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RFC 4: Saber vs Carver PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ayers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Manuel Gutierrez (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Ayers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Manuel Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ayers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ayers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ayers tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez fails to land the takedown.
Ayers tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Ayers doesn't manage to clinch there - Gutierrez circles away.
Gutierrez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ayers pinned against the cage. Ayers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ayers throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Gutierrez tries to clinch there but Ayers circles away.
Ayers darts in trying to clinch
and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ayers is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gutierrez wants to free his trapped foot but Ayers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ayers is staying active underneath Gutierrez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gutierrez seems content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Manuel Gutierrez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ayers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ayers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gutierrez pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayers wants to get up but he can't break Gutierrez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gutierrez seems keen to control Ayers's posture.
Ayers trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutierrez on the ground.
Ayers preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez has his hands on Ayers's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Ayers just wasn't active enough.
Ayers looks to land a left hand but Gutierrez moved out of range nicely.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Manuel Gutierrez.
Ayers tries to clinch
and Gutierrez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayers is trying to stand.
Gutierrez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Manuel Gutierrez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ayers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gutierrez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gutierrez stalling.
Ayers is looking to improve his position.
Gutierrez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ayers defend it? Gutierrez steps over the head and cranks it - Ayers is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gutierrez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Manuel Gutierrez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greggory McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi comes to the cage accompanied by Deadly Melody. Takeo Takeshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeo Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory McManus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Takeshi misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McManus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takeshi lands a left and a right that send McManus crashing to the mat, dazed. Takeshi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McManus is rocked!
It looks like Greggory McManus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi misses with the combination.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeshi finish him?
McManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Greggory McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi fakes the body blow, causing McManus to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! McManus goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeo Takeshi!
Takeo Takeshi very nearly forgot to thank MFW Clothing Company 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 Professor Nude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Professor Nude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nude throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Nude.
Nude displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Nude throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nude finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nude takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Professor Nude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nude fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nude stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Dustin Johnson has been cut.
Nude loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Professor Nude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Johnson.
A nice combination there by Nude.
Nude is breathing heavily.
Nude just misses with a punch to the body.
Nude cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Nude moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Nude blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nude.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nude enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nude manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nude is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson distracts Nude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson is in close to Nude's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson distracts Nude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nude wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nude keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson trying to control but Nude is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nude wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Nude blocks nicely.
Nude utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson prevents Nude from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in close to Nude's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Nude is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nude is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is working Nude over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nude wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Professor Nude will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dustin Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nude uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Nude throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nude as he avoids it easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nude moves out of range of the strikes.
Nude throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nude swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Nude looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nude is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Nude throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nude off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nude was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nude moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Nude slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson winds up and cracks Nude with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nude is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nude with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nude knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nude pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Nude's head.
Nude has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson throwing shots but Nude is blocking nicely.
Nude is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dustin Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nude takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nude can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nude somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nude throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nude misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nude wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nude kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Nude.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nude stuffs the takedown.
Professor Nude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Nude.
Nude falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nude throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nude off to one side.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Johnson'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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Nude works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nude throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nude avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Nude. Those never looked like landing.
Professor Nude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson slips a straight right by Nude.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nude is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nude some visible discomfort.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nude to see if he's OK.
Nude tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nude might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Nude is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nude is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Nude here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nude throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
Nude swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Nude wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Nude blocks nicely.
Johnson stops Nude from standing up.
Johnson stands up over Nude, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nude's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Nude blocks nicely.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nude is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson stops Nude from standing up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Nude manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nude. That snapped Johnson's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nude.
Nude throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nude as he avoids it easily.
Professor Nude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Johnson.
Nude's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nude duly obliges.
A punch combination from Nude misses.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nude.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Johnson!
Dustin Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - RFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Izzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Agamben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Izzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Agamben!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agamben throws a sloppy head kick and Izzo moves out of range easily.
Izzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agamben throws a head kick but Izzo moves out of range.
Agamben feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Izzo's calf.
Izzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Angelo Izzo has been cut.
Agamben has Izzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Agamben looking to slow down the pace here.
Izzo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Agamben clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agamben fending off the submission attempt from Izzo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Agamben right now.
Izzo is trying to stick to Agamben's back but Agamben is turning into Izzo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Izzo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Agamben.
Agamben wants to control from the top but Izzo keeps moving.
Izzo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Agamben tries to free his leg and advance position but Izzo is retaining full guard.
Izzo controlling the position.
Agamben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Izzo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo Izzo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Agamben defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Izzo.
Agamben tries to clinch up but Izzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agamben.
Agamben scores with a nice body kick.
Izzo is breathing heavily.
Agamben scores with a head kick.
George Agamben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Izzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Izzo blocks a head kick by Agamben.
Agamben is trying hard to land a takedown here. Izzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agamben throws a head kick but Izzo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agamben throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Izzo's head.
Izzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Izzo lands in his opponent's guard.
Izzo drops back looking for a leg! Agamben is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agamben manages to kick Izzo off! Izzo jumps back into Agamben's guard.
Izzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Agamben working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Izzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Izzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Agamben has his foot on Izzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Agamben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Izzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Izzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Agamben looking to hit a scissor sweep but Izzo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Agamben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Izzo's cut.
That's time! Izzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Izzo has managed to clinch.
Agamben trying to stall but Izzo improves his position.
Agamben gets underhooks to prevent Izzo's takedown attempt.
Izzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Izzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agamben is defending well.
Izzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Agamben gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Izzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Agamben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Izzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Agamben pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Agamben has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Izzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Izzo tries to break free but Agamben pushes him back against the cage.
Agamben tries to score a body lock takedown but Izzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Agamben is working for takedown but Izzo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Izzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Agamben is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Agamben looking to stall.
Izzo keeps control of Agamben as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izzo jumps guard but Agamben stands there with Izzo around his waist. Izzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Izzo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Agamben is fighting off a takedown attempt but Izzo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Agamben to the mat. Agamben regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agamben throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Izzo preventing the sweep.
Agamben looking for a guillotine here but Izzo defends easily.
Izzo stopping the sweep attempt from Agamben.
Angelo Izzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Izzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Agamben working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izzo advances to half guard.
Izzo uses his free foot to push down on Agamben's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Agamben.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Izzo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Agamben tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Izzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agamben keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Izzo lands a big shot there that rocks Agamben but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Izzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Izzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Izzo moves into the clinch.
Izzo has Agamben pressed against the cage, preventing Agamben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Izzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Agamben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Izzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Agamben manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Izzo.
Agamben is fighting off a takedown attempt but Izzo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Agamben to the mat. Agamben regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Agamben keeping moving, preventing Izzo from controlling successfully.
Izzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agamben is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agamben has his foot on Izzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Izzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Agamben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Izzo passes Agamben's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Izzo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Agamben is trying to escape the mount but Izzo keeps good control and instead manages to take Agamben's back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Izzo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Agamben can't escape the position.
Izzo doesn't have the hooks in and Agamben manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agamben wants to control from the top but Izzo keeps moving.
Izzo pulls Agamben in close to his closed guard and prevents Agamben from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agamben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Izzo is keeping the position for now.
Agamben drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Izzo dives on top into guard.
Izzo stands and steps away. Agamben gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Izzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Agamben sprawls well. He's pushed Izzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Izzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izzo fails with the takedown.
Agamben throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Agamben tries a head kick but it misses.
Izzo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Izzo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Agamben trying his best to control but Izzo has mounted him.
Agamben looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Izzo has got one arm under Agamben's chin. This could be trouble... Agamben trying to control the other hand but Izzo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Agamben has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Izzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Tatoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatoy comes to the cage accompanied by Know Your Enemy. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Tatoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tatoy has clasped his hands together around Kahn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kahn taking a bit of punishment here - Tatoy scoring with strikes.
Kahn sneaks back into half guard.
Kahn is looking to improve his position.
Tatoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kahn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatoy is thwarting Kahn's attempts to control the position.
Kahn wants to get back to full guard.
Kahn trying to control but Tatoy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahn is looking for a sweep. Tatoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahn is looking to improve his position.
Tatoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kahn defending well though.
Kahn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatoy preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatoy distracts Kahn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatoy postures up and lands a big shot to Kahn's brow.
Tatoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahn is trying to control the position but Tatoy postures up.
Tatoy stopping the sweep attempt from Kahn.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Kahn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tatoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatoy is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kahn looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Kahn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tatoy lands with a nice body punch.
Tatoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kahn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tatoy tries for a takedown but Kahn manages to get underhooks.
Tatoy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tatoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tatoy lands a couple of elbows.
Kahn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kahn trying to keep a closed guard but Tatoy is proving a slippery customer.
Kahn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kahn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tatoy wants to control but Kahn is having none of it.
Kahn is landing with some decent strikes but Tatoy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kahn landing strikes from the mount.
Kahn lands a big elbow.
Tatoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Kahn has a good base and remains in mount.
Kahn landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn looking to finish Tatoy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tatoy!
Tatoy tries to hold on but Kahn pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tatoy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kahn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatoy is trying desperately to improve position.
Kahn looking to control but Tatoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatoy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tatoy regains half guard.
Kahn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatoy defending well though.
Kahn working Tatoy over with strikes.
Kahn is looking to take a break and control but Tatoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahn working over Tatoy with some ground and pound. Tatoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahn trying to pass the guard but Tatoy defending well.
Kahn is trying to control. Tatoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Kahn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tatoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kahn counters with a shoot takedown. Tatoy fights it but they end up in guard.
Kahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Tatoy keeps moving.
Tatoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kahn postures up in Tatoy's guard and throws a big left but Tatoy blocks it.
Kahn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kahn lands a couple of digs.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Tatoy keeps moving.
Christian Kahn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tatoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahn advances position into side control!
Tatoy is trying to improve his position.
Tatoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kahn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatoy is not content to let Kahn control the position.
Kahn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahn.
Kahn winds up and cracks Tatoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kahn passes to full mount!
Kahn punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tatoy is bucking up trying to escape but Kahn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tatoy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tatoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Kahn has a good base and remains in mount.
Kahn looking to control but Tatoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kahn lands a big elbow.
Tatoy tries to hold on but Kahn pushes him away.
Kahn trying to control but Tatoy is having none of it.
Tatoy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kahn. What's that going to do exactly?
Kahn blocks Tatoy's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tatoy wants to hold on but Kahn pushes him away.
Tatoy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kahn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tatoy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kahn landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Kahn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tatoy tries to hold on but Kahn postures up.
Kahn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tatoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tatoy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tatoy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kahn and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Kahn!
A very excited looking Christian Kahn 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Quinlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mick Quinlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Ives!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ives bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quinlan seems a little lost for a moment, as Ives dominates the positioning.
Ives scoring with punches from side control.
Ives in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ives prevents Quinlan from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ives lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quinlan down.
Ives scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ives is chipping away with strikes.
Ives works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ives creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ives lands a strong strike to the head of Quinlan. That's dazed him! Ives looking to finish here. Quinlan is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ives lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Ives!
Russell Ives thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BanEdsel Yongco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yongco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vava Voom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lebron James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 2 |
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25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BanEdsel Yongco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yongco has managed to clinch.
Yongco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but James regains guard immediately.
Yongco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yongco trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yongco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard.
Yongco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yongco looking for a triangle here. James is fighting it but it looks tight! Yongco pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, James is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). BanEdsel Yongco!
BanEdsel Yongco really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MFW Clothing Company logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodley comes to the cage accompanied by Hangar-The Reason of your Conviction. 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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179 lbs
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20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuller cracks Woodley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuller throws the left hand but Woodley avoids the punch easily.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Woodley moves out of range easily.
Fuller tries to clinch up.
Woodley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller misses with a hook
and Woodley moves into the clinch.
Fuller jumps guard but Woodley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fuller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodley's efforts to push away.
Fuller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Woodley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fuller to the mat. Fuller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fuller wants to hit a switch here but Woodley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fuller there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuller.
Fuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woodley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuller swivels and escapes.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodley as he jumps to the side.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Woodley.
Woodley avoids the head kick by Fuller.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown but Woodley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyron Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Fuller.
Woodley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuller.
Fuller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woodley circles away.
Fuller looks winded!
Woodley fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuller.
Fuller gets caught flat footed, as Woodley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fuller being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Woodley fails with a takedown attempt.
Woodley moves out of range as Fuller strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fuller's half guard.
Fuller tries to roll over but Woodley keeps him under control.
Woodley stands up and beckons Fuller to join him on the feet.
Woodley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fuller quickly recovers to half guard.
Woodley escapes and gets back to his feet.
Woodley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Fuller.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamie Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woodley counters by moving into the clinch.
Woodley stalling.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Woodley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Woodley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fuller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Woodley stands up and beckons Fuller to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woodley clinches up against the cage.
Woodley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woodley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woodley lands in his opponent's guard.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Woodley manages to pass to side control.
Fuller looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Woodley stands up out of the half guard.
Fuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuller leaves Woodley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley shoots in and bounces Fuller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fuller trying to control from Woodley's half guard. Woodley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodley controlling Fuller's posture.
Fuller wants to get up but he can't break Woodley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woodley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fuller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Woodley shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl out of it but Woodley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Fuller there.
Tyron Woodley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fuller pinned against the cage. Fuller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Fuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woodley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fuller misses with a knee strike.
Woodley has Fuller pressed against the cage, preventing Fuller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woodley pushes Fuller off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller shoots in for a double leg but Woodley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woodley somewhat.
Woodley dives in and scores a takedown into Fuller's guard.
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.
Fuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woodley is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuller as he jumps to the side.
Fuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woodley in his tracks.
Fuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woodley is looking to clinch.
Fuller misses with a few strikes there.
Fuller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jamie Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller dives in and scores a takedown into Woodley's guard.
Fuller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Woodley clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller misses with a knee to the head.
Woodley stalls.
Fuller landing knees to the head.
Woodley is trying to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling him.
Woodley is trying to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling him.
Fuller jumps guard.
Fuller is looking to stand up but Woodley isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyron Woodley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fuller, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Woodley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fuller is working an open guard so Woodley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Woodley lands a high kick!
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!
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuller enables Woodley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Woodley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley stands and steps away. Fuller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Woodley looking to score a takedown here. Fuller is defending well but Woodley drives through and ends up in Fuller's guard.
Woodley stands and steps away. Fuller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Woodley tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller shoots in for a double leg but Woodley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodley wants to clinch up but Fuller keeps it at a distance.
Jamie Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woodley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tyron Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Fuller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woodley is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuller wants to hit a switch here but Woodley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fuller there!
Woodley is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Woodley tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodley.
Woodley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyron Woodley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woodley is taking a breather. Fuller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Woodley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woodley, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woodley!
A relieved looking Tyron Woodley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Hongwen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hongwen comes into the arena with Tiptoe Through The Tulips blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Hongwen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hongwen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hongwen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hongwen lands a few punches from side control.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hongwen working away.
Hongwen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith wants to control but Hongwen postures up.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith is rocked!
Smith is letting Hongwen control him for a moment.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Hongwen finish him?
Hongwen lands a big left to the face of Smith, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Hongwen and another - Smith is out! Hongwen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wang Hongwen!
Wang Hongwen is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Wang Hongwen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - RFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Saber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Carver!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber throws a nice looking combination but Carver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saber throws a lazy head kick
and Carver counters with a three punch combo that has Saber backing up. Saber nods at Carver to acknowledge the strikes.
Saber throws a right and a left that Carver avoids nicely.
Saber throws a sloppy head kick and Carver moves out of range easily.
Saber swinging wildly here.
Saber tries to clinch
and Carver counters by moving into the clinch.
Saber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carver avoids a wild elbow strike from Saber.
Carver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saber throws a sloppy head kick
and Carver counters with a left and a right that stings Saber.
Saber tries to bum rush Carver with a series of wild strikes but Carver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saber misses with a two punch combination.
Carver tries to bum rush Saber with a series of wild strikes but Saber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carver wants it to stay on the feet.
Saber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saber pinned against the cage. Saber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saber misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carver as he avoids it easily.
Carver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carver gets a clinch.
Saber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabers head.
Carver drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carver is trying to control the position but Saber postures up.
Carver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saber.
Saber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber is looking to work some ground and pound but Carver has wrist control.
Saber throwing strikes from guard but Carver blocks nicely.
Carver looking to control.
Saber throws a big elbow that misses.
Saber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saber stops Carver from standing up.
Saber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carver is trying to keep Saber in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber working some strikes from top position.
Saber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saber is working Carver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saber works over Carver with some ground and pound from guard.
Saber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carver keeping full guard, as Saber tries to pass.
Saber works over Carver with some ground and pound from guard.
Carver looks winded!
Saber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carver's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carver trying to keep a closed guard but Saber is proving a slippery customer.
Saber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Saber dominated that round.
That's time! Saber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saber.
Saber in side control lands a decent elbow.
Urijah Saber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saber working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saber is trying to ground and pound but Carver uses the momentary lack of control by Saber to regain half guard.
Carver trying to control but Saber postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carver's head.
Saber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saber slips a nice elbow through Carver's hands, connecting with Carver's forehead.
Carver is looking to escape.
Saber throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carver to regain full guard.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Saber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saber looks for the body kick but Carver saw that one coming.
Saber throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jesse Carver has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saber wants to clinch up but Carver keeps it at a distance.
Saber fails with the takedown.
Saber throws a nice looking combination but Carver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urijah Saber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carver slaps away a takedown attempt from Saber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carver moves into the clinch.
Carver pulls Saber into guard.
Carver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saber trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Saber wanted to stand there but Carver had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber postures up in Carver's guard and throws a big left but Carver blocks it.
Carver working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saber 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.
Jesse Carver has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saber tries to keep at a distance but Carver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saber moves to clinch but Carver breaks away
and Saber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber lands with a nice combination. Carver backs away looking to recover.
Saber misses with a few strikes there.
Saber misses with the combination.
Carver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saber trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urijah Saber is winning the standup battle so far.
Saber moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carver tries to avoid it but Saber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carver to the ground. Carver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Saber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Saber.
Saber shoots in for a takedown but Carver shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Saber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Carver's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saber.
Saber throws a right and a left that Carver avoids nicely.
Saber misses with an uppercut.
Saber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carver circles away quickly and effectively.
Saber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carver circles away.
Saber throws a head kick but Carver moves out of range.
Carver shoots in but Saber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carver pushes Saber up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carver fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carver gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saber regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saber is working an open guard so Carver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saber defends it nicely.
Urijah Saber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Carver.
Saber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carver counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Carver. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown by Saber or perhaps it was just good defense by Carver which made him look bad.
Carver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carver wants it to stay on the feet.
Carver throws a right hand that Saber ducks under and follows up with a left that Saber also avoids with ease.
Saber shoots in for a double leg but Carver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Carver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carver as he avoids it easily.
Carver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saber throws a series of punches but Carver avoids them all with ease.
Carver lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver fails to land the takedown.
Saber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carver blocks a head kick by Saber.
Saber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urijah Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Carver does no damage.
Carver throws a head kick but Saber moves out of range.
Saber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saber throws a head kick that misses
and Carver counters with a big head kick but Saber shrugs it off.
Saber shoots in looking for a takedown but Carver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carver rushes Saber and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver avoiding damage as Saber throws knees to the body.
Carver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carver throws a series of punches but Saber avoids them all with ease.
Saber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saber moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Saber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carver to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saber circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesse Carver just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jesse Carver's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saber misses with a two punch combination.
Saber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carver tries to avoid it but Saber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carver to the ground. Carver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carver throws a series of punches but Saber moves out of range.
Carver stuffs the takedown attempt from Saber. Saber gets slowly back to his feet.
Carver connects with a looping right hand.
Saber walks into a stiff left hand from Carver.
Carver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carver counters with a big head kick but Saber shrugs it off.
Carver throws a one two combo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carver gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver lands a knee to the head.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saber tries a head kick but it misses.
Saber throws a sloppy head kick
and Carver counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saber stalls.
Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carver moves out of range of the body kick.
Saber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carver as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Saber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saber leaves Carver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Saber misses.
Carver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carver manages to break the clinch.
Saber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saber misses with a double jab
and Carver counters with a one-two to the body.
Saber loads up on a big right hand but Carver slips the punch.
Saber just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Carver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber wants to clinch.
Carver leaves Saber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saber swinging wildly here.
Carver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carver throws a right and a left that Saber avoids nicely.
Saber just misses with a punch to the body.
Carver swats away the attempt to clinch by Saber.
Saber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver forces Saber back against the cage and clinches.
Carver misses with a knee strike.
Saber throws an elbow that misses.
Saber misses with a knee strike.
Saber throws an elbow but it misses.
Carver breaks the clinch.
Saber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carver.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carver throws a right and a left that Saber avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Carver. Those never looked like landing.
Saber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Carver dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Carver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saber shoots in but Carver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saber throws out the jab.
Saber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carver counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carver throws a head kick but Saber moves out of range.
Saber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saber misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Carver tries to bum rush Saber with a series of wild strikes but Saber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carver moves into range and clinches up with Saber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saber stands up and waves to Carver to follow him.
Saber fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Saber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver darts in and clinches Saber up against the cage.
Carver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carver breaks from the clinch.
Saber lands with a nice combination. Carver backs away looking to recover.
Saber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carver manages to avoid it.
Saber throws a series of punches but Carver avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saber tries to keep at a distance but Carver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carver avoids a wild elbow strike from Saber.
Carver lands a left hand.
Saber pushes off an throws an elbow but Carver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carver blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saber uses from the top position.
Saber throwing strikes from guard but Carver blocks nicely.
Carver keeping moving, preventing Saber from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carver is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carver has escaped and now he's on top!
Saber is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carver frees his head nicely. Oh but Saber has switched to an armbar! Carver is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Urijah Saber!
Urijah Saber is the new featherweight champion!
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