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SFC106: Villar VS Johnsson! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lj Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibbs comes to the cage accompanied by LJ Gibbs. Damien Demented has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lj Gibbs's chin.
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166 lbs
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lj Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Demented swivels and escapes.
Demented swinging wildly here.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Demented sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demented pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Demented misses.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Demented circles away.
Gibbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gibbs throws a nice looking combination but Demented bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gibbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demented as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lj Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gibbs shoots in for a double leg but Demented sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick from Demented misses.
Demented misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demented stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Demented misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demented sprawls well. Demented wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demented looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Damien Demented is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gibbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demented throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demented as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Demented there.
It looks like Lj Gibbs has been cut.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demented as he avoids it easily.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbs dodges the punch combination from Demented.
Demented throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gibbs.
Demented throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbs. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Demented.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gibbs. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demented looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demented is trying to improve his position.
Demented wants to control but Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs throws an elbow but Demented slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gibbs wants to control but Demented is keeping him busy.
Gibbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demented wants to control but Gibbs postures up.
Demented is not content to let Gibbs control the position.
Gibbs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs decides to stand back up.
Gibbs misses with a two punch combination.
Gibbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gibbs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demented connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demented lands a two punch combo.
Demented cracks Gibbs with a hook to the temple - Gibbs is on wobbly legs here! Demented swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gibbs falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Demented wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damien Demented!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Breen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Fairtex has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Breen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Breen misses with a straight right.
Breen thows a body shot but no joy.
Breen throws a sloppy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a straight right hand.
Breen misses with a kick to the body
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Fairtex changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Breen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fairtex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lazy body kick from Breen
and Fairtex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice uppercut lands for Breen. That snapped Fairtex's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breen misses with a few strikes there.
Breen lands a big head kick that sends Fairtex tumbling to the mat! Breen takes a step backwards and waves Fairtex back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fairtex is rocked!
It looks like Grant Fairtex has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex is aggressively charging in as Breen backs up avoiding any damage. Breen tosses out a jab and Fairtex runs right into it face first! Fairtex is out cold! Breen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Fairtex's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Breen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francis Commando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Matic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Commando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Matic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Commando tries to clinch there but Matic circles away.
Matic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matic lands a big head kick that sends Commando tumbling to the mat! Matic takes a step backwards and waves Commando back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Commando is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Matic throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Commando is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Matic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doblez Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doblez Mundo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Mundo does no damage.
Cola fails to land the takedown.
Mundo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mundo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mundo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mundo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mundo looks for the body kick but Cola saw that one coming.
Mundo misses with a body shot.
Cola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mundo misses with a low kick as Cola jumps back.
Mundo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mundo as he avoids it easily.
Cola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cola trying to mount his opponent but Mundo defends it.
Cola stops Mundo from getting back to his feet.
Cola wants to work for an arm triangle but Mundo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mundo tries to roll over but Cola keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mundo trying to hold on to Cola's head to control him but Cola postures up.
Cola is trying to control the action in half guard but Mundo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mundo tries to roll over but Cola keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mundo is looking to get back to full guard here but Cola has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cola content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo struggling a bit here.
Cola trying to control the action but Mundo is working from the bottom.
Mundo is looking to reverse the position.
Mundo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cola presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mundo wants to control but Cola is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cola is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mundo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cola trying to control but Mundo is having none of it.
Mundo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cola gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Doblez Mundo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mundo was covering up waiting for the punch and Cola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cola is working Mundo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cola stands up from Mundo's guard - Cola perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mundo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mundo tries to work over Cola's front leg with a kick but Cola checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mundo throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cola 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 round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Cola dominated that round.
That's time! Cola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mundo misses with a kick to the body.
Cola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mundo.
Mundo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cola.
Mundo throws a head kick that misses.
Mundo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cola checks a low kick from Mundo.
Mundo dodges the punch combination from Cola.
Cola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mundo has hold of Cola's hands but Cola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mundo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Mundo does no damage.
Doblez Mundo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mundo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mundo is breathing heavily.
Mundo misses with a few strikes there.
Cola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mundo but Mundo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundo blocks a jab.
Mundo misses with a kick to the body
and Cola moves into the clinch.
Cola pulls Mundo into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cola is on top in guard.
Cola passes Mundo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cola seems to be working for a kimura but Mundo defends the submission attempt.
Cola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mundo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mundo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cola passes to side control.
Cola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mundo is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cola working the ground and pound from side control.
Cola is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mundo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cola grinds an elbow into Mundo's temple.
Greg Cola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mundo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cola 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.
Mundo sneaks back into half guard.
Cola trying to control the action but Mundo is working from the bottom.
Cola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mundo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cola is trying to control the action in half guard but Mundo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mundo is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Cola dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cola slips a jab and a cross from Mundo.
Mundo lands with a hook. Cola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cola tries to clinch there but Mundo circles away.
Mundo scores with a hook to the body. Cola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cola dodges the punch combination from Mundo.
Mundo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cola avoids the head kick by Mundo.
Mundo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mundo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mundo misses with a double jab.
Mundo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cola checks it well.
Mundo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mundo was covering up waiting for the punch and Cola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cola trying to control but Mundo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mundo keeping moving, preventing Cola from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mundo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Greg Cola just wasn't active enough.
Cola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo is looking to control Cola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mundo avoid being mounted?
Cola slows the pace down in half guard.
Cola passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mundo tries to lock up and control but Cola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cola content just to control the position here.
Mundo tries to improve his position but instead Cola has taken his back!
Cola lands strikes to the head.
Cola is not going to allow Mundo to sit and survive in this position.
Cola sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mundo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Cola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helios Kyle!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Kyle's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hess is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kyle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hess is looking to defend but Kyle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hess! Kyle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hess taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helios Kyle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas checks a low kick from Rua.
Arcinas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Arcinas saw that one coming.
Arcinas avoids the head kick by Rua.
Arcinas shoots and misses
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcinas lands with a slapping head kick.
Arcinas lands the left hand.
Arcinas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arcinas throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Arcinas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcinas tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Arcinas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
Arcinas misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcinas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Arcinas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Arcinas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
A head kick from Arcinas lands but Rua takes it in his stride.
It looks like Rafael Rua has been cut.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arcinas doesn't seem bothered though.
Arcinas ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua blocks a head kick by Arcinas.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Arcinas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arcinas tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a wild body kick that Arcinas sees coming a mile off.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcinas. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arcinas misses with a head kick.
Gino Arcinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcinas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rua avoids the head kick by Arcinas.
Rua misses with the combination.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcinas fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arcinas.
Arcinas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arcinas tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arcinas throws a combination that misses
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Arcinas moves out of range of the leg kick from Rua.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Arcinas's head and hops out.
Rafael Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Arcinas.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcinas manages to avoid it.
Arcinas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcinas checks a low kick from Rua.
Arcinas throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Arcinas ducks down to avoid it.
Arcinas slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arcinas looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arcinas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Arcinas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Rua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Arcinas's shoulder, as Arcinas tries to avoid the shot.
Arcinas blocks the body kick.
Arcinas wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Rua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arcinas avoids the body shot from Rua.
Arcinas lands a slapping body shot.
Arcinas moves into range and clinches up with Rua.
Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arcinas regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arcinas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Arcinas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arcinas manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Arcinas's guard.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcinas wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arcinas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua advances to half guard.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura but Arcinas is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arcinas tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Arcinas defends the submission attempt.
Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Arcinas defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rua is working for a kimura but Arcinas is defending it quite comfortably.
Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Arcinas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arcinas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arcinas keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Arcinas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua advances to half guard.
Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arcinas is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arcinas is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Arcinas wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua 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.
Arcinas is defending against the submission attempts here by Rua.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Rua'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arcinas checks a leg kick.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcinas scores with a push kick.
Arcinas works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcinas.
Arcinas tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcinas.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arcinas checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua avoids the head kick by Arcinas.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arcinas tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arcinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rua tries to work over Arcinas's front leg with a kick but Arcinas checks it.
A jab from Arcinas finds it's way through Rua's defenses.
Arcinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Arcinas tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Arcinas.
Arcinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arcinas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Arcinas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcinas darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arcinas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Arcinas. Those never looked like landing.
Arcinas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Arcinas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arcinas throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
Arcinas avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua throws a lazy head kick
and Arcinas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rua is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcinas cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Arcinas misses with a head kick.
Arcinas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arcinas tries to clinch up.
Arcinas misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
Arcinas digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Gino Arcinas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcinas moves out of range of the body kick.
Arcinas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rua rather than just go for the knockout.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Arcinas misses with the combination.
Rua misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua moves out of range as Arcinas throws a body kick.
Arcinas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Arcinas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arcinas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Arcinas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Sherdog (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jethro Sherdog!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sherdog was covering up waiting for the punch and Suzuki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sherdog keeping full guard, as Suzuki tries to pass.
Sherdog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherdog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherdog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suzuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suzuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sherdog looking for a guillotine here but Suzuki defends easily.
Suzuki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sherdog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherdog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
Suzuki trying to control but Sherdog is working from the bottom.
Suzuki looking to pass the guard.
Sherdog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suzuki trying to control but Sherdog is working from the bottom.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherdog is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sherdog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suzuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suzuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sherdog keeping full guard, as Suzuki tries to pass.
Suzuki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sherdog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suzuki has managed to get both his arms back between Sherdog's legs - danger averted.
Sherdog keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Sherdog keeping full guard, as Suzuki tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherdog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suzuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Sherdog keeps moving.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suzuki!
Sherdog working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Suzuki is trying to escape the mount.
Sherdog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Suzuki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Suzuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sherdog looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suzuki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sherdog avoids the attempt from Suzuki to control.
Sherdog looking to secure an arm triangle but Suzuki defends it well.
Sherdog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Suzuki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherdog looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suzuki working to try and regain half guard.
Suzuki tries to hold on but Sherdog pushes him away.
Suzuki has left one of his arms exposed and Sherdog doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Suzuki screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jethro Sherdog!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar comes to the cage accompanied by Mainit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar lands with a kick to the temple. Johnsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Johnsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Villar which made him look bad.
Oooh a lovely combination from Villar sends Johnsson down but not out. Villar dives into side control looking to finish.
Johnsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnsson tries to buck Villar off but Villar is having none of it.
Johnsson parries the strikes from Villar easily there. Villar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnsson to escape.
Villar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Villar off and has taken his back!
Villar holding both Johnsson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Johnsson looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson misses with a punch to the head.
Villar is trying to stand back up.
Villar manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Villar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Villar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villar wants to stand and escape but Johnsson is having none of it.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Villar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Johnsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Villar throws a chopping leg kick but Johnsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Villar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Villar throws a right and a left that Johnsson avoids nicely.
Villar throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Villar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnsson back to the cage. Villar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnsson scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Chris Villar has been cut.
Johnsson tries to clinch there but Villar circles away.
Johnsson lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Villar. No joy for Johnsson on that attempt.
Chris Villar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnsson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Villar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson shoots in for a takedown but Villar shows good takedown defense.
Villar throws a body punch but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Villar to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Villar throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villar misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnsson feints and as Villar raises his hands in defense, Johnsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Villar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Villar dodges the punch combination from Johnsson.
Johnsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Johnsson as the two fighters clinch.
Villar stops a takedown attempt from Johnsson.
Villar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnsson has Villar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Villar tumbling to the mat - Johnsson dives into Villar's guard.
Johnsson won't allow Villar to get back to his feet.
Johnsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson wants to control from the top but Villar keeps moving.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Villar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Villar misses with a low kick.
Villar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Villar throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Johnsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnsson dodges the punch combination from Villar.
Chris Villar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Villar scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Villar.
A combination from Villar does no damage.
Johnsson shoots for a takedown but Villar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnsson has a takedown stuffed.
Chris Villar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
Villar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Villar tries to bum rush Johnsson with a series of wild strikes but Johnsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnsson tries to clinch up but Villar circles away and keeps his distance.
Villar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Villar throws a sloppy head kick and Johnsson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Villar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Villar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnsson momentarily.
Villar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Villar tests Johnsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Villar does no damage.
Villar looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnsson is just out of range.
Chris Villar is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson cracks Villar with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Villar counters with a series of strikes. Johnsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnsson takes one on the button.
Villar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Villar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnsson tries for a takedown but Villar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Villar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villar misses with a few strikes there.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Villar should have avoided that one.
Villar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Villar lands a nice looking body shot.
Villar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnsson fails with the takedown.
Chris Villar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
Villar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnsson manages to avoid it.
Johnsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Villar.
Villar throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Villar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Villar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villar slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Villar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Villar tries to avoid it but Johnsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Villar to the ground. Villar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Villar.
Johnsson cracks Villar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Villar throws a low kick but Johnsson moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villar trying to land knees to the body.
Villar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnsson after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar tries to pull guard but Johnsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Villar drops back down to his feet.
Villar is trying to break free.
Johnsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnsson blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Johnsson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Villar.
Villar looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Johnsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Villar. Villar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Villar slips a jab and a cross from Johnsson.
Johnsson moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnsson after a bit of a struggle.
Villar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villar tries to pull guard but Johnsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Villar has had enough of the clinch but Johnsson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnsson tries to throw a body punch but Villar avoids it by throwing Johnsson back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Villar missing with knees to the body.
Villar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnsson is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Johnsson on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johnsson.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Villar throws a series of punches but Johnsson moves out of range.
Johnsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Villar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnsson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnsson is defended easily by Villar.
Johnsson tries for a takedown but Villar circles away easily
and Villar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chris Villar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnsson.
Villar slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnsson rushes Villar and presses him up against the cage.
Johnsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Villar tries a knee to the head but Johnsson blocks it.
Villar wants a takedown.
Villar tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Villar looking for a takedown.
Villar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnsson is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands a takedown into guard.
Villar wants to stand but Johnsson is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnsson looking to pass the guard.
Villar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnsson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson won't allow Villar to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Villar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Villar misses with a few strikes there.
Villar throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Villar throws a leg kick but Johnsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Villar throws out a leg kick but Johnsson moves out of range and Villar only half commits.
Villar lands with a straight right. Johnsson didn't see that one coming.
Villar throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range.
Johnsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Villar sprawls well. He's pushed Johnsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Villar tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Villar.
Johnsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Villar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Villar looks to land a combination. Johnsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Villar throws a head kick but Johnsson moves out of range.
Villar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnsson checks a low kick from Villar.
Villar lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Villar's half guard.
Jim Johnsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnsson is looking for a kimura but Villar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnsson to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Villar had his way with Jim Johnsson in that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Villar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Villar throws a low kick but Johnsson moves out of range easily.
Villar misses with a series of wild punches.
Villar scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson misses with a shot to the body
and Villar counters with a one-two to the body.
Villar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Villar sprawls well initially but Johnsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnsson moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson wants to control but Villar is keeping him busy.
Villar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Villar, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar pushes Johnsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnsson is looking to take a break and control but Villar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chris Villar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Villar is pushing Johnsson's head away, looking to escape. Johnsson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jim Johnsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Johnsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Villar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Villar!
Chris Villar retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Villar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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