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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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191 lbs
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188 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reynolds!
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, Aaron Hernandez !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds gets control of Hernandez 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reynolds will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hernandez postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Reynolds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here.
Reynolds wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reynolds stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Reynolds eventually gives up the hold.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reynolds is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hernandez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Reynolds!
A relieved looking James Reynolds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Colt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Just What I Am. Richard Perez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Perez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez wants to clinch
so Colt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Colt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perez's guard.
Colt wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Perez wants to control but Colt is keeping busy.
Colt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Colt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perez sees it coming and defends easily.
Colt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt being controlled here momentarily.
Colt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perez is keeping the position for now.
Perez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Colt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Colt has Perez in his guard.
Colt looking for subs off his back but Perez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Colt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colt tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
Colt is working hard here to advance position.
Colt actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Colt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez wants to stand up but Colt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Colt is looking to improve his position.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Colt's head.
Colt wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to control the action but Colt is working from the bottom.
Colt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Colt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colt trying to control the position.
Colt looking for a sweep. Not yet Colt, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez postures up in Colt's guard and throws a big left but Colt blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Colt dominated that round.
That's time! Colt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Perez enables Colt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Perez tries to strike from the bottom.
Colt working some strikes from top position.
Colt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.
Colt looking to sit in guard and control but Perez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Colt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perez is controlling him.
Colt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perez passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Colt defends the submission attempt.
Colt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colt.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Colt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colt trying to strike off his back.
Perez wants to control from the top but Colt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perez manages to get himself to full guard.
Perez is striking off his back. Colt thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Colt sits in half guard.
Colt trying to pass the guard but Perez defending well.
Colt is trying to control. Perez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Colt has control of the leg.
Colt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt wants to pass to mount but Perez is defending the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Colt trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Colt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colt was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Colt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perez is in Colt's guard.
Colt controlling the position.
Colt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Colt keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Colt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.
Perez trying to control but Colt is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is posturing up here but Colt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Perez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Perez has to tap! Slick submission there by Colt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Colt!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Colt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Franco Arce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Swmswomly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Arce!
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, Doctor Swmswomly!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swmswomly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swmswomly has Arce up against the cage in a clinch.
Swmswomly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swmswomly's efforts to push away.
Swmswomly scores with a knee to the head.
Swmswomly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swmswomly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swmswomly lands a jab-cross combination.
Swmswomly tries to keep at a distance but Arce has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swmswomly has Arce pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arce manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swmswomly is trying to break the clinch but Arce has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swmswomly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swmswomly stops a takedown attempt from Arce.
Arce prevents Swmswomly from breaking the clinch.
Arce wants to take the fight to the mat but Swmswomly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Arce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swmswomly tries to break free but Arce pushes him back against the cage.
Swmswomly decides to pull guard.
Swmswomly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arce manages to get himself to full guard.
Swmswomly prevents Arce from getting back to his feet.
Swmswomly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swmswomly trying to control the position from guard on top but Arce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arce is wriggling around but Swmswomly manages to pass to half guard.
Swmswomly prevents Arce from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swmswomly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arce keeps working.
Arce is trying to stand back up but Swmswomly is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like Swmswomly is going to stand back up.
Swmswomly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arce defending well though.
Swmswomly is looking to advance position but Arce won't allow it.
Swmswomly is trying to control. Arce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Doctor Swmswomly wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swmswomly stalks Arce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arce's face. Arce staggers backwards, shaken.
Swmswomly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swmswomly throws a sloppy head kick and Arce moves out of range easily.
Swmswomly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arce counters with a two punch combo.
Swmswomly throws a head kick but Arce moves out of range.
Swmswomly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swmswomly wants to get back to striking at distance but Arce won't allow it.
Arce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arce gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swmswomly gets back to full guard.
Swmswomly is looking to stand up but Arce isn't so interested in that idea.
Arce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swmswomly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arce looking to pass the guard.
Arce pushing down on Swmswomly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arce is breathing heavily.
Arce seems to be looking for submissions.
Arce stops Swmswomly from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arce seems to be working for a kimura but Swmswomly defends the submission attempt.
Swmswomly is looking for a sweep. Arce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Swmswomly 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.
Swmswomly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arce avoids a wild elbow strike from Swmswomly.
Swmswomly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swmswomly tries to land a knee to the head but Arce blocks with his arms.
Swmswomly jumps guard.
Arce 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.
Arce prevents Swmswomly from getting back to his feet.
Arce is looking to pass into half guard but Swmswomly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Swmswomly is in guard.
Arce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Swmswomly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Swmswomly misses with a head kick.
Swmswomly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swmswomly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swmswomly scores with a head kick. Arce tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Swmswomly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swmswomly tries to clinch up
and Arce counters with a stiff right hand.
Arce throws a body punch but Swmswomly moves out of range.
Swmswomly misses with a head kick.
Arce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swmswomly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arce lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Swmswomly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swmswomly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swmswomly looks to land a body kick but Arce moved away.
Arce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swmswomly manages to avoid it.
Arce misses with the combination.
Doctor Swmswomly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swmswomly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arce doesn't manage to clinch there - Swmswomly circles away.
Swmswomly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swmswomly tries a head kick but it misses.
Arce misses with the combination.
Swmswomly misses with a few strikes there.
Arce keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arce slips a jab and a cross from Swmswomly.
Swmswomly scores with a head kick.
Swmswomly takes the fight into the clinch.
Swmswomly working hard to break the clinch.
Swmswomly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swmswomly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swmswomly misses with a body kick.
Arce keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arce looks to land a combination but Swmswomly avoids it well.
Arce moves away from the strike by Swmswomly.
A jab from Swmswomly misses.
Swmswomly misses with an uppercut.
Swmswomly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco Arce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swmswomly is looking to clinch but Arce is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Swmswomly.
Swmswomly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swmswomly throws a nice looking combination but Arce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arce throws a right hand that Swmswomly ducks under and follows up with a left that Swmswomly also avoids with ease.
Arce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swmswomly back to the cage. Arce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Swmswomly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Swmswomly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swmswomly swings for the body but Arce moves out of range.
Swmswomly tries to land a front kick but Arce steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swmswomly - that will leave a mark!
Arce blocks a head kick by Swmswomly.
A head kick misses from Swmswomly.
Arce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swmswomly.
Swmswomly misses with the combination.
Swmswomly looks to land a combination but Arce avoids it well.
Swmswomly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arce keeps the fight on the outside.
Swmswomly misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arce bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swmswomly's head backwards.
Arce drops Swmswomly with a left right combo! Arce follows him down to the ground into side control.
Swmswomly is rocked!
It looks like Doctor Swmswomly has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Swmswomly is still in real trouble! Can Arce finish him?
Arce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swmswomly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swmswomly tries to bench press Arce off him but Arce keeps the position.
Swmswomly seems to have recovered his senses.
Swmswomly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swmswomly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Arce prevents Swmswomly from improving his position.
Swmswomly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arce is working away from the top position though.
Swmswomly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arce is trying to work for a kimura but Swmswomly is defending well.
Arce wants to work for an arm triangle but Swmswomly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Swmswomly trying to control here.
Arce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swmswomly sees it coming and defends easily.
Swmswomly wants to get back to full guard.
Swmswomly is defending against the submission attempts here by Arce.
Arce 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Swmswomly pushes Arce off looking to stand but Arce dives back in and keeps control.
Franco Arce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swmswomly trying to control but Arce postures up.
Arce is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Swmswomly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franco Arce!
Franco Arce tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen $50 and a flask of crown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johny Hendricks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendricks counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Hendricks to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Hendricks circles away.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Danga de danga de dang - Hendricks scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Hendricks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hendricks back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendricks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Hendricks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Hendricks throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Hendricks.
Diaz jabs at Hendricks's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks misses with a looping right.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendricks.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Hendricks circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hendricks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hendricks misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendricks throws out the jab.
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendricks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hendricks decides to stand back up.
Hendricks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz lands a jab.
Hendricks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Hendricks moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendricks lands with an overhand left.
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hendricks's guard.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendricks is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Diaz take his back! Uh oh - Diaz has got a rear naked choke here! Hendricks is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Norman Diaz!
Norman Diaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doncarlo Giani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keeping Promises is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doncarlo Giani!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Promises thumps Giani with a low kick.
Promises tests Giani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Promises jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giani shoots in for a takedown but Promises shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giani misses with a takedown attempt - Promises sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Promises takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Giani is defended easily by Promises.
Keeping Promises has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doncarlo Giani.
Promises connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Promises moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giani shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Promises pinned against the cage. Promises gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Giani throws a looping overhand right but Promises ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promises scores with a shot to the body.
Keeping Promises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giani looks winded!
Giani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Giani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Promises.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Promises there.
Promises scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Promises lands a head shot.
Promises throws a leg kick which misses Giani's front leg but catches the back leg as Giani tries to avoid it.
Promises scoring well with a low kick there.
Promises lands a nice shot to the body.
Giani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Promises.
Giani is trying desperately to land a takedown but Promises is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Giani.
Giani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Promises lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Giani - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Promises!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keeping Promises!
After winning the bout, Keeping Promises thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bellanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellanca comes into the arena with Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold blaring out of the sound system. Romeo Bellanca is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Bellanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bellanca.
Malapitan drives through with a takedown into Bellanca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Bellanca keeps moving.
Bellanca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bellanca working for submissions but it's allowed Malapitan to get to half guard.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellanca defends it well.
Malapitan winds up and cracks Bellanca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellanca is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellanca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malapitan stopping the sweep attempt from Bellanca.
Malapitan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bellanca controlling Malapitan's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bellanca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Malapitan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bellanca controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellanca controlling the pace for now.
Malapitan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Malapitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Bellanca keeps moving.
Malapitan is working Bellanca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellanca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Bellanca keeps moving.
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 Romeo Bellanca will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malapitan avoids the body shot from Bellanca.
Malapitan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellanca pinned against the cage. Bellanca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bellanca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rey Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan fails with the takedown
and Bellanca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romeo Bellanca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Malapitan.
Malapitan shoots in and drives through. Bellanca sprawls well.
Malapitan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bellanca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malapitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Bellanca scores with a one two! Malapitan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rey Malapitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bellanca lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Malapitan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bellanca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malapitan momentarily.
Malapitan is rocked!
Bellanca jabs Malapitan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bellanca finish him?
Malapitan tries to move into range but Bellanca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BOOM! Bellanca lands a beautiful left hook that drops Malapitan. Malapitan tries to recover but Bellanca is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Malapitan lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romeo Bellanca!
After winning the bout, Romeo Bellanca thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio !
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, Rick Grimes !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grimes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio sprawls well initially but Grimes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio pushes Grimes off looking to stand but Grimes dives back in and keeps control.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio controlling the position well.
Grimes controlling the action here.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grimes on the ground.
Grimes working over Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio with some ground and pound. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimes wants to stand up but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to roll over but Grimes keeps him under control.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio trying to hold on to Grimes 's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio , right into the meat.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands a leg kick that knocks Grimes off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio moves out of range.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes 's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Grimes .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands a big head kick that sends Grimes tumbling to the mat! Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio takes a step backwards and waves Grimes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grimes is rocked!
Grimes lands a jab-cross combination.
Grimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio finish him?
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio ducks under a wild hook from Grimes .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Look low, kick high! Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio uses the oldest trick in the book to send Grimes tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is absolutely delighted - when Grimes wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio !
An out of breath Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Kill The Noise Pt. 1. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tat Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Perez in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perez to the mat! Perez manages to get full guard.
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Perez checks a leg kick.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor controlling from side mount.
Perez is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taylor stands up.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor scores with a takedown into Perez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taylor passes into half guard.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Taylor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tat Taylor.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taylor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Perez manages to get underhooks.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Perez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Perez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is looking to get back to his feet here but Taylor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perez's back.
Perez trying to control the hands but Taylor breaks the grip.
Perez is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Perez tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Perez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Taylor has the hooks in. Perez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to stick to Perez's back but Perez is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perez.
Taylor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Perez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Perez was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taylor prevents Perez from getting the reversal.
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Perez tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Taylor raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perez wants to control but Taylor is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez can't escape the position.
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Taylor 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!
Taylor forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Perez blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Perez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Perez to the mat. Perez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perez is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor decides to stand back up. Taylor steps back and let's Perez get back to his feet.
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor working away.
Taylor decides to stand back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Perez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Juan Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tat Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juan Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor takes a little break here. Perez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Perez tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tat Taylor.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tat Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Frank Antenori 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... Tat Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Palicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Palicki!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Palicki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palicki is looking to clinch but Jesus is avoiding it.
Jesus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palicki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Palicki is trying to keep Jesus in close.
Palicki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jesus 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.
Jesus 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.
Jesus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palicki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jesus has Palicki in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palicki is in close to Jesus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palicki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jesus is keeping the position for now.
Jesus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Palicki throws a big right hand that misses.
Palicki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jesus looking for a triangle here. Palicki is fighting it but it looks tight! Jesus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Palicki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Jesus!
Jose Jesus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Night Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by Matenrou Opera - Dolce. The crowd seem to be enjoying Duhrover's choice of entrance music: Doggystyle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
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, Ben Duhrover!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duhrover blocks the body kick.
Duhrover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akabaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duhrover just misses with a punch to the body.
Duhrover shoots in and bounces Akabaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akabaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Akabaro, not yet.
Akabaro working for a triangle but Duhrover defends it easily.
Akabaro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duhrover stopping the sweep attempt from Akabaro.
Duhrover with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akabaro has momentary wrist control but Duhrover slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akabaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Duhrover prevents Akabaro from getting back to his feet.
Duhrover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duhrover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duhrover trying to control but Akabaro is working from the bottom.
Duhrover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akabaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duhrover trying to control but Akabaro is working from the bottom.
Akabaro trying to keep a closed guard but Duhrover is proving a slippery customer.
Duhrover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duhrover trying to control the position from guard on top but Akabaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akabaro managing to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Duhrover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duhrover moves away.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akabaro lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duhrover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akabaro to the mat! Akabaro manages to get full guard.
Akabaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akabaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duhrover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akabaro is keeping the position for now.
Duhrover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akabaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akabaro is trying to keep Duhrover in close.
Duhrover being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kwame Akabaro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akabaro dodges the punch combination from Duhrover.
Duhrover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akabaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akabaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akabaro throws a hook to the side of Duhrover's head but Duhrover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duhrover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duhrover. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akabaro wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Duhrover. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akabaro.
Duhrover lands a glancing blow to the side of Akabaro's head.
Akabaro misses with a looping right.
Akabaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Duhrover looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover wants to clinch up but Akabaro keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Duhrover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duhrover checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duhrover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akabaro as he jumps to the side.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Duhrover.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Duhrover. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Duhrover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duhrover moves in looking to clinch but Akabaro pushes him off.
Akabaro throws a hook to the side of Duhrover's head but Duhrover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duhrover.
Akabaro walks into a stiff left hand from Duhrover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duhrover tries to move into range but Akabaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duhrover throws a leg kick but Akabaro moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Duhrover will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akabaro tried to score with a low kick but Duhrover checks it.
Duhrover connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akabaro. Akabaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duhrover shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Akabaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Akabaro 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.
Akabaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duhrover wants to control from the top but Akabaro keeps moving.
Duhrover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akabaro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duhrover, into his guard.
Akabaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akabaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akabaro wants to control from the top but Duhrover keeps moving.
Akabaro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kwame Akabaro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Duhrover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akabaro sprawls well. Akabaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duhrover gets slowly back to his feet.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Akabaro misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duhrover. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duhrover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duhrover there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a front kick that sends Duhrover stumbling back into the cage.
Akabaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akabaro swings for the body but Duhrover moves out of range.
Duhrover throws a front kick aimed at Akabaro's knee but Akabaro avoids it well.
Duhrover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akabaro wants to improve his position but Duhrover is controlling well.
Duhrover throwing shots but Akabaro is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro trying to control but Duhrover postures up.
Akabaro wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Duhrover seems content to control.
Duhrover is thwarting Akabaro's attempts to control the position.
Akabaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akabaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akabaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duhrover passes into half guard.
Duhrover wants to control but Akabaro is keeping him busy.
Akabaro trying to control from the bottom.
Duhrover is pressing down on Akabaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akabaro is holding on for now.
Duhrover trying to control the action but Akabaro is working from the bottom.
Akabaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duhrover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duhrover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akabaro pulls Duhrover in close to prevent any damage.
Akabaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duhrover is looking for a sweep. Akabaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duhrover is trying to maintain the position but Akabaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Akabaro prevents Duhrover from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akabaro in particular looking to stall.
Duhrover is looking for a sweep. Akabaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Duhrover will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Duhrover shoots for a takedown but Akabaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akabaro misses with a lunging right hand
so Duhrover counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akabaro has momentary wrist control but Duhrover slips an elbow through the middle.
Akabaro is trying to control the position but Duhrover postures up.
Duhrover lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duhrover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akabaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duhrover.
Akabaro has Duhrover pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro keeping moving, preventing Duhrover from controlling successfully.
Duhrover postures up in Akabaro's guard and throws a big left but Akabaro blocks it.
Duhrover won't allow Akabaro to get back to his feet.
Duhrover distracts Akabaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duhrover throwing strikes but missing.
Akabaro keeping moving, preventing Duhrover from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duhrover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duhrover is fighting to break Akabaro's control of his arms but Akabaro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duhrover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akabaro keeping full guard, as Duhrover tries to pass.
Akabaro wants to sweep here but Duhrover controlling him for the moment.
Duhrover throwing strikes but missing.
Duhrover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akabaro's head.
Duhrover stopping the sweep attempt from Akabaro.
Duhrover with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover connects with a couple of short punches.
Duhrover wants to control from the top but Akabaro keeps moving.
Akabaro has momentary wrist control but Duhrover slips an elbow through the middle.
Duhrover lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro keeping moving, preventing Duhrover from controlling successfully.
Duhrover stands and throws Akabaro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akabaro is trying to control Duhrover's posture but Duhrover avoids it.
Akabaro isn't going anywhere.
Duhrover prevents Akabaro from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover trying to control the position but Akabaro is working away.
Duhrover looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Akabaro is avoiding damage well.
Duhrover is working Akabaro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Akabaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duhrover is chipping away with strikes.
Duhrover working the body and head with strikes.
Akabaro is looking for a sweep.
Duhrover lands a nice forearm strike.
Duhrover 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.
Akabaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duhrover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akabaro defending well though.
Duhrover wants to control but Akabaro is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duhrover is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akabaro is just riding it out for now. Duhrover eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akabaro wants to control but Duhrover is keeping busy.
Akabaro tries to get to full guard but Duhrover has control of the leg.
Duhrover missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akabaro gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akabaro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duhrover!
Duhrover wants to hold on but Akabaro pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Duhrover really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duhrover moves out of range of the body kick.
Duhrover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Duhrover.
Akabaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akabaro lands a front kick.
Duhrover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akabaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Akabaro takes one to the side of the head.
Duhrover thows a body shot but no joy.
Duhrover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duhrover shoots in for a takedown but Akabaro shows good takedown defense.
Duhrover blocks the body kick.
Akabaro walks into a stiff left hand from Duhrover.
Akabaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Akabaro throws a hook to the side of Duhrover's head but Duhrover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duhrover looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
Akabaro throws a right hand that misses
and Duhrover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover avoids the body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duhrover checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duhrover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akabaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akabaro feints and then cracks Duhrover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duhrover down.
Duhrover tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akabaro counters with a thumping low kick.
Duhrover throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Akabaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Duhrover's front leg.
Akabaro misses with a body punch
and Duhrover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duhrover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duhrover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro looks for the body kick but Duhrover saw that one coming.
Akabaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duhrover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akabaro swivels and escapes.
Duhrover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Duhrover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akabaro.
Duhrover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
Duhrover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akabaro.
Duhrover throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Akabaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akabaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Duhrover.
Duhrover is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akabaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akabaro looks to land a body kick but Duhrover moved away.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Duhrover checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akabaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duhrover misses with a body shot.
Akabaro misses with a low kick as Duhrover jumps back.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Duhrover's front leg.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akabaro, right into the meat.
Duhrover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duhrover defending well as Akabaro loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akabaro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duhrover's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akabaro. That's going to slow Duhrover down.
A punch combination from Duhrover misses.
Akabaro misses with a left hand
and Akabaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwame Akabaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Duhrover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Duhrover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Duhrover to counter with a crisp jab.
Duhrover checks a leg kick.
Duhrover lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duhrover. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duhrover misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Akabaro there.
Duhrover misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Akabaro.
Duhrover loads up on a big right hand but Akabaro slips the punch.
Duhrover moves out of range of the leg kick from Akabaro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akabaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duhrover checks a low kick from Akabaro.
Duhrover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro had his way with Ben Duhrover in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duhrover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akabaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duhrover walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akabaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akabaro. Duhrover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akabaro throws a chopping leg kick but Duhrover manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akabaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duhrover throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Duhrover throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akabaro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duhrover is in Akabaro's guard.
Akabaro trying to keep a closed guard but Duhrover is proving a slippery customer.
Akabaro is pulling down on Duhrover's head. It's preventing any offense from Duhrover, at least for the moment.
Duhrover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akabaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duhrover looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kwame Akabaro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duhrover.
Duhrover checks a leg kick.
Akabaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Duhrover's head.
Akabaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akabaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akabaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duhrover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duhrover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akabaro regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover throwing shots but Akabaro is blocking nicely.
Akabaro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duhrover is looking for a kimura here.
Akabaro wants to get back to full guard.
Akabaro is pressing down on Duhrover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duhrover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duhrover is pushing down on Akabaro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akabaro is fighting to maintain full guard but Duhrover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akabaro is trying to control but can't.
Kwame Akabaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Akabaro tries to get to full guard but Duhrover has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akabaro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ben Duhrover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duhrover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akabaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duhrover won't allow Akabaro to get back to his feet.
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.
Duhrover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duhrover distracts Akabaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duhrover throwing strikes from guard but Akabaro blocks nicely.
Akabaro keeping moving, preventing Duhrover from controlling successfully.
Akabaro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duhrover passes Akabaro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duhrover with the ground and pound but Akabaro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duhrover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akabaro's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duhrover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akabaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duhrover being controlled here momentarily.
Akabaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duhrover tries to free his leg and advance position but Akabaro is retaining full guard.
Duhrover is working Akabaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duhrover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duhrover is working Akabaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duhrover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ben Duhrover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akabaro keeping moving, preventing Duhrover from controlling successfully.
Akabaro looking for a guillotine here but Duhrover defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Duhrover.
I think Duhrover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Duhrover!
Ben Duhrover is the new welterweight champion!
Ben Duhrover thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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