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SPF 27 - Rolling The Dice PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raylen Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by GangstaGrass - Long Hard Times To Come. Pounder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lee Pounder was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raylen Givens! 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, Lee Pounder! The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A cross from Pounder lands. Pounder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pounder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Givens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pounder lands a hook that stumbles Givens back into the cage. Pounder follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Givens to the canvas! Pounder pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Givens has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lee Pounder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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189 cm
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Sanchez! 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, David Guthrie! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guthrie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Guthrie.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sanchez throws a series of punches but Guthrie avoids them all with ease. Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Guthrie. Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Guthrie's head but Guthrie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Guthrie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Guthrie counters with a straight right hand. Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Guthrie's head but Guthrie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez. Kevin Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guthrie scores with a punch to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guthrie drops Sanchez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sanchez looks back up at him and smiles so Guthrie waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sanchez is rocked! Guthrie ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sanchez is breathing heavily. Guthrie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez. Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guthrie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Guthrie ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sanchez's jaw. Sanchez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Guthrie does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Guthrie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marlo Stanfield enters the cage!
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182 cm
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket. A head kick from Martin lands but Stanfield takes it in his stride. Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanfield closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Stanfield pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stanfield fails to pull guard.
Martin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stanfield is trying to keep an underhook but Martin manages to get the takedown into half guard. Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanfield keeps working. Stanfield works his way to full guard. Good work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stanfield has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though. Martin is stalling in the full guard. Martin wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position. Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Stanfield has an active guard here but Martin has managed to pass into half guard.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martin tries to pass to full mount but Stanfield defends it. Martin lands strikes from half guard. Stanfield manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Martin wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stanfield looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin stands up and waves to Stanfield to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Stanfield is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Stanfield looking to control.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stanfield looking to control.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted. Stanfield looks gassed! Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Martin postures up.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanfield is retaining full guard. Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanfield on the ground. Martin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Martin wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position. Martin postures up and lands a big shot to Stanfield's brow. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Martin wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving. Martin wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position. Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. 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 James Martin will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stanfield fails with the takedown and Martin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard. Stanfield gets back to full guard.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Martin preventing the sweep. Stanfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Stanfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving. Stanfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanfield, not yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Stanfield is breathing heavily. Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now. 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. Martin stands up over Stanfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stanfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Martin is trying is best to control the position here. Martin punching from the bottom.
Martin wants to control but Stanfield is keeping busy and won't allow it. Stanfield lands strikes from half guard. Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is pressing down on Stanfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stanfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stanfield.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Martin throws a head kick but Stanfield moves out of range.
A head kick from Stanfield lands but Martin takes it in his stride.
It looks like James Martin has been cut. Stanfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are battling for position here. Stanfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Stanfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin. Stanfield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom. Stanfield trying to control the position.
James Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stanfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stanfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Martin wants to hold on but Stanfield pushes him away. Stanfield seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Martin is holding on tight.
Stanfield avoids the attempt from Martin to control. Stanfield is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Martin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Martin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Martin keeps control of the position for the meantime. Martin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stanfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Stanfield is pressing down on Martin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martin is holding on for now. Martin trying to control here.
Martin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Stanfield prevents Martin from standing back up.
Martin trying to control but Stanfield postures up.
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 James Martin will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on James Martin's cut. That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanfield fails with the takedown and Martin counters with a flying knee. Nice. Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Martin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Martin. Stanfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Stanfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanfield trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
Martin looking to pass the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanfield has Martin pulled in close to control his posture. Stanfield is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Martin cracks Stanfield with a nice body shot. Martin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stanfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Martin shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Martin decides to pull guard. Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stanfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Stanfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well. Stanfield has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though. Martin preventing the sweep. Stanfield keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. Stanfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martin trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom. Stanfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martin trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom. Stanfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Stanfield with a poor takedown and Martin moves into the clinch. James Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield. Martin manages to break the clinch.
Martin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Stanfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Stanfield is trying to control but can't.
Martin prevents Stanfield from improving his position. Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Stanfield defends the submission attempt. Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stanfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stanfield trying to control but Martin postures up.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stanfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanfield. Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Stanfield's legs - danger averted. Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stanfield swivels though and keeps the full guard. James Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! James Martin showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Martin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamodev Orlosanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Orlosanko's choice of entrance music: Enae Volare Mezzo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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260 lbs
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Tankard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamodev Orlosanko! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orlosanko tries to bum rush Tankard with a series of wild strikes but Tankard uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Orlosanko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tankard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlosanko manages to avoid it. Orlosanko misses the body punch letting Tankard counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mamodev Orlosanko has been cut. Orlosanko lands with a shot to the body. Orlosanko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Tankard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tankard. Tankard looks to land a left hand but Orlosanko moved out of range nicely. Orlosanko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mamodev Orlosanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Orlosanko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Tankard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. 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! Tankard advances to half guard. Tankard trying to mount his opponent but Orlosanko defends it. Tankard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tankard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tankard passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orlosanko prevents Tankard from moving into mount. Orlosanko can't do much from the bottom here. Tankard wants to control but Orlosanko is keeping him busy. Tankard throws a strike aimed at the side of Orlosanko's head but Orlosanko avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Tankard slips a jab and a cross from Orlosanko.
Tankard looks to land a right hand but Orlosanko moved out of range. Orlosanko lands a two punch combo.
Tankard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tankard misses with a hook to the body
and Orlosanko counters with a left and a right that stings Tankard. Orlosanko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tankard.
Orlosanko looks to land a right hand but Tankard moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A shot to the body from Orlosanko misses and Tankard counters with a straight right hand. Tankard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Tankard trying to mount his opponent but Orlosanko defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tankard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tankard passes to full mount! Tankard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Orlosanko is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tankard lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Orlosanko! Tankard sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Orlosanko and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Tankard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between manny makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isak Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). makunouchi comes to the cage accompanied by sandstorm. Isak Born acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, manny makunouchi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isak Born! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Born throws a big shot that misses. Born walks into a stiff left hand from makunouchi. A punch combination from makunouchi misses. Born looks to land a combination but makunouchi avoids it well. makunouchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Born swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and makunouchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. makunouchi misses with a double jab
and Born counters with a three punch combo that has makunouchi backing up. makunouchi nods at Born to acknowledge the strikes. makunouchi throws a right and a left that Born avoids nicely. Born scores with a jab to the head.
makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Born rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but makunouchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Born swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Born misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from makunouchi.
makunouchi cracks a nice hook into Born's ribs. Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Born circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. makunouchi swings away with a leg kick that misses. makunouchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. makunouchi leaves Born with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. makunouchi misses with a double jab
and Born counters with a nice uppercut. makunouchi misses with a double jab.
Born shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts makunouchi as he jumps to the side. Born looks gassed! Born takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Isak Born has been cut. Born takes the fight into the clinch. makunouchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Born pulls his leg out and moves away.
Born avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
makunouchi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. makunouchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Born gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. makunouchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and makunouchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Born had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. makunouchi defends it easily. makunouchi passes Born's left leg - he's now in half guard. makunouchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
makunouchi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Born tries to push off, looking to stand up, but makunouchi manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Born avoids a series of strikes thrown by makunouchi.
makunouchi looking to ground and pound but Born is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Born tries to reverse the position but makunouchi maintains control. Born is just holding on here. makunouchi manages to take his back.
makunouchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Born is controlling his hands well. Born wants to escape the position.
makunouchi avoiding Born 's attempts to control his hands. makunouchi missing with strikes. makunouchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Born defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. makunouchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Born has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Born defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of makunouchi's arms. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Born trying to control the hands but makunouchi breaks the grip. makunouchi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Born knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Born for a finish. Born is in bad spot here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Born showing good submission defense here.
Born turns into makunouchi and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
manny makunouchi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Isak Born's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Born throws a series of punches but makunouchi moves out of range. Born gets cracked with a nice right hand there by makunouchi. Born fails to land with a series of punches.
Born dips down and scores with a jab to the body. makunouchi misses with the combination.
Born closes the distance and lands a one-two. Born has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Born. makunouchi misses with a double jab
and makunouchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Born swinging wildly here.
makunouchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. makunouchi throws a right and a left that Born avoids nicely. Born throws an uppercut from half a mile away. makunouchi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Born is breathing heavily. makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Born makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. makunouchi scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. makunouchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
makunouchi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. makunouchi showed some decent athleticism there. makunouchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Born is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. makunouchi seems to be working for a kimura but Born defends the submission attempt. Born tries to get to full guard but makunouchi has control of the leg. makunouchi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Born defend it? makunouchi steps over the head and cranks it - Born is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for makunouchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). manny makunouchi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Teebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruez comes to the cage accompanied by Face Breaker - Poison Pen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvin Ruez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Teebow! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ruez tries to clinch but Teebow moves out of range. Ruez stuffs the takedown attempt from Teebow. Teebow gets slowly back to his feet. Ruez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ruez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Teebow to score an easy takedown into full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Teebow wants to control from the top but Ruez keeps moving. Ruez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ruez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teebow's guard. Ruez slips nicely into half guard. Ruez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ruez is thwarting Teebow's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ruez trying to control the action but Teebow is working from the bottom. Teebow is trying to control but can't.
Ruez working Teebow over with strikes. Teebow trying to control from the bottom.
Ruez passes into side control, despite Teebow's attempt to control the position.
Ruez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Teebow to see if he's OK. Ruez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Teebow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ruez cracks Teebow with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teebow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Teebow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruez's best efforts. Teebow is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruez from advancing position. Teebow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruez pulls his head out easily. Ruez is taking a breather. Teebow 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. Ruez is nestled in close to Teebow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ruez working Teebow over with strikes. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruez connects with a nice short shot to Teebow's temple. Teebow is not content to let Ruez control the position. Teebow wants to improve his position but Ruez is controlling well.
Ruez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ruez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ruez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruez tries to pass to full mount but Teebow defends it. Ruez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ruez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teebow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. A jab lands there for Ruez. Ruez clinches up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Ruez.
A short right from Ruez. Ruez has Teebow pressed against the cage.
Ruez scores with a hook to the body. Teebow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruez pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ruez scores with a shot to the side of Teebow's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruez lands a nice uppercut. Ruez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A body shot lands from Ruez.
Ruez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teebow backwards. Ruez missing with knees to the body.
Teebow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elvin Ruez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Teebow. Ruez scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ruez scores with a nice short uppercut. Ruez scores with a shot to the side of Teebow's head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruez obliges. Teebow looks gassed! Ruez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Teebow fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ruez cracks a nice hook into Teebow's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvin Ruez dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ruez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teebow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ruez throws a series of punches but Teebow avoids them all with ease. Ruez tries to bum rush Teebow with a series of wild strikes but Teebow uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ruez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elvin Ruez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Teebow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruez is fending him off so far but Teebow persists. Nope, Ruez circles away and we're back to standing. Teebow swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruez. Ruez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruez throws a half hearted mid kick. Ruez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Teebow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruez scores with a jab to the body. Ruez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Teebow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teebow on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ruez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ruez tries to clinch but Teebow moves out of range. Ruez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teebow at a distance.
Elvin Ruez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ruez connects with a jab. Ruez tries to clinch there but Teebow circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruez's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ruez is looking to clinch but Teebow is avoiding it.
Elvin Ruez is winning the standup battle so far. The fight moves into the clinch position. Ruez lands with a short shot to the head. Ruez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ruez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ruez duly obliges. Ruez circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Teebow drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ruez follows Teebow to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvin Ruez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echo Echo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Echo Echo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Allen! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Echo has a takedown stuffed. Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Echo looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well. Allen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Echo sprawls well initially but Allen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Allen prevents Echo from improving his position. Allen escapes and gets back to his feet. Echo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Allen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echo Echo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Echo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Echo is trying to control but Allen passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Echo is trying to get back to half guard. Allen stands up. Allen gets caught flat footed, as Echo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Echo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Allen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Echo, into his guard. Allen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Echo is trying to keep Allen in close.
Echo has an active guard here but Allen has managed to pass into half guard.
Allen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Echo tries to clinch up and Allen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Echo's guard now. Echo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Echo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily. Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Echo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allen stands up from guard. Let's bang! Echo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Allen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Echo's guard now. Echo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Allen has passed into half guard!
Echo is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Echo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Allen manages to pass to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Allen is standing up, even though he is in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Allen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Echo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Allen counters with a single leg into guard. Echo didn't expect that. Echo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well. Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Echo misses with a takedown and Allen counters with a shoot takedown. Echo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Echo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Allen stops Echo from standing up. Echo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Echo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Allen gets to his feet. Echo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Echo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Echo clinches but Allen breaks the clinch and Allen counters with a takedown into side control. Allen decides to take the fight back to the feet. Allen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Allen stands up and we're back to a striking position. Echo with a poor takedown and Allen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Echo's guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echo Echo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Echo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Allen has passed into half guard!
Allen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Allen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Echo did well to prevent Allen getting side control. Echo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Echo actively working from the bottom here. Echo trying to control from the bottom.
Allen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Echo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily. Echo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Allen blocks the strikes from Echo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Echo looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Allen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Echo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Echo has his takedown stuffed and Allen counters with a shoot takedown. Echo fights it but they end up in guard. Echo controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself. Echo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Echo looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Allen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round. Echo gets caught flat footed, as Allen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Echo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Allen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Echo is proving hard to escape from. Echo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily. Echo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Echo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Echo's legs - danger averted. Echo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Echo has a closed guard, preventing Allen from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Allen stands up from Echo's guard - Allen perhaps looking for a knockout. Echo Echo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Echo tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily so Allen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Echo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well. Echo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Echo is working an open guard so Allen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Echo misses with a takedown attempt and Allen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Echo's guard now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Echo Echo. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Allen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Echo, up you get! Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Allen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Echo to stand up. Jason Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Echo misses with a takedown attempt so Allen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Echo working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Allen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Allen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane has chosen Alice In Chains - Man In The Box as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Jones! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin Cane! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cane connects with the punch.
It looks like Angus Jones has been cut. Jones tries to bum rush Cane with a series of wild strikes but Cane uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cane misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back. Jones looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well. Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cane throws a quick inside leg kick. Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses. Jones missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cane connects with a single shot there. This has been an exciting period of action! Cane misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming. Cane moves away from the strike by Jones. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cane lands the left hand. Cane Rushes Jones and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Jones is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Cane Piles on the pressure and Jones crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin Cane! Quentin Cane is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd comes into the arena with 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celion Dion blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying McArthur's choice of entrance music: London Calling. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Jack Shepherd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Shepherd! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles McArthur! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McArthur motions for Shepherd to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. McArthur shoots in looking for a takedown. Shepherd tries to sprawl out of it but McArthur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shepherd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepherd lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from Shepherd. Shepherd scores with a nice body kick.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepherd pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Shepherd settles back down. McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepherd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur. A head kick misses from McArthur. Shepherd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur throws a lazy head kick and Shepherd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. McArthur looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shepherd feints and then cracks McArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McArthur down. McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target. Shepherd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. McArthur tries to keep at a distance but Shepherd has taken the fight into the clinch. Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Shepherd lets loose with a powerful body kick. McArthur will feel that in the morning. McArthur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shepherd can pounce on him.
McArthur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charles McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shepherd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A chopping leg kick lands by Shepherd. McArthur moves out of range of the body kick. Shepherd throws a shot to the body.
Shepherd looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range. Shepherd is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks. Shepherd lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shepherd clinches. McArthur has had enough of the clinch but Shepherd keeps him there for the moment. Shepherd is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd. Shepherd lands with a shot to the body. A jab from McArthur misses. Jack Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McArthur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shepherd. Shepherd thumps McArthur with a low kick. Shepherd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Shepherd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McArthur blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shepherd is looking to wear down McArthur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Shepherd is looking to score with low kicks. McArthur throws a leg kick and Shepherd counters with a thumping low kick. Shepherd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McArthur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shepherd counters by clinching up. McArthur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McArthur has had enough of the clinch but Shepherd keeps him there for the moment. McArthur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McArthur has Shepherd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shepherd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shepherd manages to break the clinch.
Shepherd connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Shepherd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from McArthur misses the target. McArthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Shepherd off the cage and back into rage. A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target. McArthur misses with a body shot
and Shepherd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Shepherd scores with a jab to the body. McArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Shepherd tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shepherd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. McArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shepherd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Shepherd misses. Shepherd has McArthur up against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepherd throws a body kick that misses. McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from McArthur misses and Shepherd counters with a big head kick but McArthur shrugs it off. Danga de danga de dang - Shepherd scores with a four punch combination! McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Shepherd takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses. McArthur connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McArthur lands a jab to the nose. 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! McArthur throws a head kick that misses. McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Shepherd tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center. McArthur looks to throw a body kick letting Shepherd counter with a right hand. McArthur throws a body kick the misses and Shepherd counters with a slapping leg kick. McArthur throws a big shot that misses. Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McArthur throws a head kick that misses and Shepherd counters with a leg kick. McArthur takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Shepherd slips the punch. McArthur throws a head kick that misses. McArthur throws a head kick that misses and Shepherd counters with a series of strikes. McArthur will be more careful next time no doubt. McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shepherd. McArthur doesn't succeed with the takedown and Shepherd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jack Shepherd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shepherd throws a lazy head kick and McArthur counters with a good low kick that Shepherd was not able to check. Shepherd lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts. Shepherd slips a jab and a cross from McArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round. McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A nice combination there by Shepherd.
An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd. Shepherd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McArthur shoots in looking for a takedown. Shepherd tries to sprawl out of it but McArthur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shepherd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Shepherd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. McArthur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes. Jack Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McArthur. Shepherd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Shepherd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur checks the leg kick. Shepherd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Shepherd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur. Jack Shepherd is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice body kick there by Shepherd. A shot to de liver by Shepherd. Beautiful body shot. Shepherd goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A decent looking body kick lands there for Shepherd. McArthur shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepherd sprawls well. He's pushed McArthur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Shepherd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McArthur tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Shepherd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! McArthur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Shepherd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McArthur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shepherd's half guard. Shepherd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shepherd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shepherd tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McArthur is trying to control. Shepherd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Shepherd controlling the position well. McArthur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. McArthur throwing shots but Shepherd is blocking nicely. Shepherd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McArthur can do to turn this around? Shepherd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McArthur. McArthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. McArthur throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Shepherd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
McArthur works the jab nicely. McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McArthur has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shepherd. A lazy body kick from McArthur and Shepherd counters with a series of strikes. McArthur will be more careful next time no doubt. McArthur throws a head kick but Shepherd moves out of range.
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Shepherd seems unphased.
McArthur scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shepherd wants to control but McArthur postures up. McArthur advances nicely into full mount. McArthur cracks Shepherd with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd dominated that second 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.
A jab from McArthur misses. McArthur shoots in looking for a takedown. Shepherd tries to sprawl out of it but McArthur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shepherd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. McArthur throws a low kick but Shepherd avoids it. Shepherd throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it. Shepherd avoids the head kick by McArthur.
Shepherd avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Shepherd blocks a leg kick. Shepherd tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shepherd. McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shepherd scores with a jab to the body. McArthur on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shepherd misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. McArthur misses the jab. McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Shepherd leaves McArthur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. An inside leg kick from Shepherd misses. McArthur throws a leg kick but Shepherd sees it coming and moves out of range. Shepherd ducks under a wild hook from McArthur. McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shepherd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McArthur throws a leg kick but Shepherd sees it coming and checks it nicely. McArthur keeps the fight on the outside. McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses. Shepherd moves out of range as McArthur strikes. McArthur throws a head kick that misses and Shepherd counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Shepherd throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it. Shepherd lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. McArthur keeps the fight on the outside. Shepherd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur misses with a shot to the body and Shepherd counters with a nice kick to the body. Shepherd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. McArthur moves forwards but Shepherd connects with a nice, crisp jab. Shepherd lands a head kick!
McArthur swings and misses with a shot to the body and Shepherd counters with a body kick that stops McArthur in his tracks momentarily. Shepherd misses with a low kick. Shepherd slips under a jab from McArthur. McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Shepherd is looking to clinch. Shepherd throws a left and a right that both miss
and McArthur counters with an inside leg kick. McArthur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shepherd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McArthur somewhat. Jack Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shepherd fails in his attempt to clinch. McArthur misses with a hook. An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd. Shepherd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McArthur throws a leg kick and Shepherd counters with a head kick. That will keep McArthur thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Shepherd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur. McArthur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepherd swivels and escapes. McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shepherd misses with a low kick as McArthur jumps back. Nice jab there from McArthur. Shepherd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shepherd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. McArthur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Shepherd misses with a low kick. The crowd cheers as McArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shepherd doesn't seem phased though. Shepherd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Shepherd throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it. McArthur throws the left hand but Shepherd avoids the punch easily. Shepherd connects with a solid leg kick. McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shepherd was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur. Shepherd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shepherd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur shoots in but Shepherd avoids the takedown attempt easily. McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Shepherd ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd clearly takes 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.
Shepherd throws a right and a left that both miss. Shepherd leaves McArthur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Shepherd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shepherd throws a quick inside leg kick. McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked and Shepherd counters with a nice body shot. McArthur shoots in looking for a takedown. Shepherd tries to sprawl out of it but McArthur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shepherd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. McArthur throws a head kick that misses and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand. McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shepherd throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shepherd. Shepherd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shepherd was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur. Shepherd slips under a jab from McArthur. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shepherd tries to work over McArthur's front leg with a kick but McArthur checks it. McArthur checks a leg kick. McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Shepherd moves his leg out of the way. McArthur throws a head kick that misses and Shepherd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shepherd is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks. A good leg kick by Shepherd. Shepherd sizes up McArthur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Shepherd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from McArthur misses and Shepherd counters with an inside leg kick. Shepherd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McArthur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McArthur lands with a shot to the body. Shepherd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McArthur. Jack Shepherd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McArthur. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McArthur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shepherd - the referee stops the clock and McArthur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shepherd. McArthur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shepherd scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Shepherd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Shepherd tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Shepherd swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur shoots in for a takedown but Shepherd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. McArthur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. An inside leg kick lands from Shepherd. Donk. Shepherd catches McArthur right on the button with a cross. Shepherd throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range. Shepherd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur. McArthur throws a leg kick but Shepherd sees it coming and checks it nicely. McArthur throws a lazy head kick and Shepherd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Shepherd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Shepherd tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Shepherd moves his leg out of the way. A solid body kick from McArthur. McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A chopping leg kick lands by Shepherd. McArthur misses with a kick to the body and Shepherd holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Shepherd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McArthur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McArthur throws a leg kick and Shepherd counters with a slapping leg kick. Shepherd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shepherd has managed to clinch.
Shepherd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Shepherd. A head kick by McArthur misses and Shepherd counters with a nice low kick that buckles McArthur's knee momentarily. McArthur moves out of range of the body kick. McArthur lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shepherd. McArthur lands with a nice body punch. Shepherd leaves McArthur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked and Shepherd counters by clinching up. McArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shepherd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shepherd slows down the pace here.
Shepherd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shepherd throws a nice inside leg kick. A shot to de liver by McArthur. Beautiful body shot. Shepherd gets caught flat footed, as McArthur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McArthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shepherd works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McArthur trying to control but Shepherd is working from the bottom. McArthur throws a strike but Shepherd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shepherd had his way with Charles McArthur in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shepherd throws a half hearted mid kick. McArthur lands with an overhand left. Shepherd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shepherd lands with a thumping leg kick.
McArthur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Shepherd moves into full guard.
McArthur is looking to advance position but Shepherd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! McArthur can't escape the position.
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. McArthur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shepherd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. McArthur is desperately trying to improve his position but Shepherd has a good base and remains in mount. Shepherd controlling from mount. McArthur tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shepherd with the ground and pound from mount. Shepherd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Jack Shepherd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. McArthur is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that McArthur really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shepherd controlling his opponent. McArthur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shepherd. What's that going to do exactly? Charles McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shepherd controlling the position easily from mount. McArthur throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. McArthur throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shepherd. What's that going to do exactly? McArthur is in all sorts of trouble here.
McArthur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shepherd controlling the position easily from mount. Shepherd trying to control but he's not successful this time. McArthur is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Shepherd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. McArthur tries to lock up and control but Shepherd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Shepherd looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Shepherd showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepherd, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shepherd! Jack Shepherd retains his lightweight title!
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