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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Grafh - Knock'em Down. Kevin Trout looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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300 lbs
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256 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistar Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trout throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Overeem was covering up waiting for the punch and Trout finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Overeem wants to sweep but no luck.
Trout is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trout gets to his feet. Overeem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Trout bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Overeem is looking for a sweep.
Trout stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trout looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trout tries to get out of the position.
Overeem goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trout rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Overeem's guard! Nice work there by Trout!
Overeem looks winded!
Trout is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Overeem looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trout passes into half guard.
Trout decides to return to a standing position.
Trout rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
Trout works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Trout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trout with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trout gets to his feet. Overeem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Trout throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trout shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trout was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trout has hold of Overeem's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Overeem seems comfortable defending it but Trout has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Overeem is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Overeem is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Trout couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Trout!
A victorious Kevin Trout 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 Johan Moneymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moneymaker's entrance music is Coming Home. A fine choice. Johan Moneymaker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fredrick Silva's chin.
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177 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Moneymaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredrick Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneymaker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Moneymaker advances position into side control!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Moneymaker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moneymaker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Moneymaker throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moneymaker gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Moneymaker is controlling well.
Moneymaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moneymaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Moneymaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moneymaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moneymaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moneymaker.
Silva is looking to control Moneymaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moneymaker is staying active.
Moneymaker winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moneymaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva lands a front kick.
Moneymaker instigates a clinch.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Moneymaker improves position.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Moneymaker avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Moneymaker fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker breaks the clinch.
Moneymaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moneymaker blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva wants to clinch up but Moneymaker keeps it at a distance.
Moneymaker moves into the clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Moneymaker to the mat but Moneymaker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneymaker manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Moneymaker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moneymaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Moneymaker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Moneymaker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Moneymaker has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moneymaker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moneymaker passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moneymaker working the head and body with strikes.
Moneymaker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moneymaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Moneymaker keeps him under control.
Moneymaker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johan Moneymaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Moneymaker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva tries to hold on but Moneymaker postures up.
Moneymaker landing punches.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Moneymaker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Moneymaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moneymaker scores with a nice right hand.
Silva is rocked!
Moneymaker throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Moneymaker finish him?
Moneymaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Moneymaker shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Silva is on queer street and Moneymaker is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Johan Moneymaker!
Johan Moneymaker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Double Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Lancing acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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290 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Double Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Lancing!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger jabs at Lancing's body.
Oooooh!!! Burger has knocked Lancing down with a huge combo! Burger steps away and waves a wobbly Lancing back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lancing is rocked!
It looks like Aaron Lancing has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burger connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lancing - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Double Burger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maricue Russel's chin.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Russel.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Russel is avoiding it.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Russel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now.
Russel throwing strikes but missing.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Russel on the ground.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russel prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Russel chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russel 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.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russel.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Russel is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russel connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Russel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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!
Russel distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russel trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Russel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russel stands up from Sanchez's guard - Russel perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Russel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russel stands up and beckons Sanchez to join him on the feet.
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Russel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russel to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is not content to let Russel control the position.
Russel thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Russel prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Russel working Sanchez over with strikes.
Russel stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russel.
Russel trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russel in particular looking to stall.
Russel moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that!
Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Milo Sanchez has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Russel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Sanchez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russel lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Russel circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Russel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russel clinches with his opponent.
Russel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Russel is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Russel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Russel avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Russel.
Milo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Russel is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Russel dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russel.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Russel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Russel looking to stall.
Russel is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Russel is blocking nicely.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russel tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russel lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Russel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Russel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russel passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Russel is looking to stall here but Sanchez recovers full guard.
Russel trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Russel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanchez, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Russel works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Milo Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Russel circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russel lands a body shot.
Milo Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Russel.
Russel swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Russel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Russel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanchez is avoiding damage well.
Sanchez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Russel misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Russel.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Milo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel fails with the takedown.
Milo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Milo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russel controls the pace.
Russel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Russel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russel pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maricue Russel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Russel moves nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from Russel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanchez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Russel connects with a decent elbow.
Russel tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Russel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Russel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maricue Russel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maricue Russel!
An out of breath Maricue Russel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Didriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fisher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Didriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Didriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Didriksson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Didriksson.
Fisher tries a low kick but Didriksson avoids it.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Didriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sven Didriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher fails to land with a series of punches.
Fisher throws the kick towards the body but Didriksson avoids it.
Didriksson tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Didriksson moves out of range easily.
Didriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Fisher throws a wild body kick that Didriksson sees coming a mile off.
Didriksson checks a leg kick.
Didriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Didriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Didriksson avoids a kick to the body.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher looks for the body kick but Didriksson saw that one coming.
Fisher gets tackled into the cage by Didriksson. Didriksson maintains the clinch.
Didriksson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fisher uses from the top position.
Didriksson wriggles free and stands up.
Fisher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Didriksson moves out of range as Fisher throws a body kick.
Didriksson slips a straight right by Fisher.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fisher.
Fisher throws out a leg kick but Didriksson moves out of range and Fisher only half commits.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Didriksson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Didriksson from controlling successfully.
Didriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
Fisher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Didriksson moves out of range easily.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Didriksson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Didriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Didriksson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Didriksson tries to advance to mount but Fisher denies him.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom here.
Fisher is not content to let Didriksson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to buck Didriksson off.
Didriksson swings around for an armbar but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Didriksson's guard.
Fisher passes Didriksson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Didriksson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fisher manages to mount him!
Didriksson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fisher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fisher misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Didriksson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Fisher throwing strikes here but Didriksson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fisher controlling the pace for now.
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Fisher throws some wild stikes that Didriksson manages to avoid easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Didriksson is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher tries to control but Didriksson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Didriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Didriksson tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Didriksson as he checks the leg kick.
Didriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Didriksson getting side control.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher pushes Didriksson off and gets back to his feet.
Didriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Didriksson is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Didriksson is one step ahead there.
Didriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Didriksson stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
Fisher is trying to control the position but Didriksson postures up.
John Fisher has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Didriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fisher.
It looks like Sven Didriksson has been cut.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Fisher.
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!
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John Fisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws the left hand but Didriksson avoids the punch easily.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fisher to the ground. Didriksson is now in Fisher's guard.
Didriksson won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher wants to control the position but Didriksson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Didriksson trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Didriksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Didriksson is keen to just control but Fisher is a slippery customer.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Didriksson stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Didriksson tries to pass.
Sven Didriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher pulls Didriksson in close to prevent any damage.
Didriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Didriksson is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Didriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Fisher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Didriksson wants to clinch up but Fisher keeps it at a distance.
Didriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick
and Didriksson counters with a left and a right that stings Fisher.
Didriksson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didriksson won't allow Fisher to get back to his feet.
Didriksson throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
Didriksson throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Didriksson's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
Didriksson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Didriksson tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Didriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Didriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Fisher misses.
Didriksson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Didriksson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Didriksson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher thuds his shin into the meat of Didriksson's side.
Fisher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher throws a head kick but Didriksson moves out of range.
Didriksson avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Didriksson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fisher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Didriksson has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher working hard to break the clinch.
Didriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisher just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Didriksson throws an elbow but misses.
Fisher managing to block the knees to the body from Didriksson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher avoiding damage as Didriksson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didriksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Didriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Didriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher wants to break free but Didriksson has control.
Didriksson tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Didriksson back against the cage.
Fisher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher looks to throw a body kick
and Didriksson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fisher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Didriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Didriksson tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisher avoids the damage to the body.
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Fisher swats away the attempt to clinch by Didriksson.
Didriksson avoids the head kick by Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Didriksson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Didriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Didriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Sven Didriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Didriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Didriksson's best efforts.
Didriksson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher is trying to stand.
Didriksson wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Didriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
Didriksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Didriksson stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Didriksson sits in half guard.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Didriksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fisher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Didriksson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher manages to control the position for a moment.
Fisher tries to reverse the position but Didriksson maintains control.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Didriksson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fisher has managed to escape the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Didriksson.
You get the feeling that Fisher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fisher.
I think Fisher 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Lockwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Gene could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Lockwood's chin.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Lockwood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockwood works the jab nicely.
Lockwood moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Lockwood finds it's target.
Lockwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gene.
Gene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lockwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Gene.
Lockwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Genes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lockwood is looking to land body kicks.
Lockwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gene in his tracks.
Lockwood jabs Gene right on the nose. Gene blinks but takes it well.
Lockwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gene throws a low kick, looking for Lockwood's leg but Lockwood calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gene.
Gene lands a glancing blow to the side of Lockwood's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lockwood manages to avoid it.
Gene takes one to the side of the head.
Gene misses the shot to the body.
Gene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gene misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gene misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lockwood, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gene lands a body shot.
Gene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lockwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gene avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adam Lockwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lockwood looks to land a combination. Gene sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gene ducks right into an uppercut from Lockwood.
Gene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gene tries to clinch
and Lockwood counters with a good low kick that Gene was not able to check.
Gene misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lockwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Gene should have avoided that one.
Lockwood lands a big head kick that sends Gene tumbling to the mat! Lockwood takes a step backwards and waves Gene back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gene is rocked!
Levi Gene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockwood lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Gene crumples to the floor! Lockwood milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam Lockwood!
A relieved looking Adam Lockwood 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Parts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan throws a lazy head kick
and Parts counters with a left and a right that stings Morgan.
Parts throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parts.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Parts. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan misses with a hook. Parts ducked under it nicely.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. Parts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan lands a high kick to the side of Parts's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Morgan dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Peter Parts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Parts keeps moving.
Morgan stands and throws Parts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan decides to stand back up. Morgan steps back and let's Parts get back to his feet.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parts tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts misses with a double jab.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parts.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parts.
Parts throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parts counters with a crisp one two that drops Morgan! Parts thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Morgan to his feet! Morgan is in big trouble!
Morgan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parts looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Parts backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Morgan's temple! It sends Morgan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Parts celebrates and the doctors try to help Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Peter Parts!
Peter Parts decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haze 's choice of entrance music: i stand alone. Dutch Haze is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Haze !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt - Chekhov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chekhov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekhov.
Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chekhov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Haze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chekhov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haze but great work by Chekhov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chekhov wants to stand but Haze is controlling his arm.
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov trying to control the position but Haze is working away.
Haze wants to control but Chekhov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anton Chekhov just wasn't active enough.
Haze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chekhov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haze is in Chekhov's guard.
Chekhov controlling Haze 's posture.
Haze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze is looking to stand up but Chekhov won't let him.
Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chekhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haze on the ground.
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haze wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Haze throws a big right hand that misses.
Haze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Chekhov has wrist control.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Chekhov has wrist control.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chekhov trying to control the position here.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze postures up and lands a big shot to Chekhov's brow.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekhov is retaining full guard.
Haze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chekhov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haze , into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chekhov won't allow Haze to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Haze dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Haze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chekhov defends it well.
Haze wants to advance to full mount but Chekhov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chekhov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chekhov has escaped and now he's on top!
Chekhov being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov is looking to pass into half guard but Haze pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haze is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Chekhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haze manages to get himself to full guard.
Haze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chekhov is one step ahead there.
Chekhov looking to pass the guard.
Chekhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is stalling in the full guard.
Haze is controlling Chekhov's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anton Chekhov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Haze on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze .
Haze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chekhov's waist but Chekhov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haze off to one side.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Haze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chekhov is fending him off so far but Haze persists. Nope, Chekhov circles away and we're back to standing.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .
Haze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov gets caught flat footed, as Haze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Haze trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Dutch Haze has been cut.
Chekhov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Haze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov stuffs the takedown.
Chekhov works Haze 's body with a nice hook.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chekhov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chekhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chekhov lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
Chekhov tries to work over Haze 's front leg with a kick but Haze checks it.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov lands a big head kick that sends Haze tumbling to the mat! Chekhov takes a step backwards and waves Haze back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Haze takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haze throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haze in his tracks.
Chekhov moves out of range as Haze strikes.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Haze 's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haze tries to move into range but Chekhov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chekhov tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze thows a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chekhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze .
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .
Haze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chekhov throws a head kick that misses.
Chekhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Haze blocks the low kick.
Chekhov keeps Haze at a distance using the push kick.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chekhov to the mat! Chekhov manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze has gone for a leg lock! Chekhov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haze 's guard.
Chekhov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Haze 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Haze with that takedown attempt.
Chekhov tests Haze 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chekhov misses with a head kick.
Chekhov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haze tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a sloppy body shot
and Haze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Chekhov. No joy for Haze on that attempt.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .
Chekhov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chekhov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Haze .
Chekhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Haze , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haze closes the distance and clinches up with Chekhov, looking for a takedown. Haze pushes Chekhov against the cage but Chekhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haze is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a low kick, right behind Haze 's knee.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chekhov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haze shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze blocks a head kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a right hook to the body.
Crunch! Chekhov slams his shin into Haze 's torso.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chekhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chekhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haze under the eye.
Chekhov tries a head kick but it misses.
Haze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haze takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chekhov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chekhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhov lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze shoots in and drives through. Chekhov sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chekhov stuffs the takedown.
Chekhov misses with a double jab
and Haze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chekhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze .
Haze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chekhov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haze .
Chekhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov had his way with Dutch Haze in that round.
The cut man is working on Dutch Haze 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a head kick.
Chekhov digs a good body shot into Haze 's ribs.
Chekhov throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chekhov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haze fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze .
Chekhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haze in his tracks.
Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chekhov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haze .
Haze throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Haze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chekhov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haze 's guard! Nice work there by Chekhov!
Haze is trying to control the position but Chekhov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Chekhov from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anton Chekhov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Haze .
Haze shoots in for a takedown but Chekhov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Haze .
Haze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chekhov is trying to defend but Haze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chekhov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze prevents Chekhov from improving his position.
Chekhov is working hard here to advance position.
Haze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is trying to control but can't.
Haze thows a huge punch but Chekhov dodges it nicely.
Haze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haze drops an elbow to the side of Chekhov's head.
Haze uses his free foot to push down on Chekhov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chekhov.
Haze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
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.
Haze with the ground and pound from mount.
Haze trying to control but Chekhov is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haze 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Haze !
Dutch Haze is the new bantamweight champion!
Dutch Haze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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