourke moves out of range.
Rourke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rourke working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Rourke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rourke drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Rourke off! Rourke jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rourke defends it easily.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rourke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rourke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rourke trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Rourke is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rourke is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Rourke is proving a slippery customer.
Rourke landing with the ground and pound.
Rourke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rourke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Rourke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Rourke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rourke wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Rourke lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rourke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson thumps Rourke with a low kick.
Rourke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rourke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Rourke persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Rourke backpedaling.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rourke slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson is looking to slow Rourke down with leg kicks.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rourke avoids it really well and circles away.
Rourke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Rourke is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rourke frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Rourke is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Josh Johnson!
A very excited looking Josh Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jane comes to the cage accompanied by Rick James - Mary Jane. The crowd seem to be enjoying Saratuwari's choice of entrance music: Houki Boushi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mary Jane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saratuwari misses with a hook
and Jane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saratuwari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
Saratuwari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jane.
Jane slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saratuwari manages to avoid it.
Saratuwari throws a hook but Jane blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Jane.
Jane cracks Saratuwari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saratuwari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saratuwari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saratuwari moves away.
Saratuwari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saratuwari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kegon Saratuwari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saratuwari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane lands a shoulder strike.
Saratuwari wants a takedown but no success here.
Saratuwari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jane tries to break the clinch but Saratuwari is controlling the position.
Saratuwari lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Saratuwari wants to take a breather but Jane is having none of it.
Saratuwari is trying to work for a kimura but Jane is defending well.
Saratuwari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jane is just riding it out for now. Saratuwari eventually gives up the hold.
Saratuwari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane is looking to get to half guard.
Jane tries to improve his position but instead Saratuwari has taken his back!
Jane trying to control the position but Saratuwari manages to sink in the hooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saratuwari has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Saratuwari is trying to stick to Jane's back but Jane is turning into Saratuwari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saratuwari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jane.
Saratuwari trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari wants to get back to his feet but Jane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saratuwari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jane.
Jane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saratuwari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saratuwari keeping full guard, as Jane tries to pass.
Saratuwari trying to control the position.
Jane won't allow Saratuwari to sweep him here.
Jane trying to control but Saratuwari is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mary Jane.
Nice takedown defense from Jane. No joy for Saratuwari on that attempt.
Saratuwari shoots in and drives through. Jane sprawls well.
Mary Jane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kegon Saratuwari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saratuwari misses with an uppercut.
Saratuwari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saratuwari on the side of the head.
Jane thows a body shot but no joy.
Saratuwari blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saratuwari is defended easily by Jane.
Saratuwari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Kegon Saratuwari has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saratuwari needs to keep his hands up - Jane had a free shot at his head there.
Jane swinging wildly here.
Jane avoids the body shot from Saratuwari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mary Jane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saratuwari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jane at a distance.
Jane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saratuwari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saratuwari.
Saratuwari just misses with a punch to the body.
Saratuwari shoots in looking for a takedown but Jane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saratuwari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jane misses with a looping left.
Saratuwari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jane throws a body punch but Saratuwari moves out of range.
Saratuwari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jane counters with a nice body shot.
Jane catches Saratuwari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jane with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Saratuwari is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws a poor cross that misses
and Jane counters with a nice body shot.
Saratuwari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jane.
Mary Jane is winning the standup battle so far.
Saratuwari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
No luck for Saratuwari with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jane.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saratuwari misses with a looping right.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saratuwari.
Saratuwari misses with a hook.
Saratuwari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mary Jane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kegon Saratuwari.
Saratuwari tries to score with a low kick but Jane moves his leg out of the way.
Jane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jane duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari misses with a hook. Jane ducked under it nicely.
Saratuwari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saratuwari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saratuwari misses with a left hand
and Jane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Saratuwari misses the target.
Jane slips under a jab.
Saratuwari swings for the body but Jane moves out of range.
Saratuwari instigates a clinch.
Jane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jane on the inside.
Saratuwari lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws a head punch that misses.
Saratuwari tries to throw a body punch but Jane avoids it by throwing Saratuwari back against the cage.
Jane blocks a body shot from Saratuwari.
Jane blocks an uppercut.
Saratuwari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jane.
A short right from Jane.
Jane breaks from the clinch.
Jane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saratuwari at a distance.
Saratuwari misses with a leg kick.
Jane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saratuwari circles away quickly and effectively.
Jane lands a right hook to the body.
Saratuwari fails with the takedown.
Saratuwari is breathing heavily.
Saratuwari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
Saratuwari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane looks to land a combination but Saratuwari avoids it well.
Jane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saratuwari was well out of range. Poor timing from Jane.
Mary Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saratuwari is looking to clinch but Jane is avoiding it.
Saratuwari tries a low kick but Jane avoids it.
Saratuwari thuds a left hand into Jane's body.
Saratuwari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saratuwari somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saratuwari works Jane's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Jane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saratuwari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saratuwari misses with a hook
and Jane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saratuwari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jane is fending him off so far but Saratuwari persists. Nope, Jane circles away and we're back to standing.
Saratuwari avoids the body shot from Jane.
Nice straight punches there by Saratuwari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saratuwari.
Saratuwari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
Saratuwari scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Saratuwari misses its intended target.
Saratuwari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
Saratuwari throws a hook to the side of Jane's head but Jane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saratuwari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saratuwari looks to land a combination. Jane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane throws a combination. Saratuwari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saratuwari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane connects with the punch.
Jane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
Jane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saratuwari.
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!
Jane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jane is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jane is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Jane tries to roll over but Saratuwari keeps him under control.
Saratuwari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saratuwari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jane keeps working.
Jane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jane 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.
Jane keeping full guard, as Saratuwari tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane wants to sweep here but Saratuwari controlling him for the moment.
Jane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saratuwari avoids a strike by Jane and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jane's guard! Fantastic escape!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jane is on top in guard.
Saratuwari is trying to hold Jane in close to prevent damage but Jane has managed to pass into half guard.
Saratuwari is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari moves into full guard.
Jane passes into half guard.
Jane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jane trying to mount his opponent but Saratuwari defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jane is stalling here. Saratuwari is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saratuwari has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Jane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saratuwari throws a hook to the side of Jane's head but Jane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jane connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jane misses.
Saratuwari throws a right and a left that Jane avoids nicely.
Saratuwari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jane.
Jane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saratuwari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saratuwari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane moves away from the strike by Saratuwari.
Saratuwari drops his hands momentarily and Jane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jane checks a leg kick.
Jane misses with a double jab.
Saratuwari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jane counters with a stiff right hand.
Saratuwari moves in looking to clinch but Jane pushes him off.
Jane swings for the body but Saratuwari moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari misses with a left hand
enabling Jane to counter with a crisp jab.
Saratuwari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jane counters with a nice uppercut.
Jane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saratuwari.
A punch combination from Saratuwari misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari fails with a takedown attempt.
Saratuwari is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saratuwari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jane misses with a body shot.
Jane slaps away a takedown attempt from Saratuwari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mary Jane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kegon Saratuwari.
Good shot there by Jane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saratuwari throws a right hand that Jane ducks under and follows up with a left that Jane also avoids with ease.
Saratuwari moves in looking to clinch but Jane pushes him off.
Saratuwari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jane misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
Jane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saratuwari tries to clinch up but Jane circles away and keeps his distance.
Jane swings for the body but Saratuwari moves out of range.
Jane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saratuwari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jane as he avoids it easily.
Saratuwari misses with a body shot
and Jane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jane lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jane throws a combination that misses
enabling Saratuwari to counter with a crisp jab.
Saratuwari digs a good body shot into Jane's ribs.
Jane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saratuwari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saratuwari lands a nice hook to Jane's body. Jane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane slips under a jab from Saratuwari.
Jane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saratuwari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kegon Saratuwari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jane looking for a sweep. Not yet Jane, not yet.
Jane trying to control the position.
Saratuwari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saratuwari postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saratuwari wants to pass the guard but Jane is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saratuwari is pushing down on Jane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jane is fighting to maintain full guard but Saratuwari has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Jane had his way with Kegon Saratuwari in that round.
The cut man is working on Kegon Saratuwari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saratuwari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jane throws a hook but Saratuwari blocks it.
Jane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari tries to score with a low kick but Jane moves his leg out of the way.
Saratuwari scores with a sloppy right hand. Jane should have avoided that one.
Jane looks to land a left hand but Saratuwari moved out of range nicely.
Jane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saratuwari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saratuwari slips a straight right by Jane.
Saratuwari throws a right hand that Jane ducks under and follows up with a left that Jane also avoids with ease.
Saratuwari throws a jab when Jane was well out of range.
Saratuwari has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saratuwari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saratuwari scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jane misses the target.
Saratuwari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saratuwari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saratuwari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
Jane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saratuwari slips a jab from Jane.
Saratuwari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kegon Saratuwari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane swings for the body but Saratuwari moves out of range.
Saratuwari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saratuwari trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Saratuwari postures up in Jane's guard and throws a big left but Jane blocks it.
Saratuwari wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
Jane looking for a sweep. Not yet Jane, not yet.
Jane is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane wants to stand but Saratuwari is controlling the position.
Jane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saratuwari!
Jane wants to control but Saratuwari has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Saratuwari tries to roll over but Jane keeps him under control.
Jane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saratuwari!
Saratuwari is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saratuwari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jane cracks Saratuwari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Jane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jane unloads with some shots from mount but Saratuwari bucks and avoids them well.
Saratuwari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane tries to control but Saratuwari wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saratuwari is bucking up trying to escape but Jane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jane thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mary Jane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jane, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mary Jane!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mary Jane!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mary Jane!
Mary Jane wins by unanimous decision!
Mary Jane retains his welterweight title!
Mary Jane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Smoke weed kids!'.
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