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QFC Tournament 222 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Segall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
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, Ty Segall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Segall.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Segall.
Segall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Segall tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz jabs Segall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Segall shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Segall.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Segall avoids it well.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Segall on the side of the head.
Diaz takes a swing at Segall's ribcage but misses.
Segall wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Segall is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Segall is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Segall is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Segall loses concentration momentarily and Diaz pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Segall crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Diaz finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Silva!
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, James Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brown.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva is stalling here.
Brown is looking for a takedown.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Silva tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Silva.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva jumps guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva escapes and gets back to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Brown decides to pull guard.
Brown has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brown looks winded!
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!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Silva working away.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randy Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
Randy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brown.
Silva tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to break free.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is not content to let Brown control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Randy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brown.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Silva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy Silva.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva stalling the fight.
Randy Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva has Brown pushed against the cage.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 for Randy Silva!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Randy Silva!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Randy Silva!
Randy Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pashik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alex might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to First of the year. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazar Alex!
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, Drew Pashik!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alex shoots for a double leg takedown but Pashik sprawls well. He's pushed Alex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex throws a push kick but Pashik slaps the foot to one side.
Alex is looking to clinch.
Alex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alex tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pashik counters with a head kick. That will keep Alex thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alex wants to clinch.
Pashik misses with a wild combination.
Pashik stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alex tries to clinch up
and Pashik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pashik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alex.
Alex fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazar Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alex is rocked!
Alex misses with a lunging right hand
and Pashik comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Alex stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Pashik is on him like rabid pit bull! Alex slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Pashik!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Freemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Durk Tent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Freemen!
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, Durk Tent!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tent pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freemen wants to clinch.
Freemen has Tent up against the cage in a clinch.
Freemen breaks the clinch.
Tent swats away the attempt to clinch by Freemen.
Freemen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Freemen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freemen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tent avoids it really well and circles away.
Freemen moves into range and clinches up with Tent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Freemen as Tent tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tent has clasped his hands together around Freemen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Freemen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tent has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tent trying to control the position but Freemen is working away.
Tent is trying to ground and pound but Freemen uses the momentary lack of control by Tent to regain half guard.
Tent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freemen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Freemen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Freemen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Tent has control of Freemen's left arm, preventing Freemen from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tent keeping full guard, as Freemen tries to pass.
Tent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freemen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tent is working an open guard so Freemen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tent fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freemen, pushing him back against the cage.
Freemen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freemen scores with a three punch combo!
Tent drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tent passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Freemen is breathing heavily.
Freemen sneaks back into half guard.
Tent trying to pass the guard but Freemen defending well.
Tent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tent wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Tent seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Durk Tent will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tent shoots for a double leg takedown but Freemen sprawls well. He's pushed Tent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Freemen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tent tries to break the clinch but Freemen is controlling the position.
Tent jumps guard but Freemen stands there with Tent around his waist. Tent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Freemen after a bit of a struggle.
Brandon Freemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Durk Tent.
Freemen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Freemen breaks from the clinch.
Brandon Freemen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freemen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Freemen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tent avoids it really well and circles away.
Tent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freemen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freemen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tent avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freemen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tent throws a head kick that misses.
Freemen fails with the takedown.
Freemen instigates a clinch.
Tent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tent gets control of Freemen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tent will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tent controls Freemen momentarily but Freemen frees himself.
Freemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freemen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Freemen shoots in for a takedown but Tent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tent throws a head kick but Freemen moves out of range.
Tent misses with the combination.
Freemen throws a right and a left that Tent avoids nicely.
Tent tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tent forces Freemen back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tent breaks the clinch.
Tent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tent prevents Freemen from standing back up.
Tent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Freemen is not content to let Tent control the position.
Tent works his foot free and advances to mount.
Freemen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Tent.
Tent throwing strikes here but Freemen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tent wants to control the pace but Freemen is squirming around nicely.
Tent wants to get back to his feet but Freemen is holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tent controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Durk Tent 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Freemen has a takedown stuffed.
Freemen has his takedown stuffed
and Tent counters with a takedown into side control.
Tent wants to stand but Freemen is controlling his arm.
Tent working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Freemen struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tent wants to stand but Freemen is controlling his arm.
Tent tries for a kimura but Freemen is defending well.
Tent tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freemen wants to get back to his feet.
Tent working the ground and pound but Freemen is defending the strikes.
Freemen is not content to let Tent control the position.
Tent tries to stand but Freemen is controlling his head.
Durk Tent has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tent tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Freemen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freemen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tent is controlling him well.
Tent working the ground and pound but Freemen is defending the strikes.
Tent is working to tighten is grip on Freemen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Freemen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tent is really squeezing tight and eventually Freemen passes out! Tent breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Durk Tent!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bla Bla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bla Bla!
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, Brian Bowles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bla is fending him off so far but Bowles persists. Nope, Bla circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bla looking for a guillotine here but Bowles defends easily.
Bla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowles drops back looking for a leg! Bla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bla manages to kick Bowles off! Bowles jumps back into Bla's guard.
Bowles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bowles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowles tries to free his leg and advance position but Bla is retaining full guard.
Bowles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowles drops back looking for a leg! Bla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bla manages to kick Bowles off! Bowles jumps back into Bla's guard.
Bla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bowles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bowles passes into half guard.
Bowles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowles pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowles looks winded!
Bla trying to hold on to Bowles's head to control him but Bowles postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bla gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bla wants to sweep but no luck.
Bowles drops back looking for a leg! Bla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bla manages to kick Bowles off! Bowles jumps back into Bla's guard.
Bowles won't allow Bla to sweep him here.
Bowles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowles has managed to get both his arms back between Bla's legs - danger averted.
Bla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bowles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bla manages to get back to half guard.
Bowles 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! Bla is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Bowles!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manic Dreams Network (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drobo Bragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manic Dreams Network!
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, Drobo Bragovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Network throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bragovich's waist but Bragovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Network off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Bragovich. No joy for Network on that attempt.
Bragovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bragovich shoots in and drives through. Network sprawls well.
Network changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bragovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bragovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Network looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bragovich is looking for a sweep. Network is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Network blocks the strikes from Bragovich.
Bragovich throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bragovich is looking for a sweep. Network is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bragovich landing small, sideways elbows.
Bragovich is looking for a sweep. Network is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Network perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Network tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bragovich looking for submissions off his back.
Bragovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bragovich missing with punches from the bottom.
Bragovich is staying active underneath Network, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Network trying to mount his opponent but Bragovich defends it.
Network is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manic Dreams Network just wasn't active enough.
Network has closed the distance and engaged Bragovich in a clinch.
Network gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bragovich.
Network breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bragovich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manic Dreams Network. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bragovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Network is positioning himself well to prevent Bragovich advancing to mount.
Bragovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Network's head.
Network is trying to control but can't.
Bragovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bragovich looks winded!
Bragovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Network is looking to control Bragovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Network avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich throwing shots but Network is blocking nicely.
Network is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Network looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bragovich is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Network keeping hold of Bragovich's head, controlling as best he can.
Bragovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Network is trying to maintain the position but Bragovich is very close to passing his half guard.
Bragovich throwing shots but Network is blocking nicely.
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 Manic Dreams Network will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bragovich forces Network back against the cage and clinches.
Network wants to take the fight to the mat but Bragovich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Network tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bragovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Network lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bragovich or not.
Network tries to land knees in the clinch but Bragovich avoids the damage to the body.
Network trying to stall but Bragovich improves his position.
Network gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Network controlling the action here.
Bragovich is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Network is pressing down on Bragovich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bragovich is holding on for now.
Bragovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bragovich.
Network tries to free his leg and advance position but Bragovich is retaining full guard.
Network got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bragovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Network has managed to get both his arms back between Bragovich's legs - danger averted.
Bragovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Network has passed into side control.
Bragovich is trying to improve his position.
Bragovich is breathing heavily.
Network wants to control but Bragovich is keeping him busy.
Network is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bragovich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Network wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bragovich, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Network stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Network moves into full mount!
Bragovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bragovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Network has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bragovich has managed to get both his arms back between Network's legs - danger averted.
Network wants to sweep here but Bragovich controlling him for the moment.
Network preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bragovich postures up in Network's guard and throws a big left but Network blocks it.
Network lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bragovich!
Bragovich tries to reverse the position but Network maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Network sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manic Dreams Network dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Network stuffs the takedown.
Network fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manic Dreams Network seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bragovich.
Bragovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Network checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bragovich shoots in for a takedown but Network shows good takedown defense.
Manic Dreams Network has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drobo Bragovich.
Network misses with a head kick.
Bragovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bragovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Network drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Network tries to stand but Bragovich is controlling from the bottom.
Network sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bragovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Network doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Network manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Network is stalling in the full guard.
Network has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Network!
Network tries to hold on but Bragovich pushes him away.
Bragovich throws some wild stikes that Network manages to avoid easily.
Manic Dreams Network overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Network is desperately trying to improve his position but Bragovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Network tries to lock up and control but Bragovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bragovich looking to ground and pound but Network is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bragovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Network really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bragovich with shots to the head and body - Network looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bragovich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bragovich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Network sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Network wants to get back to full guard.
Bragovich seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Network is holding on to half guard well.
Bragovich stops Network from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bragovich lands a nice short elbow.
Network flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bragovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bragovich moves into full mount! Network won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bragovich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Network?
Network blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drobo Bragovich.
Well Network 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Manic Dreams Network!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Drobo Bragovich!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Drobo Bragovich!
Drobo Bragovich wins by split decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manic Network (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Houghotn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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23
135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manic Network!
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, Ray Houghotn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houghotn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Network.
Network misses with a body punch
and Houghotn counters with a straight right hand.
Houghotn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Network shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houghotn as he jumps to the side.
Houghotn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Network was covering up waiting for the punch and Houghotn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Houghotn throwing strikes from guard but Network blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houghotn wants to pass the guard but Network is keeping the position.
Network wants to sweep here but Houghotn controlling him for the moment.
Houghotn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Network has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houghotn has managed to get both his arms back between Network's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghotn wants to control from the top but Network keeps moving.
Network managing to control the position.
Network has momentary wrist control but Houghotn slips an elbow through the middle.
Houghotn looking to pass the guard.
Houghotn gets to his feet. Network looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Houghotn slaps away a takedown attempt from Network, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manic Network. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Network scores with a leg kick.
Houghotn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Network's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Network keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Network is not content to let Houghotn control the position.
Houghotn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Network is staying active underneath Houghotn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Houghotn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Houghotn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Network knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Network manages to get to full guard.
Network trying to control the position.
Houghotn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Houghotn stopping the sweep attempt from Network.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network keeping full guard, as Houghotn tries to pass.
Network is working an open guard so Houghotn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Houghotn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Network takes the fight into the clinch.
Network prevents a takedown attempt there.
Network stops a takedown attempt from Houghotn.
Network breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Network tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houghotn swivels and escapes.
Network has a takedown stuffed.
Network is breathing heavily.
Houghotn lands a two punch combo.
Houghotn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Network circles away.
Network misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houghotn misses with a takedown attempt - Network sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manic Network seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houghotn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Network clinches up with Houghotn and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Houghotn dominated that round.
That's time! Network's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Network takes the fight into the clinch.
Network is working for takedown but Houghotn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Houghotn has clasped his hands together around Network's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Network is looking to reverse the position.
Houghotn working the strikes but Network uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Network might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Network is looking to control Houghotn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Network avoid being mounted?
Network moves into full guard.
Houghotn wants to control from the top but Network keeps moving.
Houghotn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghotn trying to control but Network is working from the bottom.
Network looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houghotn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Network keeping moving, preventing Houghotn from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ray Houghotn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Houghotn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Network on his heels. He'll look to pass Network's guard now, I'm sure.
Network wants to sweep here but Houghotn controlling him for the moment.
Network wants to get back to his feet but Houghotn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Network wants to sweep here but Houghotn controlling him for the moment.
Houghotn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Network. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn tries to free his leg and advance position but Network is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Network kicks Houghotn off and gets to his feet.
Houghotn shoots for a double leg takedown but Network sprawls well. He's pushed Houghotn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Network pushes Houghotn up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houghotn tries to break free but Network pushes him back against the cage.
Houghotn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Network is defending well.
Houghotn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Network fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manic Network has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Houghotn.
Network looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Houghotn is fending him off so far but Network persists. Nope, Houghotn circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn loads up on a big right hand but Network slips the punch.
Houghotn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Network is fending him off so far but Houghotn persists. Nope, Network circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Houghotn. No joy for Network on that attempt.
Houghotn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Network's guard.
Network keeping moving, preventing Houghotn from controlling successfully.
Ray Houghotn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houghotn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houghotn wants to control from the top but Network keeps moving.
Houghotn tries to stand but Network is controlling from the bottom.
Houghotn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Network is proving hard to escape from.
Network looking to control.
Houghotn looking to pass the guard.
Network is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Network manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Network can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Houghotn is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Houghotn 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!
Houghotn gets the takedown into side control.
Network throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Network explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Houghotn shoots in looking for a takedown but Network manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Houghotn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Houghotn looks for a takedown but Network sprawls well.
Network shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Network closes the distance and clinches.
Houghotn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Network gets underhooks to prevent Houghotn's takedown attempt.
Manic Network has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Houghotn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghotn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Network pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Network content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Houghotn prevents the takedown attempt.
Network successfully pulls guard.
Houghotn lands a couple of elbows.
Houghotn is looking to work some ground and pound but Network has wrist control.
Houghotn is looking to advance position but Network has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Houghotn is looking to get to half guard.
Houghotn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghotn is refusing to be controlled, as Network sits in half guard.
Houghotn tries to get to full guard but Network has control of the leg.
Network gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Network defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houghotn.
Network rushes Houghotn and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network slowing the pace effectively.
Network is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Network holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Houghotn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Network is defending well.
Houghotn tries to score a body lock takedown but Network shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Network breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Network clinches with his opponent.
Network working Houghotn over with knees to the body.
Houghotn tries to score a body lock takedown but Network shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houghotn prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Network changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Houghotn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Network.
Network tries to close the distance and clinch but Houghotn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manic Network is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houghotn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Network doesn't manage to clinch there - Houghotn circles away.
Network misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houghotn shoots in and drives through. Network sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manic Network showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Houghotn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ray Houghotn!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ray Houghotn!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ray Houghotn!
Ray Houghotn wins by unanimous decision!
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