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Champions 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between jonas austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Goodknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for jonas austin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jonas austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Goodknight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
austin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodknight.
austin throws a lazy right hand but Goodknight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
austin misses with a wild body shot.
austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodknight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodknight is defended easily by austin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goodknight shoots in for a takedown but austin shows good takedown defense.
Goodknight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around austin's waist but austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodknight off to one side.
jonas austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Goodknight.
Goodknight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
austin looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodknight controlling the action here.
Goodknight wants to lay and pray for a moment but austin keeps working.
austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if austin tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
austin wants to get back to his feet.
Goodknight wants to work for an arm triangle but austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
austin wants to get back to his feet.
Goodknight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
I looks like Goodknight might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goodknight prevents austin from standing back up.
Goodknight moves nicely into side control.
Goodknight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Goodknight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cesar Goodknight just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodknight tries to avoid it but austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodknight to the ground. Goodknight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodknight shoots in but austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
austin scores with a nice strike.
Goodknight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from austin.
austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodknight throws a leg kick but austin checks it.
austin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
austin swinging wildly here.
austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodknight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Goodknight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goodknight trying to control but austin is working from the bottom.
Goodknight looks gassed!
Goodknight sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodknight won't allow austin to get back to his feet.
Goodknight is standing up over austin. austin looks to escape but Goodknight dives into side control.
Goodknight wants to lay and pray for a moment but austin keeps working.
Goodknight lands some shots froms side control.
Goodknight wants to control but austin is keeping him busy.
austin seems a little lost for a moment, as Goodknight dominates the positioning.
austin is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Goodknight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Goodknight as austin shoots in.
austin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodknight.
jonas austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodknight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from austin misses.
Goodknight shoots in for a takedown but austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodknight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodknight lands in his opponent's guard.
austin keeping moving, preventing Goodknight from controlling successfully.
austin wants to stand up but Goodknight is controlling him.
Goodknight trying to control but austin is working from the bottom.
Goodknight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodknight prevents austin from getting back to his feet.
Goodknight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodknight wants to control from the top but austin keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
austin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Cesar Goodknight has been cut.
Goodknight shoots in looking for a takedown. austin tries to sprawl out of it but Goodknight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
jonas austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Goodknight.
austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodknight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
austin tries to clinch but Goodknight moves out of range.
Goodknight has a takedown stuffed.
Goodknight is breathing heavily.
Goodknight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but austin avoids it really well and circles away.
austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
austin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
austin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodknight has time to react.
Goodknight shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches austin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
austin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
austin is trying to escape the position but Goodknight is controlling the position.
Goodknight is looking to take a break and control but austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
austin is trying to escape the position but Goodknight is controlling the position.
austin pushes Goodknight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goodknight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goodknight slows the pace down.
austin is not content to let Goodknight control the position.
Goodknight is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down austin's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cesar Goodknight just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by austin.
austin tries to clinch up but Goodknight circles away and keeps his distance.
austin with a poor takedown
and Goodknight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goodknight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goodknight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on austin, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodknight shoots for a takedown but austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
austin tries to clinch
and Goodknight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
austin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Goodknight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cesar Goodknight's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Goodknight misses.
Goodknight closes the distance and clinches up with austin, looking for a takedown. Goodknight pushes austin against the cage but austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
austin tries to clinch up but Goodknight circles away and keeps his distance.
austin misses with a combination
and Goodknight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in austin's guard.
Goodknight is standing up over austin. austin looks to escape but Goodknight dives into side control.
austin is letting Goodknight control him for a moment.
Cesar Goodknight has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodknight wants to lay and pray for a moment but austin keeps working.
Goodknight tries to advance to mount but can't.
Goodknight happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cesar Goodknight just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodknight shoots for a takedown but austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
austin fails to land the takedown.
austin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodknight on the side of the head.
austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodknight is trying hard to land a takedown here. austin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
jonas austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Goodknight.
austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goodknight with a lazy takedown attempt
and austin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodknight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says austin as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
austin throws a nice looking combination but Goodknight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
austin throws a leg kick but Goodknight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
austin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goodknight.
austin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goodknight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodknight.
austin keeping moving, preventing Goodknight from controlling successfully.
Goodknight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
austin wants to stand but Goodknight is controlling the position.
Goodknight is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodknight trying to control the position from guard on top but austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cesar Goodknight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
austin is looking to stand up but Goodknight isn't so interested in that idea.
jonas austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goodknight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from austin.
austin misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodknight feints and as austin raises his hands in defense, Goodknight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Goodknight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodknight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Goodknight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music. The key to victory for Bob Bunkers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkers drives through and clinches with Kazansky against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kazansky.
Bunkers crunches a lovely knee into Kazansky's ribcage.
Bunkers lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bunkers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bunkers with a knee to the head.
Bunkers stalling in the clinch.
Bunkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazansky's face.
Bunkers taking a breather.
Bunkers landing knees to the head.
Kazansky is rocked!
Bunkers has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kazansky - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bunkers, and another! Kazansky is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bob Bunkers!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Diamonds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willy Diamonds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Diamonds.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diamonds tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diamonds to the ground. Diamonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diamonds tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diamonds to the ground. Diamonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Diamonds just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Willy Diamonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamonds throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Diamonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Diamonds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Diamonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diamonds digs a good hook to Jones's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds connects with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Diamonds strikes.
Diamonds throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Diamonds sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Bobby Jones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamonds is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Diamonds is keeping the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diamonds manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Diamonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones 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 four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diamonds working some strikes from top position.
Diamonds stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Diamonds postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Diamonds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diamonds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Diamonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diamonds.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Diamonds.
Jones moves out of range as Diamonds strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Diamonds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diamonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to clinch there but Diamonds circles away.
Jones is looking to wear down Diamonds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diamonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamonds.
Diamonds scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diamonds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamonds connects with a crisp jab.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamonds.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamonds.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Diamonds.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Diamonds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diamonds throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Diamonds misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Diamonds misses.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diamonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Diamonds misses.
Diamonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Diamonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diamonds wants it to stay on the feet.
Diamonds does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diamonds throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamonds is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Diamonds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Diamonds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diamonds is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diamonds preventing the sweep.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diamonds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diamonds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diamonds connects with a couple of short punches.
Diamonds won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Diamonds has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Diamonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones's cut.
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!
Diamonds cracks Jones with a good jab.
Diamonds misses with a wild body shot.
Diamonds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diamonds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones takes a swing at Diamonds's ribcage but misses.
Diamonds throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Diamonds connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamonds throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones slips under a jab from Diamonds.
Diamonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamonds moves away.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Diamonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamonds manages to avoid it.
Diamonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Willy Diamonds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Diamonds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diamonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bobby Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diamonds was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diamonds holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Diamonds has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diamonds passes into half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Diamonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diamonds working some strikes from top position.
Diamonds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diamonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diamonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diamonds is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diamonds is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diamonds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bobby Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diamonds stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Diamonds stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diamonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diamonds has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diamonds has passed into side control.
Diamonds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Diamonds keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Diamonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diamonds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Diamonds!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between YYEESS NNNOOO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Rosillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NNNOOO comes to the cage accompanied by Yes-No. Rosillo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skillet - Hero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YYEESS NNNOOO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Rosillo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NNNOOO just misses with a punch to the body.
NNNOOO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NNNOOO ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NNNOOO looks to throw the jab but Rosillo is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from NNNOOO misses the target.
NNNOOO connects with a solid leg kick.
Rosillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rosillo misses with a straight left.
Rosillo tries a head kick but it misses.
NNNOOO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that NNNOOO avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Rosillo misses.
NNNOOO takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rosillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NNNOOO.
Rosillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rosillo moves away from the strike by NNNOOO.
YYEESS NNNOOO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NNNOOO throws the kick towards the body but Rosillo avoids it.
Rosillo moves out of range as NNNOOO strikes.
NNNOOO throws a looping overhand right but Rosillo ducks down to avoid it.
Rosillo moves out of range of the strikes.
NNNOOO looks for the body kick but Rosillo saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Rosillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rosillo.
A jab from Rosillo finds it's way through NNNOOO's defenses.
NNNOOO throws a half hearted mid kick.
NNNOOO on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Rosillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosillo throws a one two combo.
NNNOOO swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosillo avoids a kick to the body.
Rosillo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
NNNOOO looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rosillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt NNNOOO.
NNNOOO gets the takedown into side control.
NNNOOO wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rosillo, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosillo is trying to control NNNOOO's posture but NNNOOO avoids it.
NNNOOO wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosillo keeps working.
NNNOOO goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rosillo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in NNNOOO's guard! Nice work there by Rosillo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo trying to stand up but can't free himself from NNNOOO's guard.
NNNOOO looking for a sweep. Not yet NNNOOO, not yet.
Rosillo tries to stand but NNNOOO is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rosillo throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from NNNOOO misses.
NNNOOO throws a series of punches but Rosillo avoids them all with ease.
Rosillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rosillo looks to land a left hand but NNNOOO moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from NNNOOO.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. NNNOOO checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rosillo tries to work over NNNOOO's front leg with a kick but NNNOOO checks it.
Rosillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
NNNOOO lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rosillo will feel that in the morning.
NNNOOO connects with a crisp jab.
NNNOOO tries a head kick but it misses.
NNNOOO throws a big shot that misses.
Rosillo throws out a loose jab but NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosillo scores with a punch to the head.
NNNOOO slips a jab and a cross from Rosillo.
No joy there for NNNOOO, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by NNNOOO.
Rosillo stuffs the takedown attempt from NNNOOO. NNNOOO gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
NNNOOO ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosillo moves away.
NNNOOO avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rosillo lands a jab.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses.
Rosillo slaps away a takedown attempt from NNNOOO, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosillo throws a hook but NNNOOO avoids it easily.
Rosillo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! NNNOOO had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rosillo thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosillo lands with a hook. NNNOOO tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rosillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rosillo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rosillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NNNOOO.
NNNOOO is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
NNNOOO takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
NNNOOO tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NNNOOO somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YYEESS NNNOOO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NNNOOO connects with a crisp jab.
NNNOOO shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. NNNOOO showed some decent athleticism there.
NNNOOO wants to take a breather but Rosillo is having none of it.
NNNOOO wants to work for an arm triangle but Rosillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
NNNOOO wants to advance to full mount but Rosillo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Rosillo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
NNNOOO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but NNNOOO circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosillo slips a jab from NNNOOO.
NNNOOO tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosillo was well out of range. Poor timing from NNNOOO.
NNNOOO slips a jab from Rosillo.
Rosillo connects with a right hand. NNNOOO shakes it off.
NNNOOO keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rosillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rosillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped NNNOOO in his tracks.
Rosillo looks to throw the jab but NNNOOO is out of range.
YYEESS NNNOOO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NNNOOO.
Rosillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from NNNOOO.
Rosillo lands a head shot.
NNNOOO moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
NNNOOO shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rosillo misses with a series of wild punches.
NNNOOO throws a sloppy head kick
and Rosillo counters with a stiff right hand.
NNNOOO fails with a takedown attempt.
NNNOOO misses with a combination
and Rosillo counters with a good low kick that NNNOOO was not able to check.
Rosillo scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NNNOOO throws a nice looking combination but Rosillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rosillo looks to throw the jab but NNNOOO is out of range.
A punch combination from NNNOOO misses.
Rosillo lands a nice shot that snaps NNNOOO's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for NNNOOO. That snapped Rosillo's head back.
Rosillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rosillo.
Rosillo lands an overhand right.
NNNOOO slips a jab and a cross from Rosillo.
Rosillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rosillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rosillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NNNOOO.
Rosillo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juan Rosillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NNNOOO fails to land the takedown.
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
NNNOOO throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosillo.
Rosillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rosillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck NNNOOO on the side of the head.
Rosillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
NNNOOO avoids the head kick by Rosillo.
NNNOOO clobbers Rosillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from NNNOOO.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo connects with a good right hand that stumbles NNNOOO. NNNOOO circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
NNNOOO throws a head kick but Rosillo moves out of range.
NNNOOO avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
NNNOOO lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juan Rosillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
NNNOOO scores with a nice strike.
NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosillo.
NNNOOO keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosillo.
NNNOOO takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
NNNOOO throws a head kick that misses
and Rosillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rosillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosillo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
NNNOOO on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
NNNOOO swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosillo misses with a low kick.
Rosillo loads up on a big right hand but NNNOOO slips the punch.
Rosillo fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from NNNOOO does no damage.
Rosillo misses with a straight left.
NNNOOO just misses with a punch to the body.
NNNOOO throws a right hand that Rosillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosillo also avoids with ease.
Rosillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by NNNOOO.
A jab from Rosillo does it's job there.
Rosillo scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO scores with a sloppy right hand. Rosillo should have avoided that one.
Rosillo scores with a leg kick.
Rosillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. NNNOOO doesn't seem bothered though.
Rosillo avoids the head kick by NNNOOO.
NNNOOO misses with a body shot.
Rosillo scores with a punch to the head.
NNNOOO throws a hook to the side of Rosillo's head but Rosillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from NNNOOO.
Rosillo cracks NNNOOO with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rosillo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rosillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rosillo throws a series of punches but NNNOOO avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rosillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Rosillo lands but NNNOOO takes it in his stride.
Rosillo lands with an uppercut that bounces NNNOOO off the cage and back into rage.
Rosillo moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for NNNOOO, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Rosillo misses.
NNNOOO throws a series of punches but Rosillo moves out of range.
No joy there for Rosillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
NNNOOO stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosillo.
Rosillo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Rosillo.
Rosillo staying out of range there.
NNNOOO scores with a three punch combo!
Rosillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
NNNOOO throws a body kick that misses.
NNNOOO cracks Rosillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
NNNOOO lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rosillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NNNOOO.
Rosillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosillo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Rosillo.
NNNOOO is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rosillo tries to land a leg kick but NNNOOO saw it coming and moves away.
NNNOOO takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NNNOOO dives in and grabs Rosillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosillo pushes down on NNNOOO's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YYEESS NNNOOO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NNNOOO keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosillo.
NNNOOO throws a push kick but Rosillo slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Rosillo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NNNOOO misses with a jab, cross combination.
NNNOOO throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from NNNOOO.
Rosillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
NNNOOO looks to land a right hand but Rosillo moved out of range.
Rosillo throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rosillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rosillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
NNNOOO lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosillo circles away quickly and effectively.
NNNOOO thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosillo misses with a hook.
NNNOOO throws a head kick that Rosillo semi-blocks.
Rosillo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Rosillo.
NNNOOO throws a body kick that misses.
Rosillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NNNOOO throws a right hand that Rosillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosillo also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Rosillo.
Rosillo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rosillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rosillo defending well as NNNOOO loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as NNNOOO checks a leg kick.
Rosillo misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from NNNOOO misses.
NNNOOO checks a low kick from Rosillo.
Rosillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rosillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rosillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from NNNOOO does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NNNOOO.
NNNOOO misses with a combination
and Rosillo counters with a series of strikes. NNNOOO will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO slips under a jab from Rosillo.
NNNOOO throws the left hand but Rosillo avoids the punch easily.
NNNOOO loads up on a big right hand but Rosillo slips the punch.
A head kick from NNNOOO lands but Rosillo takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Rosillo.
Rosillo lands a jab to the nose.
Rosillo walks into a stiff left hand from NNNOOO.
Rosillo blocks the body kick.
Rosillo works NNNOOO's body with a nice hook.
Rosillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
NNNOOO stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rosillo.
NNNOOO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosillo throws a right hand that NNNOOO ducks under and follows up with a left that NNNOOO also avoids with ease.
NNNOOO with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rosillo to score with a decent uppercut.
NNNOOO takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
NNNOOO misses with a looping right.
Rosillo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown by NNNOOO or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosillo which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YYEESS NNNOOO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NNNOOO thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rosillo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
YYEESS NNNOOO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rosillo lands a really nice looking cross but NNNOOO seems unphased.
NNNOOO misses with a body punch
and Rosillo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. NNNOOO is lucky that one didn't land flush.
NNNOOO swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
NNNOOO throws a shot from downtown. Rosillo moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rosillo.
Rosillo looks to throw the jab but NNNOOO is out of range.
NNNOOO throws a head kick but Rosillo moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from NNNOOO.
NNNOOO looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
NNNOOO looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rosillo misses with a low kick as NNNOOO jumps back.
Rosillo scores with a one two! NNNOOO had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
NNNOOO takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rosillo jabs NNNOOO right on the nose. NNNOOO blinks but takes it well.
Rosillo throws a hook to the side of NNNOOO's head but NNNOOO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NNNOOO tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosillo moves out of range as NNNOOO strikes.
NNNOOO looks to land a combination. Rosillo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NNNOOO waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosillo.
Rosillo tests NNNOOO's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NNNOOO throws a body kick the misses
and Rosillo counters with a nice low kick that buckles NNNOOO's knee momentarily.
NNNOOO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosillo.
NNNOOO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosillo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rosillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosillo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
NNNOOO has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from NNNOOO there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rosillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling NNNOOO to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosillo connects with a jab.
Rosillo tries a head kick but it misses.
NNNOOO staying out of range there.
Rosillo defending well as NNNOOO loads up on a big left hand.
NNNOOO uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosillo.
Crunch! Rosillo slams his shin into NNNOOO's torso.
Rosillo throws a hook but NNNOOO avoids it easily.
Rosillo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
NNNOOO scores with a sloppy right hand. Rosillo should have avoided that one.
Rosillo blocks a head kick by NNNOOO.
Rosillo defending well as NNNOOO loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from NNNOOO misses.
NNNOOO steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rosillo. That one must have hurt.
Rosillo moves away from the strike by NNNOOO.
NNNOOO slips a jab and a cross from Rosillo.
Rosillo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Rosillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO throws a lazy body kick
and Rosillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Rosillo.
Rosillo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rosillo duly obliges.
Rosillo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as NNNOOO backs up against the cage.
NNNOOO blocks a head kick by Rosillo.
Rosillo staying out of range there.
Rosillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rosillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rosillo lands a glancing blow to the side of NNNOOO's head.
Rosillo feints and then cracks NNNOOO's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NNNOOO down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NNNOOO slips a jab and a cross from Rosillo.
NNNOOO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rosillo.
Rosillo scores with the left hand. NNNOOO knows he should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from NNNOOO.
Rosillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
NNNOOO throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rosillo.
Rosillo misses with a head kick.
Rosillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped NNNOOO in his tracks.
A nice combination there by NNNOOO.
NNNOOO misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Rosillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rosillo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Rosillo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Tebow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyler off the cage and back into rage.
Tyler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tebow defends it nicely.
Tebow connects with a body shot.
Tebow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tebow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyler on the side of the head.
It looks like Mike Tyler has been cut.
Tyler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tebow misses with a two punch combination.
Tebow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyler on the side of the head.
Tebow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler looks gassed!
Tebow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tebow connects with a jab.
Tyler shoots in looking for a takedown. Tebow tries to sprawl out of it but Tyler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tebow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Tebow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyler.
Tebow lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tebow lands with a right hand.
That has opened up Mike Tyler's cut even more.
Tebow stalks Tyler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyler's face. Tyler staggers backwards, shaken.
Tebow sends Tyler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tebow is motioning to the referee to let Tyler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tyler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tebow connects with a superb combination that knocks Tyler out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tebow before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tyler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Tebow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
198 lbs
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185 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jacko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doctor Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacko moves into the clinch.
Jacko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pepper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pepper avoids a kick to the body.
Jacko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pepper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacko drives through and clinches with Pepper against the cage.
Jacko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jacko tries to throw a body punch but Pepper avoids it by throwing Jacko back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pepper tries to keep at a distance but Jacko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacko successfully pulls guard.
Pepper looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepper trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jacko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pepper 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacko shoots in for a takedown but Pepper shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacko is defended easily by Pepper.
Jacko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jacko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacko motions for Pepper to come forward. Jacko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pepper.
Jacko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper shoots for a takedown but Jacko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pepper.
Some wild striking there from Jacko.
Jacko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacko has managed to clinch.
Pepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jacko lands a nice uppercut.
Jacko is working for takedown but Pepper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacko trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacko.
Jacko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pepper up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacko manages to break the clinch.
Jacko misses with a takedown attempt
and Pepper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacko's guard now.
Pepper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacko has escaped and now he's on top!
Pepper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jacko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jacko passes to side control.
Pepper manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jacko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pepper fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pepper counters with a single leg into guard. Jacko didn't expect that.
Pepper passes Jacko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pepper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jacko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pepper wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pepper is looking to advance position but Jacko won't allow it.
Jacko is trying to stand back up but Pepper is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacko is in trouble now - Pepper has advanced to mount!
Pepper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacko regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacko gets full guard.
Jacko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pepper is aware though and is defending well.
Pepper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pepper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper works his way into full mount!
Jacko wants to hold on but Pepper pushes him away.
Jacko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pepper has hold of Jacko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jacko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jacko turns into him and now he's in Pepper's guard.
Pepper keeping full guard, as Jacko tries to pass.
Pepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacko passes Pepper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jacko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pepper sees it coming and defends easily.
Pepper wants to improve his position but Jacko is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pepper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacko counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pepper keeps working.
Pepper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacko off and has taken his back!
Doctor Pepper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacko tries to escape but Pepper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jacko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pepper gets his way!
Jacko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Well, with Pepper on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jacko is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jacko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pepper gets his way!
Jacko really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Pepper's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pepper.
Jacko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pepper is looking to advance position but Jacko won't allow it.
Pepper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacko looking for a triangle here. Pepper is fighting it but it looks tight! Jacko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pepper is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Jacko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Rippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sallah Alcoubrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcoubrah has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. Gavin Rippa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Rippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sallah Alcoubrah!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcoubrah is looking to clinch.
Alcoubrah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rippa, pushing him back against the cage.
Alcoubrah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rippa takes a swing at Alcoubrah's ribcage but misses.
Gavin Rippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rippa keeps the fight on the outside.
Rippa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rippa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rippa throws a big shot that misses.
Alcoubrah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rippa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rippa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcoubrah.
Rippa keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcoubrah closes the distance and pushes Rippa back into the cage.
Alcoubrah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alcoubrah controlling the action here for a moment.
Alcoubrah missing with knees to the body.
Alcoubrah dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alcoubrah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alcoubrah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alcoubrah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rippa up against the cage.
Alcoubrah continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Alcoubrah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Alcoubrah on the inside.
Alcoubrah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alcoubrah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alcoubrah misses with a knee to the head.
Alcoubrah is stalling here.
Alcoubrah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alcoubrah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alcoubrah lands a nice uppercut.
Alcoubrah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alcoubrah gets through Rippa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alcoubrah lands a left hand.
Alcoubrah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rippa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rippa breaks the clinch.
Alcoubrah lands a body shot.
Rippa is breathing heavily.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up but Rippa circles away and keeps his distance.
Alcoubrah clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Alcoubrah to work.
Alcoubrah scores with a knee to the head.
Rippa blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Alcoubrah on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Alcoubrah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alcoubrah tries to land a knee to the head but Rippa blocks with his arms.
Rippa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Alcoubrah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rippa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rippa has Alcoubrah pushed against the cage.
Alcoubrah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alcoubrah landing knees to the head.
Alcoubrah misses with a knee strike.
Alcoubrah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alcoubrah landing knees to the head.
Rippa breaks the clinch.
Alcoubrah scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rippa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Alcoubrah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rippa swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcoubrah.
Rippa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcoubrah tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcoubrah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rippa.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up.
Rippa misses with a wild body shot.
Rippa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alcoubrah fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcoubrah misses with a jab to the body
and Rippa counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Alcoubrah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alcoubrah wants to clinch up but Rippa keeps it at a distance.
Rippa throws a leg kick but Alcoubrah checks it.
Alcoubrah slips a straight right by Rippa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sallah Alcoubrah dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alcoubrah drives through and clinches with Rippa against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah lands a nice uppercut.
Alcoubrah throws a head punch that misses.
Alcoubrah missing with knees to the body.
Alcoubrah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rippa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcoubrah throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rippa manages to break the clinch.
Rippa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rippa throws a shot from downtown. Alcoubrah moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rippa misses with a head kick.
Alcoubrah lands with a nice combination. Rippa backs away looking to recover.
Rippa throws a head kick that misses.
Rippa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but Rippa moves away
and Rippa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcoubrah moves into the clinch.
Alcoubrah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rippa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rippa is trying to break the clinch but Alcoubrah is controlling him.
Alcoubrah lands a knee to the head.
Rippa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcoubrah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alcoubrah scores a nice knee to the body.
Alcoubrah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcoubrah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rippa can't break the clinch.
Alcoubrah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rippa is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Alcoubrah.
A right hook to the body lands for Alcoubrah.
Rippa stalling.
Alcoubrah swings wildly with an uppercut but Rippa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcoubrah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alcoubrah tries a knee to the head but Rippa blocks it.
Alcoubrah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rippa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alcoubrah is keeping busy.
Come on Alcoubrah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alcoubrah tries a knee to the head but Rippa blocks it.
Sallah Alcoubrah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rippa is trying to break free.
Alcoubrah lands a body shot.
Alcoubrah struggles to land a body shot inside as Rippa controls his hands.
Alcoubrah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alcoubrah controlling the action here for a moment.
Alcoubrah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Rippa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rippa.
Rippa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alcoubrah taking a breather.
Alcoubrah stalling against the cage.
Alcoubrah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcoubrah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rippa blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alcoubrah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rippa tries to stall but Alcoubrah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rippa lands a right hand.
Alcoubrah misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcoubrah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alcoubrah lands a body shot.
Alcoubrah just leaning against Rippa, taking a breather.
Alcoubrah scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Alcoubrah.
Good body shot from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alcoubrah pushes Rippa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alcoubrah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcoubrah is stalling here.
Rippa misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sallah Alcoubrah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rippa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcoubrah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rippa swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah wants to clinch
and Rippa counters with a nice uppercut.
Rippa throws a sloppy head kick and Alcoubrah moves out of range easily.
Alcoubrah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rippa throws a combination that misses
and Alcoubrah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alcoubrah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcoubrah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcoubrah moves away from the strike by Rippa.
Rippa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rippa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rippa swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rippa throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcoubrah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rippa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rippa throws a push kick but Alcoubrah slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Rippa.
Alcoubrah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rippa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rippa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah doesn't manage to clinch there - Rippa circles away.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch up
and Rippa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Alcoubrah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rippa doesn't seem phased though.
Rippa keeps the fight on the outside.
Rippa scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcoubrah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alcoubrah instigates a clinch.
Rippa avoiding damage as Alcoubrah throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alcoubrah lands a right hand.
Gavin Rippa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Alcoubrah.
Rippa being controlled against the cage.
Alcoubrah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alcoubrah is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Alcoubrah.
Rippa is trying to break the clinch but Alcoubrah has him pressed against the cage.
Alcoubrah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rippa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Alcoubrah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Alcoubrah.
Knees to the body from Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alcoubrah just leaning against Rippa, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubrah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rippa.
Alcoubrah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rippa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alcoubrah.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alcoubrah.
Alcoubrah scores with a hook to the body.
Alcoubrah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alcoubrah stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rippa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alcoubrah leaning against his opponent.
Alcoubrah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rippa's face.
Sallah Alcoubrah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rippa lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Alcoubrah.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rippa blocking some punches.
Alcoubrah is pushing Rippa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alcoubrah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alcoubrah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rippa taking a breather.
Alcoubrah lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sallah Alcoubrah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alcoubrah 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sallah Alcoubrah!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between pied face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch has chosen Motörhead - "Orgasmatron" as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Christopher Fitch enters the cage!
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23
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pied face!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch wants to clinch.
No joy there for Fitch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
face misses with the combination.
Fitch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitch misses with a double jab.
face lands a jab.
Fitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. face doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
face throws a hook but Fitch blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fitch finds it's way through face's defenses.
Fitch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. face doesn't seem bothered though.
face is breathing heavily.
Fitch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitch is nestled in close to face, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fitch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
face makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fitch cracks a nice hook into face's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fitch.
Fitch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fitch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fitch throws an elbow but face slips to the side and avoids it well.
face takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fitch throws a strike aimed at the side of face's head but face avoids it well.
Fitch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but face is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
face is looking to regain half guard here but Fitch keeps moving and retains side control.
Fitch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
face is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fitch lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Fitch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fitch lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear face down.
Fitch swings around for an armbar but face sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fitch's guard.
Fitch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps face's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. face tries to avoid it but Fitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag face to the ground. face escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitch throws a looping overhand right but face ducks down to avoid it.
Christopher Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitch.
face moves away from the strike by Fitch.
face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitch. face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Fitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
face ducks under a wild hook from Fitch.
face tries to move into range but Fitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitch throws a series of strikes that have face backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Fitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitch wants to clinch.
Fitch throws a hook to the side of face's head but face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitch throws a series of punches but face moves out of range.
face connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitch's hands.
Fitch misses with a combination
and face counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
face throws a lazy right hand but Fitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitch lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but face moves away.
A shot to de liver by Fitch. Beautiful body shot.
Fitch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fitch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by face, who protects the arm well.
face can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitch throws a strike aimed at the side of face's head but face avoids it well.
Fitch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
face parries the strikes from Fitch easily there. Fitch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable face to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
face is not content to let Fitch control the position.
Fitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitch digs a good hook to face's body.
Fitch moves in looking to clinch but face pushes him off.
Fitch lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch connects with a looping right hand.
pied face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and face counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but face was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitch.
Christopher Fitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fitch scoring with punches from side control.
Fitch working the ground and pound.
Fitch tries for a kimura but face is defending well.
Fitch working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch working the head and body with strikes.
Fitch working the ground and pound.
Fitch is putting a hurting on face here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fitch tries to move into full mount but can't pass face's legs.
Fitch cracks face with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch working the body and head with strikes.
face is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitch closes the distance and clinches up with face, looking for a takedown. Fitch pushes face against the cage but face circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christopher Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitch misses the shot to the body.
Fitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitch fails with the takedown
and Fitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
pied face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Fitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from face.
Fitch misses with a wild combination.
Fitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but face manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitch.
Fitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from face.
face throws a shot from downtown. Fitch moves away and avoids it.
Fitch misses the shot to the body.
Fitch shoots and misses
and face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitch cracks a nice hook into face's ribs.
Fitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws a right and a left that face avoids nicely.
Fitch walks into a straight right hand from face.
face slips a jab and a cross from Fitch.
face misses with an uppercut.
Fitch misses with a body shot
and face counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as face throws out the jab.
Fitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch slips a jab from face.
No luck for Fitch with that takedown attempt.
face slips under a jab from Fitch.
Fitch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down face rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fitch throws a big shot that misses.
Fitch scores with a nice strike.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitch misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
face is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
face tries to hold on but Fitch pushes him away.
face really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Fitch.
The referee warns face that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
face is in a horrible position here. Fitch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fitch with the ground and pound from mount.
Fitch with shots to the head and body - face looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
pied face clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
face takes a body punch but keeps moving.
face slips a jab and a cross from Fitch.
Fitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from face.
Fitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitch tries to clinch there but face circles away.
face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and face counters with a left to the body.
Fitch throws a series of punches but face moves out of range.
Fitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch misses with a jab to the body
and face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitch with a poor takedown
and face counters with a nice uppercut.
face dips to his left and cracks Fitch with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from face.
Fitch with a poor takedown
and face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as face throws out the jab.
Fitch throws a body punch but face moves out of range.
Fitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and face counters with a straight right hand.
pied face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Fitch.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
face just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
face circles away from the clinch attempt.
face moves out of range as Fitch strikes.
Fitch misses with a body punch
and face counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitch tries to clinch but face moves away
and face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
face lands a nice looking body shot.
face slips under a jab.
Fitch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and face counters with a stiff right hand.
face missing with a left hand there. Fitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
face is staying active underneath Fitch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed face's head.
face is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fitch scores with a couple of nice shots.
face wants to get back to his feet.
Fitch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fitch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christopher Fitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitch is looking to take a break and control but face is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitch is working for a kimura but face is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fitch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitch prevents face from improving his position.
Fitch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitch connects with a nice short shot to face's temple.
Fitch lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that pied face will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fitch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
face on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and face counters with a left to the body.
Fitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitch swings for the body but face moves out of range.
Fitch shoots in and drives through. face sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Fitch.
Fitch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
face looks to land a combination. Fitch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
face keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
pied face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Fitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
face lands a head shot.
face lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from face.
Fitch throws a series of punches but face moves out of range.
Fitch throws out a loose jab but face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitch throws a sloppy body shot
and face makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitch shoots and misses
and face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
face cracks Fitch with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
face smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitch misses with a takedown attempt
and face counters with a three punch combo that has Fitch backing up. Fitch nods at face to acknowledge the strikes.
face scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitch looks to land a left hand but face moved out of range nicely.
Fitch fails with the takedown
and face counters with a lovely shot to the body.
face connects with a body shot.
face swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitch.
face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as face sprawls well. face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitch gets slowly back to his feet.
face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from face.
Fitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitch tries to clinch but face is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitch shoots in and drives through. face sprawls well.
Fitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitch misses with a body shot.
face fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitch somewhat.
Fitch scores with a shot to the body.
face throws a big shot that misses.
face slips a jab and a cross from Fitch.
And that's the end of the fight!
pied face showed his dominance in that final round.
I think face has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
pied face retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch comes to the cage accompanied by What what, in the butt.. Swade has chosen Lange - Songless (Club Mix) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swade misses with a hook.
Stotch lands with an overhand left.
Swade throws the left hand but Stotch avoids the punch easily.
Swade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stotch throws a leg kick which misses Swade's front leg but catches the back leg as Swade tries to avoid it.
Swade lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swade.
Stotch closes the distance and clinches.
Swade lands with a right to the head.
Swade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swade blocks an uppercut.
Stotch throws a head punch that misses.
Stotch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swade scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Swade fails to land.
Swade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stotch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swade lands a right hand.
Stotch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swade cracks Stotch with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stotch.
Swade prevents the takedown attempt.
Stotch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stotch tries to circle away but Swade has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Swade.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swade.
Still in the clinch, Swade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swade throws a head punch that misses.
Swade is pressed up against the cage. Stotch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Swade down to the mat. Swade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Stotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Swade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Swade misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stotch lands with a right hand.
Swade takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swade looks gassed!
Swade misses with a straight right.
Swade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stotch. Stotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Stotch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stotch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swade sprawls well. Swade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stotch gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Swade misses.
Stotch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swade.
Stotch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swade.
Stotch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stotch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swade in his tracks.
Stotch is looking to clinch.
Stotch tries to clinch there but Swade circles away.
Swade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stotch.
Stotch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stotch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stotch showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stotch's back!
Stotch is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Swade is not going to allow Stotch to sit and survive in this position.
Stotch turns into Swade and is now in his guard.
Stotch forces his way into half guard.
Swade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stotch.
Stotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swade sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swade's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swade defends it well.
Swade is trying to maintain the position but Stotch is very close to passing his half guard.
Swade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stotch.
Stotch is working for a kimura but Swade is defending it quite comfortably.
Stotch thows a huge punch but Swade dodges it nicely.
Stotch thows a huge punch but Swade dodges it nicely.
Stotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swade sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swade wants to get back to his feet.
Stotch 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.
Stotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swade trying to control here.
Stotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swade regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch dominated that round.
That's time! Stotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stotch lands a head shot.
Swade takes a swing at Stotch's ribcage but misses.
Swade misses with a hook.
Swade misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stotch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stotch. That's going to slow Swade down.
Swade takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stotch wants to clinch.
Stotch lands a with a good body shot.
Stotch scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stotch throws a one two combo.
Stotch wants to clinch.
Stotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stotch punishes Swade's body with a nice straight punch.
Stotch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swade's sensitive parts.
Swade is breathing heavily.
Stotch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swade.
Stotch tries to clinch up but Swade circles away and keeps his distance.
Swade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stotch with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stotch.
Stotch works the jab nicely.
Stotch connects with a solid leg kick.
Stotch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stotch has Swade up against the cage in a clinch.
Stotch lands a hook that snaps the head of Swade backwards.
Stotch pushes Swade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swade can do to turn this around?
Stotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swade backwards.
Swade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stotch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopold Stotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Swade fails to land.
Stotch tries to work over Swade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stotch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stotch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stotch throws a head punch that misses.
Stotch gets control of Swade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stotch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swade preventing the sweep.
Swade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stotch is looking to sinch up a triangle. Swade throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stotch's body to avoid the submission. Stotch has instead reached around Swade's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stotch arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leopold Stotch!
Leopold Stotch retains his super heavyweight title!
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