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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Olav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olav's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Damian Marley Welcome To Jamrock. The key to victory for Zane Olav has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Olav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olav looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Olav finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Olav sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olav keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Olav makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Zane Olav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Olav's guard.
Olav is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olav kicks Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Olav throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Olav both land. Nice combination.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Olav keeps it at a distance.
Olav lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Olav throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olav shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Olav to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Olav misses with a body kick.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Olav counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olav misses with a body shot.
Olav feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Olav then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Olav throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Olav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Olav.
Olav throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olav misses with the combination.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz cracks Olav on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Olav falls backwards against the cage. Diaz follows up with more strikes that drop Olav to his knees. Diaz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Olav! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vahid Sagyndykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pere Vukman (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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Sagyndykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pere Vukman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sagyndykov tries to avoid it but Vukman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sagyndykov to the ground. Sagyndykov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vukman has eaten all the pies!
Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sagyndykov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vukman regains half guard.
Sagyndykov prevents Vukman from improving his position.
Vukman is trying to maintain the position but Sagyndykov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vukman is in trouble now - Sagyndykov has advanced to mount!
Sagyndykov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagyndykov wants to finish this one by submission but Vukman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sagyndykov.
Sagyndykov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vukman working to try and regain half guard.
Sagyndykov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vukman is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagyndykov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vukman is squirming around, avoiding Sagyndykov's attempts to control the action.
Sagyndykov looking to finish with strikes here!
Sagyndykov trying to control but Vukman is having none of it.
Vukman working to try and regain half guard.
Sagyndykov tries to control but Vukman wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagyndykov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vukman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sagyndykov has taken his back.
Sagyndykov tries to keep control of the position but Vukman is staying busy.
Vukman wants to control his opponent's hands but Sagyndykov gets his hands free.
Sagyndykov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sagyndykov is really struggling to control Vukman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sagyndykov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sagyndykov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sagyndykov is looking to control Vukman but Vukman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sagyndykov controls the action.
Vukman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagyndykov throws a series of strikes and Vukman wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukman is controlling an arm, preventing Sagyndykov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vahid Sagyndykov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sagyndykov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sagyndykov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sagyndykov fails with the takedown.
Pere Vukman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagyndykov kicks Vukman off and gets back to his feet.
Sagyndykov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sagyndykov instigates a clinch.
Sagyndykov stops a takedown attempt from Vukman.
Vukman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sagyndykov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vukman is working for takedown but Sagyndykov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vahid Sagyndykov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pere Vukman.
Vukman is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov pulls Vukman into guard.
Vukman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagyndykov is retaining full guard.
Vahid Sagyndykov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagyndykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sagyndykov holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagyndykov pushes Vukman off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sagyndykov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sagyndykov scores with a takedown into Vukman's guard.
Sagyndykov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sagyndykov stops Vukman from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vahid Sagyndykov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sagyndykov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagyndykov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sagyndykov moves to back control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagyndykov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vukman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vukman for a finish.
Sagyndykov looking to break Vukman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vukman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sagyndykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vahid Sagyndykov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sagyndykov shoots in for a double leg but Vukman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vukman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sagyndykov is fending him off so far but Vukman persists. Nope, Sagyndykov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vahid Sagyndykov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sagyndykov.
Sagyndykov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vukman wants to control but Sagyndykov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagyndykov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vukman, who protects the arm well.
Sagyndykov is trying to get an arm triangle but Vukman is defending well.
Vukman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vukman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagyndykov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vukman, who protects the arm well.
Vukman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sagyndykov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vukman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vukman is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sagyndykov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vukman is in real trouble.
Sagyndykov controlling from the back.
Sagyndykov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vukman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vukman for a finish.
Vukman tries to roll but Sagyndykov sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov looking for the RNC.
Sagyndykov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sagyndykov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sagyndykov looking to break Vukman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vukman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sagyndykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sagyndykov controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukman just trying to survive but Sagyndykov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vukman tries to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukman won't enjoy being in this position. Sagyndykov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Vukman is tapping - it's over boys! Sagyndykov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vahid Sagyndykov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Benton.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Benton throws a nice looking combination but Spencer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Benton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benton throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Benton misses with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spencer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spencer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Benton is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer scoring with punches and elbows.
Benton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spencer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spencer landing strikes.
Spencer lands an elbow.
Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benton to see if he's OK.
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spencer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benton some visible discomfort.
Benton is breathing heavily.
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!
An elbow from Spencer crashes against the mat.
Spencer throws a strike aimed at the side of Benton's head but Benton avoids it well.
Benton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spencer grinds an elbow into Benton's temple.
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Spencer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spencer lands a nice forearm strike.
Spencer lands a nice forearm strike.
Benton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Spencer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Spencer trying to control from Benton's half guard. Benton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spencer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spencer tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Spencer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spencer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer is working Benton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer postures up in Benton's guard and throws a big left but Benton blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spencer won't allow Benton to get back to his feet.
Benton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Benton misses with a looping right.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Benton.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Benton lands with a left to the head.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Benton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer gets through Benton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benton.
Benton is trying to force a seperation but Spencer has the dominant position.
Spencer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spencer just leaning against Benton, taking a breather.
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!
Benton tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer is stalling here.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Spencer is struggling to control the position.
Benton lands an uppercut.
Spencer tries to pull guard but Benton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spencer is working for takedown but Benton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benton working hard to break the clinch.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer fails to pull guard.
Spencer controlling the action here for a moment.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to break free.
Benton throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer jumps guard but Benton stands there with Spencer around his waist. Spencer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spencer lands a good knee to the midsection. Benton won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benton's efforts to push away.
Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Spencer jumps guard and drags Benton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.
Spencer is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton wants to stand but Spencer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer striking from his own guard.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton is looking to stand up but Spencer won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spencer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Spencer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Benton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benton throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Benton misses with a straight right.
Spencer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benton to the mat! Benton manages to get full guard.
Spencer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spencer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spencer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton wants to stand but Spencer is controlling the position.
Benton has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton wants to stand but Spencer is controlling the position.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Spencer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spencer clinches with his opponent.
Spencer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spencer stalling in the clinch.
Benton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spencer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benton to the mat. Benton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton wants to stand up but Spencer is controlling him.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spencer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Benton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer darts in and clinches Benton up against the cage.
Benton pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spencer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spencer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer has Benton pressed against the cage.
Grant Benton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer stalling in the clinch but Benton improves position.
Benton stops a takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer lands a knee to the body.
Spencer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benton just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer trying to land knees to the body.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling him.
Benton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer tries a body shot but Benton blocks it.
Benton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benton misses with the head strike.
A short left from Benton.
Spencer slowing the pace effectively.
Spencer is trying to pull guard but Benton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Benton fails to land.
Spencer tries to pull guard but Benton holds him up against the cage and eventually Spencer drops back down to his feet.
Spencer has Benton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spencer jumps guard but Benton stands there with Spencer around his waist. Spencer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spencer taking a breather.
Spencer looking to slow down the pace here.
Spencer stalling the fight.
Benton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spencer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benton is trying to stand.
Benton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spencer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throwing shots but Benton is blocking nicely.
Benton tries to kick Spencer off but Spencer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joe Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benton tries to kick Spencer off but Spencer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer wants to take a breather but Benton is having none of it.
Grant Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spencer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Spencer!
A very excited looking Joe Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Diaz (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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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norman Diaz pinned against the cage. Norman Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norman Diaz looks for a takedown but Paul Diaz sprawls well.
Norman Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Paul Diaz with a jab.
Paul Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norman Diaz.
Paul Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norman Diaz under the eye.
Paul Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Norman Diaz tests Paul Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Norman Diaz eats them both and turns towards Paul Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paul Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norman Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Paul Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Norman Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Norman Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul Diaz drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Paul Diaz as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Norman Diaz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Paul Diaz! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paul Diaz!
Paul Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickon Mallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson's entrance music is Pretty Fly. A fine choice. Rickon Mallister will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Samuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickon Mallister!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mallister does no damage.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Samuelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mallister lands a left and a right that send Samuelsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Mallister thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Samuelsson is rocked!
It looks like Christian Samuelsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallister throws an overhand right that has Samuelsson reeling! Mallister follows up with more punches and Samuelsson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rickon Mallister!
A victorious Rickon Mallister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Dylon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Dylon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert House!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dylon.
Dylon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dylon misses with a few strikes there.
Dylon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dylon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dylon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dylon connects with an inside leg kick.
Dylon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
House tries to bum rush Dylon with a series of wild strikes but Dylon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barry Dylon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dylon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
House shoots in for a double leg but Dylon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Dylon tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
House looks winded!
House avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dylon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
House misses with the combination.
Dylon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dylon scores with a shot to the body.
Dylon misses with a double jab.
Dylon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dylon lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dylon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dylon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Dylon.
Dylon connects with an inside leg kick.
Dylon lands a front kick.
Dylon cracks House with an open hand slap.
Dylon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dylon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dylon lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
House is rocked!
House walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dylon swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Dylon!
Barry Dylon is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Unkown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
155 lbs
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19
150 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Suarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Unkown can pounce on him.
Unkown clinches.
Unkown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Unkown gets underhooks to prevent Suarez's takedown attempt.
Suarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Unkown after a bit of a struggle.
Unkown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Unkown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Unkown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Unkown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unkown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Unkown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Unkown scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez dives in and scores a takedown into Unkown's guard.
Unkown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez throws an elbow that misses. Unkown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suarez's guard. Nice move by Unkown!
Suarez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Unkown has passed into half guard!
Unkown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suarez tries to get out of the position.
Unkown wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Unkown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Unkown prevents Suarez from standing back up.
Unkown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Unkown works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Unkown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Unkown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Suarez is pushing Unkown's head away, looking to escape. Unkown manages to hold on to the position though.
Unkown in side control, throwing shots but Suarez defends.
Suarez looking for a sweep but Unkown has passed into full mount! Oh no!
You get the feeling that Suarez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Unkown content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Unkown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Unkown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Suarez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Unkown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unkown tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unkown to the ground. Unkown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unkown clinches up with Suarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez is trying to drag Unkown to the mat but Unkown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unkown.
A right hook to the body lands for Unkown.
Unkown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Unkown on the inside.
Unkown lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Unkown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Unkown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unkown lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Unkown.
Unkown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Pedro Suarez has been cut.
Suarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Unkown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unkown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Unkown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Unkown trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unkown is aware though and is defending well.
Unkown trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Unkown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Unkown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Unkown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unkown stands and steps away. Suarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice uppercut there from Unkown.
Pedro Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unkown lands with a nice body punch.
Unkown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Unkown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unkown throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up with Unkown, looking for a takedown. Suarez pushes Unkown against the cage but Unkown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnny Unkown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unkown jabs Suarez right on the nose. Suarez blinks but takes it well.
Unkown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Unkown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Unkown drops Suarez with a beautiful combination! Suarez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Unkown is looking for the KO!
Suarez is rocked!
Unkown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Suarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unkown cracks Suarez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Unkown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Suarez to stand back up!
Unkown shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Suarez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Unkown sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Suarez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Unkown!
Johnny Unkown is the new featherweight champion!
As Johnny Unkown got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Damn howdy boy, that wuz one heck of a whollopin that dang old dingleberry could take. He was a tough son of a so and so... where my baby and baby momma at? I love you guyz man! Im a trailer park hero baby! I love you baby cousin momma darlin! '.
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