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GFC 10: Nayoui vs. Lee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Croswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Iommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Croswell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Croswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Iommi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croswell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iommi but Iommi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Croswell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Croswell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iommi scores with a head kick.
Iommi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Croswell but Croswell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matthew Croswell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iommi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Croswell
and Iommi counters with a body kick.
Croswell shoots in for a takedown but Iommi shows good takedown defense.
Iommi tries for a takedown but Croswell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iommi pushes Croswell up against the cage in a clinch.
Iommi tries to pull guard but Croswell won't allow it.
Matthew Croswell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Iommi.
Iommi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Croswell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Croswell wants to get back to striking at distance but Iommi won't allow it.
Croswell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Croswell misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iommi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Croswell's efforts to push away.
Iommi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Croswell swings wildly with an uppercut but Iommi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iommi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Iommi trying to control the position from guard on top but Croswell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iommi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Croswell striking off his back but it's not causing Iommi any problems.
Croswell pulls Iommi in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iommi trying to control the position from guard on top but Croswell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Iommi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Croswell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iommi is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Iommi has been cut.
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!
Croswell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iommi avoids the head kick by Croswell.
Iommi tries to clinch but Croswell moves out of range.
Croswell throws a head kick but Iommi moves out of range.
Croswell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iommi pinned against the cage. Iommi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Croswell throws a sloppy head kick
and Iommi counters with a head kick. That will keep Croswell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Iommi shoots in for a takedown but Croswell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Croswell cracks Iommi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Croswell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Iommi can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown by Croswell or perhaps it was just good defense by Iommi which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Croswell is defended easily by Iommi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iommi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iommi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Croswell backs up against the cage.
Croswell looking to score a takedown here. Iommi is defending well but Croswell drives through and ends up in Iommi's guard.
Iommi looks gassed!
Iommi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Croswell controls the pace.
Iommi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Croswell is one step ahead there.
Iommi working a defensive guard but Croswell manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iommi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Croswell happy to just control the position for now.
Croswell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iommi drives through and clinches with Croswell against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iommi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Croswell's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Croswell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Iommi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whack! Croswell lands a heavy head kick that drops Iommi. The ref tackles Croswell to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Iommi was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Matthew Croswell!
Matthew Croswell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Motor Martino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Motor Martino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Motor Martino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Black!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martino shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Martino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black blocks a leg kick.
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martino is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martino could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black is pressing down on Martino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martino is holding on for now.
Martino tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martino defends it well.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martino sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martino manages to get to full guard.
Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martino is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martino has escaped and now he's on top!
Martino gets to his feet. Black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Connor Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martino doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Martino shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martino pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martino controlling the action here.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Black looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martino is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Martino wants to stand up but Black is controlling the position.
Martino wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martino takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martino is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martino postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Black to stand up.
Martino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motor Martino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Black lands in his opponent's guard.
Martino looking for a sweep. Not yet Martino, not yet.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martino looking to control.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martino!
Black is not content to let Martino control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martino has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Martino drives through with a takedown into Black's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martino wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black wants to hit a switch here but Martino passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Black there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martino controlling his opponent.
Martino working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Black can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Martino controlling the position easily from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martino controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martino looking to finish Black with some ground and pound. This is bad for Black!
Martino controlling from the full mount.
Martino trying to control but Black is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martino dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motor Martino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Black misses with a double jab.
Black tries to clinch but Martino moves out of range.
Martino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martino controls the position.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martino off and has taken his back!
Martino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Black's guard. Nice work there by Martino.
Martino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to sweep but instead, Martino has passed into half guard.
Martino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Martino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Black is trying to stand.
Martino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Black wants to improve his position but Martino is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martino content to control rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Motor Martino wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Martino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Martino not doing much here.
Black gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martino won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martino defends well.
Black keeping moving, preventing Martino from controlling successfully.
Martino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Motor Martino wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Martino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martino is in Black's guard.
Motor Martino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martino wants to get up but he can't break Black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Martino wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Motor Martino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motor Martino!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is D3mons. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaylen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chambers scrambles back to his feet.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Jaylen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Chambers.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Jeffrey Chambers has been cut.
Chambers walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Chambers limp body while Jones jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaylen Jones!
A less than humble Jaylen Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Gangnam Style. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Najman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Najman trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Najman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jordan wants to sweep here but Najman controlling him for the moment.
Jordan controls Najman momentarily but Najman frees himself.
Najman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcin Najman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Michael Jordan has been cut.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Najman tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Najman to the ground. Najman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Najman throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcin Najman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Najman misses.
Jab, jab by Najman - just one landing.
A left and a right from Jordan both land. Nice combination.
Najman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Najman's waist but Najman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.
Jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan takes one on the button.
Najman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Najman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Najman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Najman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Najman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jordan did well to prevent Najman getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Najman lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najman wants to stand but Jordan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jordan wants to control but Najman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Najman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Najman controlling the pace.
Najman seems to be working for a kimura but Jordan defends the submission attempt.
Najman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jordan wants to control but Najman is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is not content to let Najman control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcin Najman.
Jordan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jordan decides to stand back up. Jordan steps back and let's Najman get back to his feet.
Najman just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordan is defended easily by Najman.
A decent looking cross lands there for Najman.
Najman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Najman avoids it really well and circles away.
Najman works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
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!
Najman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Najman somewhat.
Najman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Najman misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Najman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jordan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jordan drops his hands momentarily and Najman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Najman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Najman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Najman throws a shot to the body.
Najman closes the distance and clinches up with Jordan, looking for a takedown. Najman pushes Jordan against the cage but Jordan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Najman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Najman.
Jordan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Najman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcin Najman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Najman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Najman sprawls well. Najman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Najman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Najman does no damage.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Najman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jordan pinned against the cage. Jordan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Najman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordan is defended easily by Najman.
Najman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Najman catches Jordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Najman tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan dodges the punch combination from Najman.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Najman pushes him off.
Najman throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Najman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jordan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Najman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jordan down.
Jordan is looking for a sweep.
Jordan sneaks back into half guard.
Marcin Najman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Najman is keen to just control but Jordan is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcin Najman.
Najman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Najman persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Najman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
Good exchange - Najman coming out on top.
Jordan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Najman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan counters with a big head kick but Najman shrugs it off.
Jordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Najman's guard.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Najman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan is really struggling to control Najman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Michael Jordan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jordan walks into a straight right hand from Najman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Najman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Jordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Najman throws a nice looking combination but Jordan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Najman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Najman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Najman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Najman throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Najman scores with a jab to the head.
Najman throws a one two combo.
Najman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Najman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to clinch but Najman moves out of range.
Jordan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jordan duly obliges.
Najman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Najman lands a lovely overhand right.
Najman misses with a few strikes there.
Najman jabs Jordan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Najman fails with a takedown attempt.
Najman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jordan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jordan lands a takedown into guard.
Jordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Najman's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jordan stops Najman from standing up.
Jordan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Najman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Jordan.
Jordan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jordan tries to stall but Najman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Najman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Najman wants to get back to striking at distance but Jordan won't allow it.
Jordan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Najman prevents it.
Najman tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually Najman drops back down to his feet.
Marcin Najman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Najman prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Najman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan taking a breather.
The referee calls for Jordan to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Najman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Najman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nayoui comes to the cage accompanied by nWo Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noriyuki Nayoui!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lex Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayoui catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nayoui avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Nayoui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nayoui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nayoui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nayoui wants it to stay on the feet.
Noriyuki Nayoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Lee.
Nayoui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nayoui circles away.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Nayoui.
Lee tries for a takedown but Nayoui sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayoui's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nayoui duly obliges.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Nayoui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Nayoui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries for a takedown but Nayoui circles away easily
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayoui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayoui connects with a body shot.
Lee looks gassed!
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nayoui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Nayoui scores with a punch to the head.
Nice jab there from Nayoui.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Nayoui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee tries for a takedown but Nayoui sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nayoui lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Nayoui counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Nayoui comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lee falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lee was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noriyuki Nayoui!
Noriyuki Nayoui is the new heavyweight champion!
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