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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Downy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downy's entrance music is Riot by 3 days grace. A fine choice. Jon Downy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Downy!
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, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downy works Bebbanburg's body with a nice hook.
Bebbanburg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Downy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bebbanburg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bebbanburg lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bebbanburg throws an elbow that misses. Downy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bebbanburg's guard. Nice move by Downy!
Bebbanburg pulls Downy in close to prevent any damage.
Downy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg has a closed guard, preventing Downy from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bebbanburg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bebbanburg keeping moving, preventing Downy from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Downy just wasn't active enough.
Downy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Downy. Bebbanburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bebbanburg gets caught napping as Downy dives in and scores a takedown. Bebbanburg manages to retain guard.
Downy being controlled here momentarily.
Downy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bebbanburg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bebbanburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Bebbanburg, not yet.
Downy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Downy wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.
Bebbanburg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downy pushes down on Bebbanburg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bebbanburg gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebbanburg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Downy preventing the sweep.
Downy distracts Bebbanburg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Downy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bebbanburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Downy.
Downy stopping the sweep attempt from Bebbanburg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downy 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.
Jon Downy dominated that round.
That's time! Downy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bebbanburg fails with the takedown.
Downy is looking to clinch.
Downy is looking to clinch but Bebbanburg is avoiding it.
Bebbanburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Downy is just out of range.
Bebbanburg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Downy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Downy trying to control but Bebbanburg is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Downy throws a big right hand that misses.
Downy wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position.
Bebbanburg pulls Downy in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downy postures up in Bebbanburg's guard and throws a big left but Bebbanburg blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Downy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg wants to sweep here but Downy controlling him for the moment.
Downy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position.
Jon Downy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bebbanburg seems keen to control Downy's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Uhtred Bebbanburg wasn't active enough on the ground.
Downy has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downy pulls Bebbanburg into guard.
Downy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Downy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bebbanburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Bebbanburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Downy wants to stand and escape but Bebbanburg is having none of it.
Downy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Downy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Downy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Downy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Downy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Downy punching from the bottom.
Bebbanburg passes Downy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Downy wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Downy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bebbanburg landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uhtred Bebbanburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bebbanburg shoots for a takedown but Downy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bebbanburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bebbanburg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Downy's half guard.
Bebbanburg thows a huge punch but Downy dodges it nicely.
Bebbanburg is nestled in close to Downy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bebbanburg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Downy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Downy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bebbanburg with the ground and pound but Downy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bebbanburg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bebbanburg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bebbanburg postures up.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes from guard but Downy blocks nicely.
Downy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bebbanburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Downy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bebbanburg throws a strike but Downy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bebbanburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Downy.
Bebbanburg is trying to control the position but Downy postures up.
Bebbanburg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Downy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bebbanburg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bebbanburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Uhtred Bebbanburg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Downy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bebbanburg shoots for a double leg takedown but Downy sprawls well. He's pushed Bebbanburg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Downy showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downy is thwarting Bebbanburg's attempts to control the position.
Bebbanburg wants to improve his position but Downy is controlling well.
Bebbanburg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downy stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uhtred Bebbanburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bebbanburg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Macfannywinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Albert Macfannywinkle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Macfannywinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macfannywinkle tries for a takedown but Azhiev circles away easily
and Azhiev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Azhiev.
Macfannywinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azhiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Macfannywinkle avoids the damage to the body.
Macfannywinkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Azhiev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azhiev has Macfannywinkle pressed against the cage, preventing Macfannywinkle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Azhiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macfannywinkle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Macfannywinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev stuffs the takedown.
Azhiev throws a leg kick but Macfannywinkle checks it.
Azhiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azhiev throws a series of punches but Macfannywinkle avoids them all with ease.
Macfannywinkle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Azhiev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Macfannywinkle. Beautiful body shot.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Macfannywinkle tries to sprawl out of it but Azhiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macfannywinkle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macfannywinkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macfannywinkle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azhiev was covering up waiting for the punch and Macfannywinkle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Azhiev wants to get back to his feet but Macfannywinkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Azhiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macfannywinkle is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Azhiev is trying to keep Macfannywinkle in close.
Azhiev wants to get back to his feet but Macfannywinkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Macfannywinkle trying to control but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
Macfannywinkle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macfannywinkle throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle passes into half guard.
Azhiev is looking to get back to is feet but Macfannywinkle passes into side control.
Azhiev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macfannywinkle is controlling him well.
Azhiev is not content to let Macfannywinkle control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Macfannywinkle is looking to take a break and control but Azhiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azhiev throws Macfannywinkle to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Macfannywinkle counters with a right hand to the body.
Azhiev looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macfannywinkle.
Azhiev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macfannywinkle stands and steps away. Azhiev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macfannywinkle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azhiev did well to prevent Macfannywinkle getting side control.
Macfannywinkle stands up from half guard.
Macfannywinkle gets a double leg takedown into Azhiev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Macfannywinkle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck for Macfannywinkle with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azhiev.
Azhiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Macfannywinkle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macfannywinkle gets a clinch.
Macfannywinkle tries to pull guard but Azhiev holds him up against the cage and eventually Macfannywinkle drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Macfannywinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azhiev pulls Macfannywinkle into guard.
Macfannywinkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing Macfannywinkle from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle won't allow Azhiev to sweep him here.
Macfannywinkle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azhiev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macfannywinkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing Macfannywinkle from controlling successfully.
Macfannywinkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Albert Macfannywinkle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Macfannywinkle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Azhiev sprawls well. Azhiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macfannywinkle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macfannywinkle has his takedown stuffed
and Azhiev counters with a shoot takedown. Macfannywinkle fights it but they end up in guard.
Azhiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macfannywinkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macfannywinkle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle scores with a nice strike.
Macfannywinkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azhiev pinned against the cage. Azhiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macfannywinkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azhiev circles away.
Macfannywinkle tries to clinch but Azhiev moves out of range.
Macfannywinkle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Azhiev to the ground. Macfannywinkle is now in Azhiev's guard.
Azhiev pushes Macfannywinkle off and gets back to his feet.
Macfannywinkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azhiev on his heels. He'll look to pass Azhiev's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhiev has a closed guard, preventing Macfannywinkle from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azhiev is looking to stand up but Macfannywinkle isn't so interested in that idea.
Macfannywinkle wants to control from the top but Azhiev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Macfannywinkle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Macfannywinkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azhiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macfannywinkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macfannywinkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azhiev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Azhiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macfannywinkle shoots in for a double leg but Azhiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Macfannywinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Macfannywinkle.
Azhiev thows a body kick. Macfannywinkle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macfannywinkle moves in looking to clinch but Azhiev pushes him off.
Macfannywinkle misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev tries to clinch there but Macfannywinkle circles away.
Albert Macfannywinkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Azhiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Azhiev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macfannywinkle has clasped his hands together around Azhiev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Azhiev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Macfannywinkle wants to control for a moment but Azhiev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macfannywinkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is looking to escape.
Macfannywinkle is trying to control the action in half guard but Azhiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azhiev is looking to improve his position.
Azhiev is trying to maintain the position but Macfannywinkle is very close to passing his half guard.
Azhiev is refusing to be controlled, as Macfannywinkle sits in half guard.
Macfannywinkle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Albert Macfannywinkle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Macfannywinkle.
Macfannywinkle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macfannywinkle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Azhiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Azhiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Macfannywinkle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Macfannywinkle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Azhiev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Azhiev.
Azhiev working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macfannywinkle is pushing Azhiev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Macfannywinkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macfannywinkle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Azhiev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azhiev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhiev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhiev is looking to stand up but Macfannywinkle isn't so interested in that idea.
Anzor Azhiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Macfannywinkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macfannywinkle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Macfannywinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macfannywinkle, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Macfannywinkle!
A determined Albert Macfannywinkle didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Ansip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrus Ansip!
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, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ansip fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.
Fury manages to break the clinch.
Ansip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Ansip avoids the head kick by Fury.
Ansip shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ansip was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fury struggling a bit here.
Fury is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ansip off and has taken his back!
I would not like to be Ansip right now.
Fury is looking for a choke. Ansip gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ansip manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Ansip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ansip is one step ahead there.
Fury controls Ansip momentarily but Ansip frees himself.
Ansip wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury is trying to keep Ansip in close.
Ansip wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrus Ansip wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ansip holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Ansip controls his hands.
Fury goes for a takedown attempt but Ansip pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrus Ansip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Fury.
Ansip scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ansip content to control rather than advance.
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.
Fury tries to roll over but Ansip keeps him under control.
Ansip lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ansip prevents Fury from standing back up.
Fury won't allow Ansip to pass to mount.
Ansip stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ansip pinned against the cage. Ansip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ansip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fury somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury looks for a takedown but Ansip sprawls well.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ansip pinned against the cage. Ansip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fury moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ansip shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fury napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrus Ansip dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fury is looking to clinch but Ansip is avoiding it.
Ansip feints and as Fury raises his hands in defense, Ansip changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fury is trying to keep Ansip in close.
Fury controlling the position.
Ansip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ansip sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fury wants to sweep here but Ansip controlling him for the moment.
Ansip postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to sweep here but Ansip controlling him for the moment.
Fury trying to keep a closed guard but Ansip is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bryan Fury.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ansip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ansip 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.
Ansip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ansip wants to stand and escape but instead Fury has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fury 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.
Fury throws a strike aimed at the side of Ansip's head but Ansip avoids it well.
Fury has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ansip!
Fury tries to control but Ansip wriggling away.
Ansip on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ansip tries to get out of the position.
Fury jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ansip manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to control but Ansip wriggling away.
Fury controlling from the full mount.
Fury avoids the attempt from Ansip to control.
Fury controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fury with a couple of short strikes.
Fury is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ansip can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ansip wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fury misses with an uppercut
and Ansip holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Fury goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ansip prevents it.
Fury can't get the takedown.
Fury tries to pull guard but Ansip forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andrus Ansip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Fury.
Fury throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ansip avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ansip.
Fury throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ansip jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansip looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Ansip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ansip looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrus Ansip.
Fury shoots for a takedown but Ansip saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ansip tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ansip to the ground. Ansip escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury fails with the takedown
and Ansip moves into the clinch.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ansip wants a takedown.
Fury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fury tries to pull guard but Ansip won't allow it.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ansip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fury tries to pull guard but Ansip holds him up against the cage and eventually Fury drops back down to his feet.
Ansip ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ansip no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but Ansip is working from the bottom.
Fury works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fury trying to mount his opponent but Ansip defends it.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ansip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fury.
Fury throwing shots but Ansip is blocking nicely.
Fury wants to take a breather but Ansip is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ansip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.
Ansip is staying active underneath Fury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bryan Fury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ansip keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fury perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fury stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fury 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Fury!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Stepp had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Stepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Johansson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stepp won't allow it.
Stepp presses Johansson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stepp tries to land knees in the clinch but Johansson avoids the damage to the body.
Johansson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stepp.
Stepp lands with a right to the head.
Johansson taking a breather.
Stepp pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Stepp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepp swinging wildly here.
Stepp is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch but Stepp keeps him there for the moment.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepp fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stepp.
Stepp takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johansson can't break the clinch.
Stepp connects with a knee to the head.
Johansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stepp has double underhooks.
Stepp landing knees to the body.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Stepp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stepp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stepp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johansson's efforts to push away.
Johansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stepp has double underhooks.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepp controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Stepp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Johansson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johansson tries to break the clinch but Stepp is controlling the position.
Stepp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johansson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johansson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson is trying to force a seperation but Stepp has the dominant position.
Stepp lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson tries to work over Stepp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stepp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johansson's efforts to push away.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Stepp holds him up against the cage and eventually Johansson drops back down to his feet.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Stepp avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Stepp.
A left hand lands to the body for Stepp.
Stepp prevents Johansson from breaking the clinch.
Stepp keeps control of Johansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stepp lands a body shot.
Stepp'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.
Stepp tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch but Johansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stepp, pushing him back against the cage.
Stepp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson closes the distance and pushes Stepp back into the cage.
Johansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stepp prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepp has Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stepp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries to break the clinch but Stepp is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Stepp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepp breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson drives through and clinches with Stepp against the cage.
Johansson can't get the takedown.
Mark Stepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Johansson.
Stepp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stepp misses with a knee strike.
Johansson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stepp walks away with a smile on his face. Johansson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stepp ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Stepp takes one to the side of the head.
Stepp tries to keep at a distance but Johansson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stepp looking to throw knees to the head but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Johansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stepp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johansson gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stepp scores with a shoulder strike.
Stepp gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stepp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stepp with a knee to the head.
Johansson lands a shot to the body.
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 Mark Stepp will probably get the nod.
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.
Johansson lands a nice shot that snaps Stepp's head back.
Johansson clinches.
Johansson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mark Stepp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stepp avoiding damage as Johansson throws knees to the body.
Stepp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stepp tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Stepp blocks with his arms.
Johansson tries to circle away but Stepp has him pinned against the cage.
Stepp digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
Stepp manages to break the clinch.
Stepp clinches up against the cage.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stepp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson is trying to pull guard but Stepp has him pressed against the cage.
Mark Stepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Johansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stepp tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson manages to break the clinch.
Johansson clinches.
Stepp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson has closed the distance and engaged Stepp in a clinch.
Johansson is trying to drag Stepp to the mat but Stepp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepp darts in and clinches Johansson up against the cage.
Stepp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stepp connects with a single shot there.
Stepp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stepp tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johansson is trying to push Stepp away but Stepp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stepp lands a knee to the head.
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!
Stepp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stepp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Stepp forces Johansson back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stepp.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johansson jumps into guard, dragging Stepp to the mat.
Stepp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johansson, up you get!
Stepp tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Stepp dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepp is just out of range.
Stepp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stepp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stepp breaks the clinch.
Johansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stepp tries to avoid it but Johansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stepp to the ground. Stepp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stepp closes the distance and clinches.
Stepp manages to break the clinch.
Johansson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp lands a shoulder strike.
Johansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stepp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johansson's efforts to push away.
Stepp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johansson tries a body shot but Stepp blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Stepp.
Stepp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Stepp avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stepp.
Stepp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stepp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Stepp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stepp tries to avoid it but Johansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stepp to the ground. Stepp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stepp tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson clinches.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stepp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stepp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stepp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Stepp avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Johansson is trying to push Stepp away but Stepp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stepp.
Stepp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stepp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson fails to pull guard.
Stepp with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stepp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Stepp lands a body shot.
Stepp connects with a knee to the head.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Stepp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Stepp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stepp has closed the distance and engaged Johansson in a clinch.
Stepp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Stepp taking a breather.
Johansson looking to stall.
Stepp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johansson's face.
Stepp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stepp breaks the clinch.
Stepp rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johansson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johansson tries to break free but Stepp pushes him back against the cage.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepp ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Stepp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson tries to bum rush Stepp with a series of wild strikes but Stepp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepp cracks Johansson with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stepp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Johansson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stepp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepp controls his hands.
Johansson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johansson is rocked!
Stepp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stepp finish him?
Stepp managing to block the knees to the body from Johansson.
A knee to the head by Stepp.
Johansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stepp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Stepp moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Johansson being controlled against the cage.
Stepp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepp tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Stepp clinches with his opponent.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Stepp won't allow it.
Stepp looking to throw knees to the head but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Stepp taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stepp.
Stepp scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stepp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson is trying to push Stepp away but Stepp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stepp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johansson.
Stepp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stepp breaks from the clinch.
Johansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stepp moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Stepp tries to keep at a distance but Johansson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stepp.
Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stepp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johansson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mark Stepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Johansson.
Stepp tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stepp is trying to stall.
Stepp lands an uppercut.
Stepp lands a nice uppercut.
Stepp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stepp with a knee to the head.
Stepp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Stepp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stepp blocks a body shot from Johansson.
A short left from Stepp.
Stepp lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johansson as Stepp tries to tie him up.
Johansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stepp walks away with a smile on his face. Johansson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mark Stepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stepp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson clinches up against the cage.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Stepp is controlling him.
Stepp misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stepp pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stepp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Johansson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Stepp on the inside.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Stepp is controlling him.
Johansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stepp after a bit of a struggle.
Nathan Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stepp tries a knee to the head but Johansson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Stepp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stepp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Stepp!
Mark Stepp looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to all my fans and my people. Im gonna come out next fight and do the same thing. I dont mean to make it look easy it just comes natural. Im learning in this sport ya gotta mix it up. That's my plans so stay tuned. :P'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
165 lbs
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25
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries for a takedown but Justice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Justice lands an overhand right.
Jon Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson shoots in but Justice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Justice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jon Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Justice scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Justice lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Henderson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Justice dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Justice!
A very excited looking Jon Justice made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Richman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Richman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Jones!
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, Mike Richman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones 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.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Richman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richman manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Richman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Richman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Richman in his guard.
Richman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Richman throws a good cross that connects.
Jones blocks a head kick by Richman.
Sloppy strikes from Richman. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones avoids the head kick by Richman.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Richman is working from the bottom.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Richman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Richman!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Richman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Jones moves out of range as Richman strikes.
Richman stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Mike Richman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Richman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike Richman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Richman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Richman catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick lands from Richman that sends Jones to the canvas. Jones tries to scramble back to his feet but Richman brings him back down into side control.
Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Richman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Richman throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Richman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones pushes Richman off and gets back to his feet.
Chad Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richman is trying to keep Jones in close.
Richman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Richman in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richman has Jones in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richman working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Richman is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richman defends it well.
Jones thows a huge punch but Richman dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is trying to control. Richman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Richman defends the submission attempt.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Richman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Richman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richman misses with a series of wild punches.
Richman throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Richman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Richman is defending well.
Jones throwing shots but Richman is blocking nicely.
Jones looking for a submission but Richman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richman!
Jones tries to buck Richman off but Richman is having none of it.
Jones pushes Richman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Richman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Richman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Richman sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to drag Richman to the mat but Richman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richman is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richman wants to break free but Jones has control.
Richman is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richman down to the mat. Richman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Richman lands a jab to the head.
Richman lands with a big right hook that stumbles Jones - he's out on his feet here! Richman follows up with another monster hook that separates Jones from consciousness! Jones falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Richman stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Richman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Nemeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemeth has chosen Here to Show The World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dolph Nemeth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dolph Nemeth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemeth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nemeth's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Nemeth blocks nicely.
Nemeth controls Wolf momentarily but Wolf frees himself.
Nemeth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nemeth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wolf tries to stand and escape but Nemeth is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf moves into full mount! Nemeth won't be happy about that!
Nemeth tries to reverse the position but Wolf maintains control.
Wolf lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nemeth hang on?
Wolf looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf unloading with bombs!
Nemeth is rocked!
Wolf cracks Nemeth with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
Hugo Wolf is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Hugo Wolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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