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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheer Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totally Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheer Bum could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Totally Stink's chin.
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheer Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Totally Stink!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum misses with a body punch
and Stink counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bum working for a triangle but Stink defends it easily.
Bum trying to control the position.
Stink won't allow Bum to sweep him here.
Stink throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stink stands up and waves to Bum to follow him.
Stink leaves Bum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stink to the mat! Stink manages to get full guard.
Bum is breathing heavily.
Stink is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bum defends well.
Stink is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stink in particular looking to stall.
Stink seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stink tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bum controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum wants to get back to full guard.
Stink is keen to just control but Bum is a slippery customer.
Stink content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Totally Stink wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stink wants to clinch.
Bum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stink closes the distance and pushes Bum back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum tries to pull guard but Stink holds him up against the cage and eventually Bum drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheer Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stink has hold of one of Bum's legs. Bum is fighting the takedown attempt but Stink gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bum working a defensive guard here.
Bum wants to stand but Stink is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bum is adopting a defensive guard.
Stink wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Stink looking to sit in guard and control but Bum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stink is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stink works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stink is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totally Stink dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bum shoots for a double leg takedown but Stink sprawls well. He's pushed Bum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stink is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bum's half guard.
Stink is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stink is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stink decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stink holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stink has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stink is riding his opponent, not letting Bum buck him off.
Can Bum hold on?! Stink is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Stink working for the choke.
Stink punishes Bum with strikes from the back mount.
Stink is looking to control Bum but Bum is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stink is landing with strikes. Bum can't take much more of this.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink trying to control.
Bum can't escape the position.
Totally Stink has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bum is working hard here to advance position.
Stink gets his hands free as Bum looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bum.
Stink tries to keep control of the position but Bum is staying busy.
Stink has good solid back control here.
Bum rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stink stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stink tries to clinch up but Bum circles away and keeps his distance.
Stink shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stink stopping the sweep attempt from Bum.
Stink working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bum's head.
Bum has a closed guard, preventing Stink from standing up.
Stink passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stink looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totally Stink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stink throws a series of punches but Bum avoids them all with ease.
Stink throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stink is in Bum's guard.
Stink stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bum swats away the attempt to clinch by Stink.
Bum shoots in and drives through. Stink sprawls well.
Bum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Sheer Bum has been cut.
Bum scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bum tries to sprawl but Stink drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Stink seems content to control.
Stink wants to take a breather but Bum is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stink controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Totally Stink was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bum blocks a head kick by Stink.
Stink drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bum is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bum, who protects the arm well.
Bum is looking to reverse the position.
Bum is letting Stink control him for a moment.
Stink trying to control the action but Bum is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum is trying to escape the position but Stink is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bum tries to buck Stink off but Stink is having none of it.
Stink has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stink has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stink drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bum trying to keep a closed guard but Stink is proving a slippery customer.
Stink wants to stand and escape but instead Bum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stink not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stink manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stink lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stink's guard.
Stink wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stink has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sheer Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Totally Stink is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stink shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totally Stink comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stink 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Totally Stink!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santino Marella!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marella pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marella pinned against the cage. Marella gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Santino Marella has been cut.
Marella shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marella was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Marella drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marella trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Marella landing a few strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marella trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Marella wants to get back to his feet.
Marella stalling.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marella is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Marella has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marella wants to stand up but Johnson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Marella prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson trying to hold on to Marella's head to control him but Marella postures up.
Marella is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Marella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Marella has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Marella eventually gives up the hold.
Marella is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pressing down on Marella's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marella escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Marella seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Marella is controlling him
Marella tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santino Marella will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santino Marella's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Marella throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Marella misses.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marella shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Marella drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
Johnson has his foot on Marella's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marella works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Marella tries to pass.
Marella preventing the sweep.
Marella wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Marella trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control.
Marella trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Marella.
Marella stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marella wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marella.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Marella.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella throws a head kick that misses.
Marella drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marella is looking to clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marella but Marella pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marella shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Marella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marella on his heels. He'll look to pass Marella's guard now, I'm sure.
Marella is breathing heavily.
Marella keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Santino Marella has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marella preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marella thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marella is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson throws a strike but Marella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marella from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marella trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santino Marella'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. And we move into the final round!
Marella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marella clinches with his opponent.
Marella drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson pushes Marella up against the cage in a clinch.
Marella tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Marella keeps him there for the moment.
Marella throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Marella to the mat.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Marella from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marella from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marella from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marella stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Santino Marella wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marella is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Marella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marella clinches with his opponent.
Marella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Marella.
Marella jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Marella around his waist. Marella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marella fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marella connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Marella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Marella is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Marella up, before dumping him to the ground. Marella manages to land in guard.
Marella being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Marella keeps moving.
Marella is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marella keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marella keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marella trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Beavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Cantwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Beavis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beavis dives in and grabs Cantwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cantwell pushes down on Beavis's head and hops out.
Beavis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cantwell to the ground. Beavis is now in Cantwell's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beavis is looking to advance position but Cantwell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Beavis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cantwell prevents Beavis from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantwell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cantwell landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beavis is squirming around, avoiding Cantwell's attempts to control the action.
Cantwell controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beavis is in a horrible position here. Cantwell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beavis is trying to escape the mount.
Cantwell looking for a guillotine from mount but Beavis is having none of it.
Cantwell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Kevin Beavis has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cantwell prevents Beavis from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantwell working for a guillotine from mount but Beavis is in no mood to give up.
Cantwell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beavis?
Cantwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Beavis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Beavis shrugs it off.
Cantwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beavis is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell has control of Beavis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beavis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cantwell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cantwell controlling from the full mount.
Beavis wants to control but Cantwell is having none of it.
Cantwell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beavis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell breaks from Beavis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cantwell trying to control but Beavis is having none of it.
Beavis is looking to improve his position but Cantwell isn't that keen on the idea.
Cantwell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beavis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Beavis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cantwell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beavis can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cantwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Beavis'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.
Beavis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cantwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Cantwell prevents the takedown attempt.
Cantwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beavis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beavis is trying to pull guard but Cantwell has him pressed against the cage.
Beavis is pressed up against the cage. Cantwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beavis down to the mat. Beavis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cantwell has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cantwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantwell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beavis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cantwell working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantwell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cantwell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis tries to bench press Cantwell off him but Cantwell keeps the position.
Beavis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cantwell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beavis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cantwell but great work by Beavis.
Beavis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cantwell wants to control but Beavis postures up.
Beavis tries for a kimura but Cantwell is defending well.
Cantwell sneaks back into half guard.
Cantwell tries to roll over but Beavis keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis is trying to control the action in half guard but Cantwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cantwell trying to hold on to Beavis's head to control him but Beavis postures up.
Cantwell is staying active underneath Beavis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cantwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beavis.
Beavis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cantwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beavis stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Beavis is working for a kimura but Cantwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Beavis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cantwell tries to get to full guard but Beavis has control of the leg.
Cantwell is refusing to be controlled, as Beavis sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beavis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cantwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Beavis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cantwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cantwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantwell has his feet on Beavis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cantwell keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Cantwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Beavis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Beavis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Cantwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cantwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beavis is keeping the position for now.
Cantwell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cantwell working some strikes from top position.
Cantwell looking to sit in guard and control but Beavis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cantwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cantwell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cantwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beavis is just riding it out for now. Cantwell eventually gives up the hold.
Beavis is trying to control but can't.
Beavis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cantwell wants to control from the top but Beavis keeps moving.
Cantwell stands and throws Beavis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis manages to get back to half guard.
Beavis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cantwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beavis wants to control but Cantwell is keeping busy.
Cantwell controlling the action here.
Cantwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beavis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cantwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beavis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beavis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cantwell is looking to take a break and control but Beavis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve Cantwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steve Cantwell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cantwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cantwell working over Beavis with some ground and pound. Beavis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beavis trying to hold on to Cantwell's head to control him but Cantwell postures up.
Beavis kicks off Cantwell and gets to his feet.
Cantwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beavis swats away the attempt to clinch by Cantwell.
Cantwell misses with a takedown attempt - Beavis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cantwell.
Beavis gets caught napping as Cantwell dives in and scores a takedown. Beavis manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beavis wants to sweep here but Cantwell controlling him for the moment.
Beavis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beavis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cantwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cantwell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cantwell!
Steve Cantwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). You Stink has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, You Stink!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stink fails with the takedown.
Stink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monster keeps the fight on the outside.
Stink looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
Monster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stink's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stink regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monster.
Stink escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monster lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster is looking to work some ground and pound but Stink has wrist control.
Stink working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stink has momentary wrist control but Monster slips an elbow through the middle.
Monster lands a couple of elbows.
Stink being controlled here, momentarily.
Monster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monster lands a couple of digs.
Stink working for a triangle but Monster defends it easily.
Monster landing with the ground and pound.
Stink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monster content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stink's head.
Stink should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Monster working some strikes from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stink is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monster scoring with some ground and pound.
Monster scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stink's head.
Monster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monster won't allow Stink to sweep him here.
Stink looks gassed!
Monster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monster is stalling in the full guard.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Stink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Monster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stink is looking for a sweep. Monster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monster working over Stink with some ground and pound. Stink looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monster slips a nice elbow through Stink's hands, connecting with Stink's forehead.
Monster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Monster 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Monster.
Stink is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monster passes to full mount!
Monster working the ground and pound effectively.
Monster controlling from the full mount.
Monster dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Monster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Monster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stink is rocked!
It looks like You Stink has been cut.
Monster slowing the pace effectively.
Stink is still on wobbly legs! Can Monster finish him?
Monster tightens his grip and picks Stink up, before dumping him to the ground. Stink manages to land in guard.
Stink seems to have recovered his senses.
Monster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stink can do to turn this around?
Monster landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Monster is in close to Stink's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stink is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monster landing with the ground and pound.
Monster advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Monster scores a takedown into full mount!
Monster working the ground and pound effectively.
Monster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Monster dominating with strikes here.
That has opened up You Stink's cut even more.
Stink is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monster landing shots from mount.
Monster cracks Stink with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Monster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Togawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight 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, David Togawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Togawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Togawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Togawa.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stone lands a knee to the head.
Togawa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
Stone has Togawa pushed against the cage.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stone lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks.
Togawa is trying to stall.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Togawa's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Stone.
Stone scores with a knee to the head.
Stone slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Stone.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Togawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stone smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Togawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Togawa, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Togawa wants a takedown.
Come on Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Togawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stone walks away with a smile on his face. Togawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Togawa misses.
Togawa fails with the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Togawa is breathing heavily.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Togawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Togawa clinches with his opponent.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Togawa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Togawa won't want to take too many of those.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Togawa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stone with a knee to the head.
Togawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone with a knee to the head.
Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Togawa won't want to take too many of those.
Stone slowing the pace effectively.
Stone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone leaning against his opponent.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stone lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Togawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stone has managed to clinch.
Togawa is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
Togawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Togawa's face.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Togawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Stone lands a knee to the body.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Togawa is rocked!
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Togawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stone with a knee to the head.
Togawa trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Togawa tries to pull guard but Stone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Togawa tries to stall but Stone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Togawa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Togawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone stalling the fight.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Togawa's takedown attempt.
Ben Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone avoiding damage.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Togawa is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone connects with a knee to the head.
Stone slowing the pace effectively.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
Togawa taking a breather.
Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Togawa won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stone with a knee to the head.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Oh Togawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Stone has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Togawa - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Stone, and another! Togawa is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ben Stone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Abott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lashley avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Abott with that takedown attempt.
Lashley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lashley is looking to clinch.
Abott avoids the body shot from Lashley.
Abott shoots in looking for a takedown. Lashley tries to sprawl out of it but Abott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lashley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Abott.
Abott gets caught flat footed, as Lashley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lashley has gone for a leg lock! Abott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lashley's guard.
Lashley wants to stand and escape but Abott is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lashley's guard.
Lashley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abott!
Abott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lashley throws some wild stikes that Abott manages to avoid easily.
Lashley looking to control but Abott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lashley controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abott wants to control but Lashley is having none of it.
Abott is trying to escape the mount.
Lashley working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abott is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Abott is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abott in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abott tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.
Lashley looking for a guillotine from mount but Abott is having none of it.
Lashley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Abott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lashley landing punches.
Abott is rocked!
It looks like Tank Abott has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lashley! Abott is hurt baaadly! Lashley is firing away with more strikes - Abott is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Lashley!
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