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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arizona Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arizona Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Lunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arizona Reed!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Reed both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Lunder.
Lunder shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Lunder shoots in.
Reed drops his shoulder and cracks Lunder with a huge uppercut! Lunder goes down! Can Reed finish him?
Lunder is rocked!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reed trying to control but Lunder is working from the bottom.
Oh Lunder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed wants to stand but Lunder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lunder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Lunder.
Lunder seems to have got his legs back now.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Lunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lunder gets to his feet. Reed looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lunder dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed controls Lunder momentarily but Lunder frees himself.
Lunder prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed looking to control but Lunder passes into half guard.
Reed is positioning himself well to prevent Lunder advancing to mount.
That's two 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.
Lunder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Lunder eventually gives up the hold.
Reed makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lunder's waist but Lunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side.
Lunder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reed counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed clinches up with Lunder and pushes him back against the cage.
Lunder tries for a takedown but Reed manages to get underhooks.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Lunder wants to take the fight to the mat but Reed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lunder is breathing heavily.
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
Lunder is looking to improve his position.
Lunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunder tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
Lunder gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lunder wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arizona Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lunder tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a nice body shot.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Lunder. Lunder gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Lunder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lunder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lunder at a distance.
Reed circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lunder drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Reed follows Lunder to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arizona Reed!
Arizona Reed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santhiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Podster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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139 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santhiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Podster!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podster rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Podster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Podster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Podster defending well though.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Podster trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Podster is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Podster can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva punching from mount but Podster doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Podster is trying to escape the mount.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Podster is in trouble!
Podster tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
The referee warns Podster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Podster is blocking nicely.
Silva cracks Podster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Podster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Podster tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podster is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva prevents Podster from getting the reversal.
Podster gets back to half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podster's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podster is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Podster avoid being mounted?
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Podster trying to control from the bottom.
Podster wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podster wants to get back to his feet.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Podster's hands, connecting with Podster's forehead.
Podster wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Podster wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Podster from improving his position.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Podster trying to control here.
Podster is looking to get back to full guard here but Silva has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podster can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Santhiago Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Podster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Podster tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Podster wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Podster tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Podster clinches up against the cage.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Podster can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Podster looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Podster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Podster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Podster is working away from the top position though.
Podster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Podster tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Podster tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Podster stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
Podster tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Podster is looking to clinch.
Podster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Podster connects with a knee to the head.
Podster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Podster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Podster lands a knee to the head.
Podster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Podster connects with a knee to the head.
Podster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Podster scores with a knee to the head.
Podster with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podster tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Podster looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Podster tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Podster has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podster scores with a knee to the head.
Podster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Podster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Podster won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Podster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Podster is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podster wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Podster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Podster clinches with his opponent.
Podster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Podster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Podster with a knee to the head.
Podster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Podster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Podster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Podster tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Podster avoids it.
Podster scores with a knee to the head.
Podster with a knee to the head.
Podster looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Podster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Podster wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Podster tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Podster wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Podster is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Podster tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Santhiago Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Podster defends it.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Podster is controlling the position.
Podster is trying to control but can't.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podster's head.
Podster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Podster wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Podster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Podster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva prevents Podster from improving his position.
Podster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Podster.
I think Podster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Podster!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell Alexander told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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146 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gotti.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Gotti.
Gotti dances in with a quick combination. Alexander is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gotti snaps Alexander's head back. Alexander stumbles backwards against the cage. Gotti steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Alexander's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Alexander just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Gotti!
Jimmy Gotti very nearly forgot to thank 10th Degree Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Motta looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Motta!
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, Brock Edward!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Motta looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Edward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edward.
Motta goes for a takedown attempt but Edward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edward closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Wanderlei Motta has been cut.
Edward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edward avoiding damage.
Edward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edward connects with a right that clearly hurt Motta. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Edward proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Motta collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Edward!
Brock Edward tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Schiraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Night !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Schiraz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night throws a nice looking combination but Schiraz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Night checks a leg kick nicely.
Schiraz blocks a head kick by Night .
Schiraz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schiraz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schiraz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schiraz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schiraz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schiraz 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.
Schiraz stops Night from standing up.
Schiraz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schiraz drops back looking for a leg! Night is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Night manages to kick Schiraz off! Schiraz jumps back into Night 's guard.
Schiraz is looking to work some ground and pound but Night has wrist control.
Night wants to stand but Schiraz is controlling the position.
Schiraz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiraz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Night has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schiraz thows a huge punch but Night dodges it nicely.
Schiraz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Night is looking to escape.
Schiraz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Night has managed to free his arm - good work.
Night is trying to stand back up but Schiraz is controlling him
Schiraz seems to be looking for submissions.
Schiraz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Night is looking to escape.
Schiraz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Night defends it well.
Night makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiraz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schiraz showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schiraz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schiraz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Night has managed to free his arm - good work.
Night wants to get back to his feet.
Schiraz seems to be working for a kimura but Night defends the submission attempt.
Schiraz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schiraz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Night defending well though.
Schiraz moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night is trying to buck Schiraz off.
Schiraz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Night is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schiraz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Night is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schiraz is controlling him well.
Schiraz working the head with strikes.
Schiraz is trying to get an arm triangle but Night is defending well.
Night wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Night knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schiraz on the ground.
Schiraz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Night is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiraz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Night has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schiraz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Night is avoiding damage well.
Schiraz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schiraz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schiraz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Night knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schiraz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Night parries the strikes from Schiraz easily there. Schiraz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Night to escape.
Night wants to get back to his feet but Schiraz drags him back down.
Schiraz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Night has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Schiraz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Night slips a jab and a cross from Schiraz.
James Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Night looks to land a combination but Schiraz avoids it well.
Night throws a head kick but Schiraz moves out of range.
Night throws a sloppy head kick and Schiraz moves out of range easily.
Schiraz misses with a straight left.
Night throws a head kick but Schiraz moves out of range.
Night moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schiraz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schiraz blocks a head kick by Night .
Schiraz fails to land the takedown.
Schiraz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Night sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schiraz looks to land a left hand but Night moved out of range nicely.
James Night is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiraz fails with a takedown attempt.
Night looks to land a combination but Schiraz avoids it well.
Night slips under a jab from Schiraz.
Schiraz blocks a head kick by Night .
Schiraz takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Franco Schiraz has been cut.
Night keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schiraz throws a sloppy head kick and Night moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Night , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schiraz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Night 's guard.
Night preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Night utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schiraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Night wants to get back to his feet but Schiraz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schiraz drops back looking for a leg! Night is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Night manages to kick Schiraz off! Schiraz jumps back into Night 's guard.
Schiraz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schiraz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Night wants to stand up but Schiraz is controlling him.
Schiraz throws a big elbow that misses.
Schiraz drops back looking for a leg! Night is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Night manages to kick Schiraz off! Schiraz jumps back into Night 's guard.
Schiraz 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.
Schiraz throws a big elbow that misses.
Schiraz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night wants to stand and escape but Schiraz is having none of it.
Schiraz throws a big elbow that misses.
Schiraz drops back looking for a leg! Night is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Night manages to kick Schiraz off! Schiraz jumps back into Night 's guard.
Night is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schiraz is controlling him.
Schiraz throws a big right hand that misses.
Schiraz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Night works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco Schiraz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schiraz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schiraz prevents Night from getting back to his feet.
Schiraz advances to half guard.
Schiraz working Night over with strikes.
Night is trying to stand up here but Schiraz is controlling him well.
Schiraz is trying to work for a kimura but Night is defending well.
Night wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiraz is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schiraz to get the leverage.
Schiraz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Night doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schiraz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiraz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Night sees it coming and defends easily.
Night wants to get back to his feet.
Schiraz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Night doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schiraz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiraz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Schiraz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franco Schiraz'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!
Night throws a nice looking combination but Schiraz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Night looks to land a combination but Schiraz avoids it well.
Schiraz slips a jab and a cross from Night .
Night tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiraz throws a series of punches but Night avoids them all with ease.
Schiraz misses with an uppercut.
Night moves out of range of the leg kick from Schiraz.
Nice body kick there by Night .
Night tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiraz avoids the head kick by Night .
Schiraz lands a really nice looking cross but Night seems unphased.
Schiraz misses with a low kick.
Night tries a head kick but it misses.
Night pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Night throws a left and a right that both miss
and Night takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiraz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schiraz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Night is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schiraz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schiraz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schiraz tries for a kimura but Night is defending well.
Schiraz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schiraz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiraz prevents Night from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Night is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schiraz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Schiraz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Night some visible discomfort.
Schiraz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schiraz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schiraz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schiraz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Night wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiraz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schiraz working the ground and pound.
Night takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schiraz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Schiraz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiraz has hold of Night 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Night seems comfortable defending it but Schiraz has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Night is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Night is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Schiraz couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Schiraz!
After the fight, Franco Schiraz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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256 lbs
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnett sprawls well. Barnett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liddel gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddel scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddel keeps working.
Liddel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnett throwing shots but Liddel is blocking nicely.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddel wants to get back to full guard.
Liddel tries to kick Barnett off but Barnett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnett 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Liddel is working away.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liddel is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
Liddel wants to get back to full guard but Barnett has passed into side control.
Barnett wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.
Barnett has control of an arm but Liddel manages to advance to Barnett's back!
Liddel is trying to stick to Barnett's back but Barnett is turning into Liddel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Liddel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnett.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddel is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Liddel is trying to hold Barnett in close to prevent damage but Barnett has managed to pass into half guard.
Liddel pushes Barnett off but Barnett dives into side control.
Barnett cracks Liddel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barnett wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.
Barnett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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!
Barnett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Liddel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Liddel is trying to improve his position.
Liddel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liddel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddel keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel is looking for a sweep.
Barnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liddel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel manages to get back to half guard.
Liddel wants to sweep but Barnett has passed to side control!
Barnett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liddel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liddel fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddel sprawls well initially but Barnett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liddel trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett decides to return to a standing position.
Chuck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liddel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liddel showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnett kicks off Liddel and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddel as he avoids it easily.
Barnett misses with the combination.
Liddel dives in and scores a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Liddel trying to move into half guard but instead Barnett has managed to sweep!
Barnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liddel looking for a sweep. Not yet Liddel, not yet.
Barnett is pushing down on Liddel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liddel is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett is controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddel is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Liddel is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Barnett stuffs the takedown.
Josh Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddel.
Barnett lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Liddel is avoiding it.
Liddel tries for a takedown but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Josh Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Liddel to the ground. Barnett is now in Liddel's guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Josh Barnett just wasn't active enough.
Barnett has managed to clinch.
Barnett breaks from the clinch.
Liddel throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddel moves out of range of the body kick from Barnett.
Barnett rushes Liddel and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liddel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnett manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Barnett. No joy for Liddel on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liddel misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Liddel looking to score a takedown here. Barnett is defending well but Liddel drives through and ends up in Barnett's guard.
Barnett pulls Liddel in to control the position.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Liddel stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnett trying to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barnett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel pushes Barnett off looking to stand but Barnett dives back in and keeps control.
Barnett gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Liddel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnett but Barnett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Liddel. No joy for Barnett on that attempt.
Liddel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Liddel!
Chuck Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnett.
Liddel is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnett has taken his back - oops!
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Liddel tries to escape but Barnett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Liddel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnett's arms.
Barnett is looking for the choke from the back position but Liddel is controlling his hands well.
Liddel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Liddel tries to escape but Barnett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Liddel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barnett controlling the positon.
Barnett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Liddel is really stuck here.
Liddel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnett's guard. Nice work there by Liddel.
Liddel wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Liddel tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett pulls Liddel in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Barnett.
Barnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddel's waist but Liddel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnett off to one side.
Liddel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddel keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Liddel is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liddel, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Josh Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Barnett!
A less than humble Josh Barnett 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meat Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackbeard The Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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21
155 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Beater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blackbeard The Pirate!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pirate throws a series of punches but Beater moves out of range.
Beater throws a chopping leg kick but The Pirate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beater misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from The Pirate misses.
Beater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beater misses with a hook
and The Pirate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Pirate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beater, pushing him back against the cage.
The Pirate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beater digs a right hand underneath The Pirate's ribcage. The Pirate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beater lands with a right to the head.
The Pirate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beater lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Pirate tries to land knees in the clinch but Beater avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beater.
The Pirate misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Pirate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beater is keeping busy.
The Pirate lands a shoulder strike.
The Pirate pushes Beater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Pirate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beater's elbow.
The Pirate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beater throws a punch but it's blocked by The Pirate.
The Pirate tries a body shot but Beater blocks it.
A shot in the inside from The Pirate.
Beater prevents a body shot from The Pirate.
The Pirate blocking some punches.
Beater prevents The Pirate from breaking the clinch.
The Pirate blocks a body shot from Beater.
Beater gets through The Pirate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Pirate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Pirate.
The Pirate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beater is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Pirate looks to throw the jab but Beater is out of range.
The Pirate misses with a body shot.
Beater misses with a wild combination.
Beater loads up on a big right hand but The Pirate slips the punch.
The Pirate misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beater misses with a hook
and The Pirate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beater slips a jab and a cross from The Pirate.
A cross from The Pirate lands.
The Pirate digs a good hook to Beater's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater throws a hook to the side of The Pirate's head but The Pirate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from The Pirate is predictable there
and Beater counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beater takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Pirate throws a solid leg kick but Beater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Pirate.
The Pirate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beater.
The Pirate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Pirate throws an overhand right that lands on Beater's shoulder, as Beater tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from The Pirate does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from The Pirate.
Beater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Beater connects with a single shot there.
The Pirate avoids the body shot from Beater.
Beater throws a right hand that misses
and The Pirate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Pirate's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Pirate duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Pirate to score with a decent uppercut.
Beater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pirate.
Beater defending well as The Pirate loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackbeard The Pirate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Pirate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Pirate.
Beater tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beater missing with a left hand there. The Pirate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Pirate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Beater misses its intended target.
Beater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Pirate counters with a nice uppercut.
Beater misses with a double jab.
Blackbeard The Pirate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Pirate slips under a jab from Beater.
Beater throws a body punch but The Pirate moves out of range.
Beater lunges at The Pirate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Pirate's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Beater misses the target.
The Pirate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Pirate throws the left hand but Beater avoids the punch easily.
The Pirate lands a lovely overhand right.
The Pirate displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meat Beater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Pirate. The Pirate obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by The Pirate.
Beater swats away the attempt to clinch by The Pirate.
The Pirate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate catches Beater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beater lands the left hand.
The Pirate slips a jab from Beater.
The Pirate throws a right hand that Beater ducks under and follows up with a left that Beater also avoids with ease.
Beater lands a glancing blow to the side of The Pirate's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pirate misses with a hook.
The Pirate misses with a body shot.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Beater slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from The Pirate misses.
Beater misses with a wild combination.
The Pirate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beater under the eye.
The Pirate connects with a solid leg kick.
The Pirate swats away the attempt to clinch by Beater.
A low kick from The Pirate misses
and Beater counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Pirate lands with a hook. Beater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Pirate loads up on a big right hand but Beater slips the punch.
Beater looks to land a combination but The Pirate avoids it well.
A combination from The Pirate does no damage.
The Pirate throws a head kick but Beater moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beater rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling The Pirate to counter with a crisp jab.
The Pirate cracks the inside of Beater's front leg.
The Pirate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Pirate looks to land a right hand but Beater moved out of range.
Beater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pirate looks to score with a jab to the body but Beater is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beater throws a series of punches but The Pirate moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Pirate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beater throws a jab when The Pirate was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blackbeard The Pirate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beater misses with a hook.
Beater scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by The Pirate.
Beater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Pirate.
The Pirate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Pirate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Pirate motions for Beater to come forward. The Pirate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beater just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by The Pirate. Beautiful body shot.
The Pirate misses with a wild combination.
The Pirate throws a looping overhand right but Beater ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pirate drops his hands momentarily and Beater takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beater keeps the fight on the outside.
The Pirate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pirate tries to bum rush Beater with a series of wild strikes but Beater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Pirate dodges the punch combination from Beater.
Some wild striking there from The Pirate.
Nice shot lands for The Pirate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beater fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pirate thows a body shot but no joy.
Beater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for The Pirate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Pirate swings for the body but Beater moves out of range.
Beater looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pirate is just out of range.
Beater scores with a sloppy right hand. The Pirate should have avoided that one.
Beater throws a lazy uppercut
and The Pirate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Pirate scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pirate misses with a lunging right hand
and Beater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Pirate. The Pirate obviously looking to wear him down.
Beater's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beater duly obliges.
The Pirate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Beater finds it's target.
The Pirate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beater connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from The Pirate.
The Pirate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Pirate looks for the body kick but Beater saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Beater.
Beater throws the left hand but The Pirate avoids the punch easily.
Blackbeard The Pirate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beater slips under a jab from The Pirate.
The Pirate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beater.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pirate throws a combination. Beater tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meat Beater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beater misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackbeard The Pirate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Pirate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blackbeard The Pirate!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red 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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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Arcinas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcinas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown. Arcinas fights it but they end up in guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Arcinas keeps moving.
Arcinas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcinas is keeping the position for now.
Shields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shields is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields advances position into side control!
Arcinas manages to get back to half guard.
Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shields winds up and cracks Arcinas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shields pulls his head out easily.
Arcinas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shields throwing shots but Arcinas is blocking nicely.
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shields is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields is looking to advance position but Arcinas won't allow it.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arcinas's head.
Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields trying to control the action but Arcinas is working from the bottom.
Shields takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Arcinas is defending well.
Shields is looking for a kimura but Arcinas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is keen to just control but Arcinas is a slippery customer.
Arcinas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shields.
Arcinas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arcinas.
Shields wants to control from the top but Arcinas keeps moving.
Shields is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arcinas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arcinas looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Arcinas has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields wants to control from the top but Arcinas keeps moving.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Arcinas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arcinas is fighting to break Shields's control of his arms but Shields is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shields has an active guard here but Arcinas has managed to pass into half guard.
Shields wants to control the action here but instead Arcinas manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields holds on to Arcinas as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Shields holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arcinas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 Jack Shields will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arcinas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Jack Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields is looking for a kimura but Arcinas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Arcinas actively working from the bottom here.
Shields looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arcinas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but Arcinas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arcinas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcinas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arcinas has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
Arcinas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arcinas looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Arcinas is breathing heavily.
Shields trying to control but Arcinas is working from the bottom.
Shields landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Arcinas being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Arcinas blocks nicely.
Shields wants to control from the top but Arcinas keeps moving.
Shields is really struggling to control Arcinas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack Shields has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Arcinas shoots and misses
and Shields decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arcinas's guard.
Arcinas pushes a forearm under Shields's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shields is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Arcinas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Turd Fergisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergisson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Legion of Doom. Sharp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. IZ - Hawaii '78 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Fergisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Sharp!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sharp is looking to clinch.
Fergisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharp cracks Fergisson with an open hand slap.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharp wants to clinch but Fergisson slips to the side
and Fergisson counters with a shoot takedown. Sharp fights it but they end up in guard.
Fergisson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fergisson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp looking to control.
Fergisson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Fergisson wants to pass the guard but Sharp is keeping the position.
Fergisson trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Fergisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fergisson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fergisson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sharp is trying to defend but Fergisson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
Fergisson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sharp keeps working.
Sharp is trying to get back to full guard.
Fergisson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson trying to mount his opponent but Sharp defends it.
Fergisson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fergisson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sharp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sharp wants to improve his position but Fergisson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson is working for a kimura but Sharp is defending it quite comfortably.
Sharp is trying to maintain the position but Fergisson is very close to passing his half guard.
Sharp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fergisson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Fergisson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sharp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sharp is looking to control Fergisson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sharp avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Fergisson there.
Fergisson 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.
Fergisson wants to take a breather but Sharp is having none of it.
Fergisson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fergisson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sharp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fergisson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergisson is looking for a kimura but Sharp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fergisson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Fergisson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Fergisson with that takedown attempt.
Sharp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fergisson gets tackled into the cage by Sharp. Sharp maintains the clinch.
Fergisson blocks the elbow strike.
Sharp is trying to stall.
Fergisson managing to block the knees to the body from Sharp.
Sharp lands a hook that snaps the head of Fergisson backwards.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fergisson backwards.
Fergisson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fergisson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sharp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fergisson is defending well for now.
Sharp tries to land knees in the clinch but Fergisson avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sharp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fergisson jumps guard but Sharp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Fergisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sharp stalling in the clinch but Fergisson improves position.
Fergisson blocks an elbow strike.
Sharp taking a breather.
Fergisson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sharp is looking to control Fergisson's arms but Fergisson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sharp has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.
Sharp will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fergisson up against the cage.
Sharp trying to land knees to the body.
Fergisson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharp.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fergisson is trying to trip Sharp. He has hold of a leg but Sharp is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fergisson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fergisson throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fergisson's guard. Nice move by Sharp!
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!
Fergisson has his feet on Sharp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sharp is looking to clinch.
Fergisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turd Fergisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Sharp jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body. Fergisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sharp has managed to clinch.
Sharp lands an elbow inside.
Sharp throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharp is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharp.
Sharp tries to stall but Fergisson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson avoiding damage as Sharp throws knees to the body.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terry Sharp.
Sharp blocks a jab.
Sharp lands a lovely overhand right.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergisson shoots in but Sharp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fergisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sharp. No joy for Fergisson on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fergisson is defended easily by Sharp.
Sharp throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Fergisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sharp wants to clinch up but Fergisson keeps it at a distance.
Fergisson tries for a takedown but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Fergisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp wants to clinch.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharp clinches up against the cage.
Fergisson wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Sharp.
Fergisson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharp.
Fergisson is working for takedown but Sharp is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sharp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fergisson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharp.
Fergisson avoids the elbow strike from Sharp, against the cage.
Fergisson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharp is defending well.
Sharp wants to stall.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharp.
Fergisson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharp.
Come on Sharp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fergisson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharp tries a body shot but Fergisson blocks it.
Fergisson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fergisson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fergisson prevents a body shot from Sharp.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sharp throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp lands a nice elbow.
Sharp throws an elbow but it misses.
Fergisson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharp.
Sharp misses with an elbow strike.
Sharp stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fergisson.
Sharp looking to slow down the pace here.
Fergisson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sharp lands an elbow that stopped Fergisson in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergisson blocks the elbow strike.
Fergisson blocks an elbow strike.
Sharp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fergisson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sharp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 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... Terry Sharp!
Terry Sharp very nearly forgot to thank Torment Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hellbent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babitu's entrance music is Na Bogi Koya. A fine choice. 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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180 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm
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170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joeli Babitu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Hellbent!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babitu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hellbent if he has to take too many more of those.
Babitu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hellbent throws a big shot that misses.
Babitu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hellbent keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hellbent closes the distance and clinches.
Babitu lands a nice uppercut.
Babitu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babitu is trying to break free.
Hellbent lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hellbent fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hellbent fails to land.
Hellbent tries to land knees in the clinch but Babitu avoids the damage to the body.
Babitu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hellbent won't allow it.
Hellbent is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babitu is defending well for now.
Babitu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babitu throws a low kick but Hellbent avoids it.
Hellbent scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellbent bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Babitu's head.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Hellbent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babitu manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
Babitu throws a solid leg kick but Hellbent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babitu.
Hellbent has Babitu up against the cage in a clinch.
Babitu is trying to push Hellbent away but Hellbent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babitu is trying to force a seperation but Hellbent has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellbent.
Hellbent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellbent working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babitu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babitu working hard to break the clinch.
Hellbent unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hellbent tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babitu letting Hellbent take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babitu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hellbent won't allow it.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch but Hellbent keeps him there for the moment.
Hellbent has Babitu pressed against the cage, preventing Babitu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent throws a punch but it's blocked by Babitu.
Hellbent tries to land knees in the clinch but Babitu avoids the damage to the body.
Hellbent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellbent lands a right hand.
Babitu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hellbent tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babitu avoids it.
Hellbent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babitu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hellbent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hellbent tries to close the distance and clinch but Babitu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babitu thumps Hellbent with a low kick.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babitu tries a low kick but Hellbent avoids it.
Babitu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellbent throws out the jab.
Babitu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Babitu misses
and Hellbent counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent throws a lazy right hand but Babitu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hellbent looks to throw the jab but Babitu is out of range.
Hellbent throws a big shot that misses.
Hellbent tries to score with a low kick but Babitu moves his leg out of the way.
Babitu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hellbent looks to land a combination but Babitu avoids it well.
Hellbent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hellbent.
Babitu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Babitu throws a chopping leg kick but Hellbent manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hellbent fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babitu throws the kick towards the body but Hellbent avoids it.
Babitu throws a chopping leg kick but Hellbent manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Babitu tries to work over Hellbent's front leg with a kick but Hellbent checks it.
Babitu scoring well with a low kick there.
Babitu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Babitu lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Hellbent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babitu throws a front kick that sends Hellbent stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent with a jab.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Babitu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babitu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hellbent in the body.
Hellbent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babitu looks to land a body kick but Hellbent moved away.
Babitu delivers a nice body kick.
Babitu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu blocks a jab.
Joeli Babitu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babitu lands a nice looking body kick.
Hellbent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Hellbent moves out of range easily.
Hellbent takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellbent. Babitu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babitu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hellbent thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Babitu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babitu is looking to slow Hellbent down with leg kicks.
Babitu avoids the body shot from Hellbent.
Babitu checks the leg kick.
Hellbent checks a leg kick.
Babitu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellbent.
Babitu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hellbent just misses with a punch to the body.
Hellbent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babitu but Babitu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hellbent moves out of range of the body kick.
Babitu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hellbent's sensitive parts.
Hellbent throws out a powerful jab.
Hellbent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hellbent needs to keep his hands up - Babitu had a free shot at his head there.
Joeli Babitu is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Babitu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babitu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babitu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babitu throws a push kick but Hellbent slaps the foot to one side.
Hellbent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hellbent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellbent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hellbent blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Babitu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Hellbent misses.
Hellbent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hellbent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hellbent throws a hook to the side of Babitu's head but Babitu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellbent cracks Babitu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hellbent misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Babitu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Babitu lands with a slapping head kick.
Babitu throws a push kick but Hellbent slaps the foot to one side.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hellbent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babitu moves away.
Hellbent misses with a left hand
and Babitu counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babitu throws a body punch but Hellbent moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babitu. That's going to slow Hellbent down.
Babitu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hellbent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babitu.
Hellbent has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babitu.
Babitu throws a head kick but Hellbent moves out of range.
Hellbent defending well as Babitu loads up on a big left hand.
Hellbent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babitu.
Hellbent lands with an uppercut that bounces Babitu off the cage and back into range.
Babitu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Babitu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hellbent.
Babitu throws a lazy body kick
letting Hellbent counter with a right hand.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Hellbent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hellbent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hellbent tries to clinch up but Babitu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hellbent tried to score with a low kick but Babitu checks it.
Hellbent lands with an overhand left.
Hellbent throws a right and a left that Babitu avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hellbent.
Babitu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Babitu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hellbent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hellbent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babitu.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hellbent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hellbent throws a head kick but Babitu moves out of range.
A big right from Hellbent misses.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hellbent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Hellbent throws a leg kick but Babitu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Babitu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hellbent cracks Babitu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hellbent fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babitu. That's going to slow Hellbent down.
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!
Hellbent blocks the body kick.
Babitu scores with a leg kick.
Hellbent missing with a left hand there. Babitu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babitu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hellbent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hellbent scores with a shot to the body.
Hellbent lands with a right hand.
Babitu just misses with a punch to the body.
Joeli Babitu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Hellbent there.
Hellbent dips to his left and cracks Babitu with an uppercut!
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babitu defending well as Hellbent loads up on a big left hand.
Hellbent checks the leg kick.
Hellbent wants to clinch.
Hellbent tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Babitu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Hellbent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Hellbent blocks a low kick nicely.
Babitu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babitu staying out of range there.
Hellbent blocks the body kick.
Babitu cracks the inside of Hellbent's front leg.
Babitu lands with a kick to the temple. Hellbent shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hellbent missing with a left hand there. Babitu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hellbent throws a series of punches but Babitu avoids them all with ease.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Hellbent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hellbent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hellbent throws a head kick but Babitu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Hellbent thuds a left hand into Babitu's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellbent avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu throws a push kick but Hellbent slaps the foot to one side.
Hellbent fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babitu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hellbent uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babitu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hellbent's sensitive parts.
Babitu lands a head kick. Hellbent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babitu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellbent to score with a decent uppercut.
Hellbent tests Babitu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Babitu blocks the leg kick.
Babitu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hellbent.
Babitu lands with a nice body kick.
Hellbent shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent scores with a one two! Babitu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Babitu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babitu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babitu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hellbent goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hellbent blocks the body kick.
Babitu ducks under a wild hook from Hellbent.
Babitu lands with an overhand left.
Hellbent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Babitu misses
and Hellbent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Hellbent misses.
A good leg kick by Babitu.
Babitu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Hellbent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babitu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent throws a head kick that misses.
Babitu throws a head kick that half lands.
Babitu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellbent.
Babitu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hellbent blocks the leg kick.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hellbent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babitu.
Babitu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hellbent.
Hellbent is looking to slow Babitu down with leg kicks.
Hellbent checks the leg kick.
Hellbent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu blocks a head kick by Hellbent.
Babitu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hellbent counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babitu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellbent.
A low kick from Babitu misses
and Hellbent counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hellbent.
Babitu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Babitu throws a head kick that half lands.
Babitu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hellbent in the body.
Babitu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellbent misses with a body shot.
Babitu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hellbent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babitu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babitu misses with a body shot.
Hellbent takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Babitu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Babitu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Babitu.
Hellbent shoots for a takedown but Babitu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joeli Babitu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hellbent lands a high kick!
Hellbent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babitu as he avoids it easily.
Hellbent has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Babitu.
Babitu cracks Hellbent with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Babitu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hellbent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babitu feints and then cracks Hellbent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hellbent down.
Hellbent checks a low kick from Babitu.
Babitu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellbent throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Hellbent checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hellbent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hellbent scores with a jab.
Babitu throws a hook but Hellbent avoids it easily.
Babitu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babitu lands a front kick.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hellbent motions for Babitu to come forward. Hellbent throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellbent lunges at Babitu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Babitu's hand.
Hellbent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babitu.
Babitu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hellbent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babitu.
Hellbent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babitu circles away quickly and effectively.
Babitu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babitu tries to move into range but Hellbent moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Babitu moves out of range of the body kick from Hellbent.
Hellbent throws a leg kick but Babitu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hellbent looks to land a left hand but Babitu moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Babitu.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Babitu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Babitu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hellbent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hellbent looks for the body kick but Babitu saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu pushes Hellbent away with a front kick.
Hellbent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babitu throws a head kick but Hellbent moves out of range.
Hellbent blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Hellbent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Hellbent closes the distance and clinches.
Hellbent keeps control of Babitu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hellbent tries a body shot but Babitu blocks it.
Hellbent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellbent throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Babitu blocks it with crossed arms.
Babitu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hellbent won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Babitu fails to land.
Hellbent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellbent working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu tries to throw a body punch but Hellbent avoids it by throwing Babitu back against the cage.
Hellbent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Hellbent.
Hellbent scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babitu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hellbent won't allow it.
Babitu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babitu manages to break the clinch.
Hellbent throws a right hand that Babitu ducks under and follows up with a left that Babitu also avoids with ease.
Babitu throws a head kick that half lands.
Hellbent scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Babitu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hellbent is able to avoid easily.
Hellbent throws a shot from downtown. Babitu moves away and avoids it.
Babitu checks a low kick from Hellbent.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Hellbent lands a nice shot that snaps Babitu's head back.
Hellbent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babitu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babitu lands with a kick to the temple. Hellbent shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hellbent scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hellbent avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Hellbent scores with a jab.
Hellbent avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Hellbent avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Babitu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hellbent lands a jab.
Hellbent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellbent looks to throw the jab but Babitu is out of range.
Hellbent has closed the distance and engaged Babitu in a clinch.
Babitu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hank Hellbent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Babitu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Babitu scores with a head kick.
Hellbent on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babitu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hellbent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hellbent checks a leg kick nicely.
Babitu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hellbent throws a sloppy head kick and Babitu moves out of range easily.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu walks into a stiff left hand from Hellbent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Babitu!
Babitu misses with a hook.
Hellbent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babitu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellbent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babitu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellbent.
Babitu defending well as Hellbent loads up on a big left hand.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hellbent avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Hellbent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babitu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hellbent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babitu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hellbent checks a leg kick.
Babitu thumps Hellbent with a low kick.
Hellbent moves out of range of the leg kick from Babitu.
Babitu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Hellbent misses.
Good work by Babitu as he checks the leg kick.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Hellbent moves out of range easily.
Hellbent throws a body kick that misses.
Hellbent thumps Babitu with a low kick.
Hellbent throws a sloppy head kick and Babitu moves out of range easily.
Joeli Babitu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Babitu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babitu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellbent.
Hellbent throws a head kick but Babitu moves out of range.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Hellbent moves out of range easily.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Hellbent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Babitu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Babitu tries a low kick but Hellbent avoids it.
Hellbent throws a lazy right hand but Babitu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hellbent misses.
Babitu throws a head kick that half lands.
Babitu tries a head kick but it misses.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Hellbent.
Babitu throws a head kick but Hellbent moves out of range.
Hellbent is looking to slow Babitu down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu walks into a stiff left hand from Hellbent.
Babitu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hellbent.
Hellbent tries to clinch up.
Hellbent throws a nice head kick!
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Babitu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hellbent if he has to take too many more of those.
Hellbent connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
Hellbent stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babitu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Hellbent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hellbent wants to clinch up but Babitu keeps it at a distance.
Hellbent avoids the head kick by Babitu.
Hellbent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hellbent cracks Babitu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babitu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babitu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hellbent in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Hellbent checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hellbent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hellbent crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Babitu - the referee stops the clock and Hellbent gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Babitu. Hellbent manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Babitu avoids the body shot from Hellbent.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Hellbent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hellbent misses with a leg kick.
Hellbent throws a push kick but Babitu slaps the foot to one side.
Babitu lands with a kick to the temple. Hellbent shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Babitu misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babitu scores with a punch to the head.
Hank Hellbent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellbent lands a glancing blow to the side of Babitu's head.
Hellbent lands a really nice looking cross but Babitu seems unphased.
Hellbent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babitu. Babitu obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hank Hellbent.
I think Babitu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
Joeli Babitu retains his welterweight title!
Joeli Babitu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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