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EFC 1: The Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Cobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Glenn (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 featherweight 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, Lucas Cobos!
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, John Glenn!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn tries to clinch but Cobos moves out of range.
Cobos feints and as Glenn raises his hands in defense, Cobos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cobos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glenn is keeping the position for now.
Cobos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glenn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobos stands up and waves to Glenn to follow him.
Glenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobos.
Cobos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Glenn moves into the clinch.
Glenn is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobos has double underhooks.
Glenn blocking some punches.
Cobos jumps guard and drags Glenn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Glenn is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobos has wrist control.
Cobos wants to stand and escape but Glenn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cobos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glenn is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobos is defended easily by Glenn.
Cobos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Cobos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cobos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Glenn is trying to maintain the position but Cobos is very close to passing his half guard.
Glenn tries to kick Cobos off but Cobos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cobos wants to take a breather but Glenn is having none of it.
Glenn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cobos decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glenn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glenn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cobos is breathing heavily.
Glenn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cobos content to control rather than advance.
Cobos is keen to just control but Glenn is a slippery customer.
Cobos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Cobos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cobos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Glenn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cobos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Glenn ducks under a wild hook from Cobos.
Cobos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glenn sprawls well. Glenn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cobos gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobos stuffs the takedown.
Glenn looks for a takedown but Cobos sprawls well.
Glenn slaps away a takedown attempt from Cobos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glenn throws a sloppy head kick and Cobos moves out of range easily.
Cobos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Cobos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glenn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobos dives in and grabs Glenn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glenn pushes down on Cobos's head and hops out.
Glenn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobos keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glenn misses with a head kick.
Cobos looks for a takedown but Glenn sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Glenn.
Cobos slaps away a takedown attempt from Glenn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobos sprawls well. Cobos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glenn gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glenn counters with a big head kick but Cobos shrugs it off.
Glenn with a lazy takedown attempt
so Cobos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cobos trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glenn is trying to control the position but Cobos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn wants to stand up but Cobos is controlling him.
Cobos distracts Glenn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cobos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cobos wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn keeping full guard, as Cobos tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Glenn digs a good body shot into Cobos's ribs.
Cobos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glenn as he jumps to the side.
Glenn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cobos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Glenn circles away.
Glenn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glenn shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobos tries to sprawl out of it but Glenn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Glenn closes the distance and clinches up with Cobos, looking for a takedown. Glenn pushes Cobos against the cage but Cobos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cobos takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glenn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Glenn wants to clinch but Cobos slips to the side
and Cobos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Glenn trying to control the position here.
Glenn wants to sweep here but Cobos controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobos stands up over Glenn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Glenn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glenn keeping moving, preventing Cobos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Cobos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Glenn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cobos.
Cobos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobos tries to pull guard but Glenn holds him up against the cage and eventually Cobos drops back down to his feet.
Glenn wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobos won't allow it.
Glenn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobos has him pressed against the cage.
Glenn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cobos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Glenn working hard to break the clinch.
Cobos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Cobos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glenn is trying to force a seperation but Cobos has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn has Cobos pressed against the cage.
Glenn pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cobos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glenn smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Glenn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Glenn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cobos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Glenn is looking for a sweep.
Cobos is looking to take a break and control but Glenn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobos working away.
Glenn is looking to reverse the position.
Cobos working away.
Cobos in the domination position with Glenn hanging on.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cobos is defended easily by Glenn.
Cobos tries to move into range but Glenn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn throws a head kick but Cobos moves out of range.
Cobos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glenn avoids it really well and circles away.
Glenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glenn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glenn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobos is fending him off so far but Glenn persists. Nope, Cobos circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cobos.
Glenn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobos circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glenn to the mat! Glenn manages to get full guard.
Cobos wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Cobos stands and steps away. Glenn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn misses with a takedown
and Cobos counters by clinching up.
Cobos misses with a knee to the head.
Glenn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cobos smiles and moves away.
Glenn tries to clinch but Cobos moves away
and Cobos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glenn won't be happy with that.
Cobos stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cobos lands in his opponent's guard.
John Glenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Cobos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Cobos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Price (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Cloud!
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, Travis Price!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price avoids the head kick by Cloud.
Cloud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cloud throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cloud napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cloud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Price's best efforts.
Price working Cloud over with strikes.
Cloud punching from the bottom.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cloud is not content to let Price control the position.
Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cloud gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cloud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cloud has control of Price's left arm, preventing Price from doing any damage.
Price with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloud is looking to stand up but Price isn't so interested in that idea.
Cloud controlling Price's posture.
Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cloud tries to get out of the position.
Price might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cloud kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Price being controlled here momentarily.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Price fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cloud avoids it really well and circles away.
Cloud fails with the takedown
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
Price misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Price lands a decent elbow from side control.
Price working away.
Price lands some shots froms side control.
Cloud is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Cloud is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Price asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cloud struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Price grinds an elbow into Cloud's temple.
Price throws a strike aimed at the side of Cloud's head but Cloud avoids it well.
Price taking a break here but Cloud is having none of it and regains half guard.
Price prevents Cloud from standing back up.
Price is thwarting Cloud's attempts to control the position.
Price not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cloud is looking to escape.
Cloud trying to control but Price postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Price dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cloud.
Price looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Cloud darts in trying to clinch
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
Cloud pushes Price away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Price gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cloud keeps working.
Cloud is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Price crashes against the mat.
Price working the ground and pound but Cloud is defending the strikes.
Price throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Price trying to control the position but Cloud is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cloud lands with a kick to the temple. Price shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cloud clinches but Price breaks the clinch
and Price counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Price prevents Cloud from improving his position.
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Cloud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud is trying to stand.
Cloud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Price trying to pass the guard but Cloud defending well.
Cloud wants to get back to his feet.
Price is looking to stall here but Cloud recovers full guard.
Price postures up in Cloud's guard and throws a big left but Cloud blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Tony Cloud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Price.
Cloud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Price sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cloud somewhat.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt
and Price counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cloud's guard now.
Travis Price has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cloud keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Cloud wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it.
Price trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Cloud wants to stand but Price is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price working some strikes from top position.
Price trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Price preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Price blocks a head kick by Cloud.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
Cloud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Price is fending him off so far but Cloud persists. Nope, Price circles away and we're back to standing.
Price takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cloud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Price.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Cloud looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well.
Price looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cloud tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Price counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cloud's guard now.
Price stops Cloud from standing up.
Cloud looking to control.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is looking to advance position but Cloud has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cloud looking to control but Price is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Price tries to hold on but Cloud postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Price holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cloud tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cloud throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cloud looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Price tries to hold on but Cloud pushes him away.
Cloud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud tries to control but Price wriggling away.
Cloud unloads with some shots from mount but Price bucks and avoids them well.
Cloud thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Price has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cloud's lack of action.
Cloud prevents Price from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Price displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cloud.
Tony Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown. Cloud tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cloud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cloud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cloud throws a nice head kick!
Price shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Price was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Price wants to control the pace but Cloud is squirming around nicely.
Tony Cloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Price.
I've got Price winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Price!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Cabrera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingston.
Alex Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the body.
Cabrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cabrera tries to stand and escape but Kingston is controlling the position.
Kingston is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabrera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is trying to stand.
Kingston missing with punches from the bottom.
Kingston wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kingston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kingston looks gassed!
Cabrera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kingston to the mat! Kingston manages to get full guard.
Kingston has his foot on Cabrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Cabrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cabrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cabrera stands up and waves to Kingston to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throws a series of strikes that have Kingston backpedaling.
Cabrera throws a head kick that half lands.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabrera counters with a nice body kick.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Kingston's front leg but catches the back leg as Kingston tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera gets a clinch.
Cabrera has Kingston pushed against the cage.
Cabrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabrera scores with a knee to the head.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Cabrera manages to get underhooks.
Alex Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Kingston.
Cabrera lands a good knee to the midsection. Kingston won't want to take too many of those.
Cabrera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
Kingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kingston is tightening it up a little... Cabrera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cabrera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cabrera taps out! nice BJJ there by Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). George Kingston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Z Pryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simmons might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Grandmas house. Z Pryde Simmons has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Z Pryde Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Will Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Will Smith has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.
Smith throws a series of punches but Simmons avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Simmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Z Pryde Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Smith.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith is rocked!
Simmons cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simmons has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Simmons finish him?
Simmons closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Smith out cold! Smith corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Z Pryde Simmons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeBron Jamess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBron Jamess will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Anderson!
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, LeBron Jamess!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamess scores with a three punch combo!
Jamess misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamess lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jamess buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Jamess throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jamess closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jamess.
Jamess closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jamess scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crunch! Jamess slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Jamess lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jamess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Jamess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jamess advances to half guard.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Jamess trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Jamess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamess trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamess tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Jamess drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Jamess off! Jamess jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Jamess tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson pulls Jamess in 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.
A nice combination there by Jamess.
Jamess throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
A jab from Jamess does it's job there.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamess scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jamess closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jamess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamess works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jamess lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jamess blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Jamess had a free shot at his head there.
A nice combination there by Jamess.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jamess's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jamess duly obliges.
Jamess is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jamess throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Jamess throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Jamess.
A head kick from Jamess lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Jamess throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamess misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Jamess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamess goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Jamess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamess looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jamess bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jamess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jamess checks a leg kick.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Jamess scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Anderson misses.
Jamess comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBron Jamess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamess throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Jamess had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamess lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jamess scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jamess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jamess lands with a slapping head kick.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jamess cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
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!
Jamess scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jamess connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Jamess lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jamess lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamess lands a jab-cross combination.
Jamess scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jamess has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jamess moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A solid body kick from Jamess.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron Jamess dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jamess closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Frank Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jamess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jamess throws a shot to the body.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jamess circles away.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Jamess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamess lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Jamess's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jamess duly obliges.
Jamess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jamess works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jamess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jamess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamess throws a one two combo.
Jamess scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Jamess counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamess moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LeBron Jamess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamess moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jamess moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jamess.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jamess.
Jamess lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Jamess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jamess's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jamess duly obliges.
Jamess lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Jamess jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Jamess scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jamess lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Jamess scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamess throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jamess throws a one two combo.
Jamess is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamess manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Jamess counters with a two punch combo.
Jamess throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jamess lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jamess.
Jamess lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Jamess takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jamess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jamess throws a one two combo.
Jamess's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jamess duly obliges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jamess.
Jamess displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jamess scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamess lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson moves forwards but Jamess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Jamess scores with a four punch combination!
Jamess feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
A nice combination there by Jamess.
Jamess displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Jamess counters with a two punch combo.
Jamess goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jamess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamess moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jamess lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jamess displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jamess scores with a three punch combo!
Jamess displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jamess scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamess moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Jamess misses.
Jamess lands a jab-cross combination.
Jamess avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Jamess scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamess's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jamess duly obliges.
Jamess lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jamess.
Jamess shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jamess trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Jamess is controlling well.
Jamess is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron Jamess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jamess lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamess slips a straight right by Anderson.
A punch combination from Jamess misses.
Jamess shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamess lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Jamess shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jamess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamess lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamess tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jamess.
Jamess has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jamess trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jamess with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anderson tries to hold on but Jamess pushes him away.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson is in a horrible position here. Jamess smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Jamess manages to pass to full mount!
Jamess working for a submission but Anderson is keeping him at bay.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamess has hold of Anderson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jamess is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jamess is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jamess on the ground.
Jamess is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Jamess is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jamess looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frank Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson can't escape the position.
Anderson tries to hold on but Jamess pushes him away.
Jamess tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson wants to hold on but Jamess pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBron Jamess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jamess has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron Jamess!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Zaldiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Zaldiar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaldiar was covering up waiting for the punch and Davison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davison stops Zaldiar from standing up.
Davison wants to control from the top but Zaldiar keeps moving.
Zaldiar being controlled here, momentarily.
Zaldiar trying to keep a closed guard but Davison is proving a slippery customer.
Zaldiar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaldiar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaldiar on the ground.
Zaldiar keeping moving, preventing Davison from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaldiar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Davison tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaldiar is retaining full guard.
Davison wants to stand but Zaldiar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zaldiar looking to control.
Zaldiar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davison is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zaldiar lands a nice shot to the head.
Zaldiar trying to control but Davison is having none of it.
Davison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zaldiar wants to control the pace but Davison is squirming around nicely.
Zaldiar lands a heavy elbow.
Zaldiar lands with some strikes.
Davison is trying to stand.
Zaldiar is working for a guillotine from mount but Davison frees his head quite easily.
You get the feeling that Davison really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Davison is breathing heavily.
Zaldiar content just to control the position here.
Zaldiar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davison is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaldiar won't let Davison get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zaldiar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zaldiar landing punches.
Zaldiar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Shawn Davison has been cut.
Zaldiar dominating with strikes here.
Shawn Davison's cut is getting worse.
Davison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davison tries to get out of the position.
Zaldiar working for a guillotine from mount but Davison is in no mood to give up.
The referee warns Davison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Davison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zaldiar controlling from the full mount.
Zaldiar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Davison is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Zaldiar trying to control but Davison is having none of it.
The referee warns Davison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaldiar wants to take his opponent's back but Davison doesn't allow it.
Zaldiar wants to control the pace but Davison is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Zaldiar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Davison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davison tries for a takedown but Zaldiar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaldiar sprawls well. Zaldiar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davison gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaldiar lands a big head kick that sends Davison tumbling to the mat! Zaldiar takes a step backwards and waves Davison back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davison shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaldiar tries to sprawl out of it but Davison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaldiar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Davison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaldiar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaldiar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Davison's head.
Jeez, Shawn Davison's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shawn Davison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Zaldiar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses as his entrance music. Hector Escobar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, David Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Escobar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Cabrera is defending well.
Escobar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cabrera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hector Escobar!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjergan Fjordfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Harris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjergan Fjordfoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Harris!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjordfoot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fjordfoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fjordfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjordfoot looking to pass the guard.
Fjordfoot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fjordfoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fjordfoot trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fjordfoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fjordfoot wants to get back to his feet but Harris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris gets to his feet - Fjordfoot follows without any prompting.
Fjordfoot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Fjordfoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fjordfoot looking to pass the guard.
Harris wants to stand up but Fjordfoot is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes Fjordfoot off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fjordfoot moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Fjordfoot gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harris tries to kick Fjordfoot off but Fjordfoot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fjordfoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Fjordfoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fjordfoot controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fjordfoot is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Fjordfoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushes Fjordfoot off looking to stand but Fjordfoot dives back in and keeps control.
Fjordfoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harris clinches.
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fjordfoot smiles and moves away.
Fjordfoot tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fjordfoot. That did some damage!
Fjordfoot checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fjordfoot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjordfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Fjordfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordfoot throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Fjordfoot postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Fjordfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fjordfoot throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Harris pushes Fjordfoot off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Bjergan Fjordfoot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fjordfoot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Fjordfoot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harris's guard now.
Fjordfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Fjordfoot distracts Harris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Fjordfoot is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjordfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Fjordfoot looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordfoot won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Fjordfoot postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fjordfoot holds on to Harris as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Fjordfoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris has a good base and remains in mount.
Fjordfoot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fjordfoot holds on, trying desperately to control.
Fjordfoot's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing strikes from the mount.
Harris has control of Fjordfoot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fjordfoot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fjordfoot tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Harris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fjordfoot tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
Fjordfoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris cracks Fjordfoot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fjordfoot can't escape the position.
Fjordfoot tries to lock up and control but Harris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fjordfoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fjordfoot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harris throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Harris goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fjordfoot is on top in guard.
Fjordfoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fjordfoot pushes Harris off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fjordfoot wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Fjordfoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjordfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Fjordfoot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fjordfoot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harris sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjergan Fjordfoot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjordfoot tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Fjordfoot tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard.
Harris wants to stand up but Fjordfoot is controlling him.
Fjordfoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is looking to stand up but Fjordfoot isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjordfoot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fjordfoot throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fjordfoot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harris takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harris managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fjordfoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fjordfoot is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjordfoot looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harris is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harris is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fjordfoot has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harris is not content to let Fjordfoot control the position.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Fjordfoot drags him back down.
Harris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fjordfoot connects with a decent elbow.
Fjordfoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Fjordfoot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fjordfoot lands some shots froms side control.
Harris taking a bit of punishment here - Fjordfoot scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fjordfoot staying calm.
Fjordfoot working the ground and pound from side control.
Harris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fjordfoot is controlling him well.
Fjordfoot looks up at the clock and then as Harris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fjordfoot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fjordfoot working the body and head with strikes.
Fjordfoot wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fjordfoot connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjergan Fjordfoot clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Fjordfoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Fjordfoot.
Harris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fjordfoot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fjordfoot postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fjordfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fjordfoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjordfoot prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Fjordfoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fjordfoot tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris tries to clinch but Fjordfoot moves out of range.
Fjordfoot tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Fjordfoot avoids it.
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Fjordfoot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fjordfoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Fjordfoot prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fjordfoot scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Fjordfoot slips an elbow through the middle.
Fjordfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Fjordfoot pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris is trying to stand back up but Fjordfoot is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Fjordfoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fjordfoot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fjordfoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fjordfoot trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Fjordfoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fjordfoot wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.
Fjordfoot is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fjordfoot thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Fjordfoot stalling away here and it's allowed Harris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fjordfoot.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fjordfoot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fjordfoot throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjergan Fjordfoot had his way with Gerald Harris in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fjordfoot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harris tries for a takedown but Fjordfoot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fjordfoot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Fjordfoot is controlling him well.
Fjordfoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Fjordfoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Fjordfoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Fjordfoot in his half guard.
Fjordfoot lands with a punch from half guard.
Fjordfoot working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Fjordfoot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bjergan Fjordfoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Fjordfoot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris is not content to let Fjordfoot control the position.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fjordfoot.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjordfoot.
Fjordfoot throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Fjordfoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Fjordfoot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Fjordfoot sprawls well.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Bjergan Fjordfoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fjordfoot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fjordfoot slows the pace down.
Fjordfoot trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bjergan Fjordfoot just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Harris feints and as Fjordfoot raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fjordfoot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harris!
Fjordfoot controlling from the full mount.
Fjordfoot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerald Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjergan Fjordfoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fjordfoot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjergan Fjordfoot!
Bjergan Fjordfoot is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Upton has chosen Shutterbug- by Big Boi as his entrance music. Luke Upton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Foreman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Upton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman doesn't manage to clinch there - Upton circles away.
Foreman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Upton blocks it with crossed arms.
Upton managing to block the knees to the body from Foreman.
Come on Foreman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Foreman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Upton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foreman.
Foreman blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman jumps guard but Upton stands there with Foreman around his waist. Foreman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Upton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Upton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Foreman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Upton is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Upton is trying to work for a kimura but Foreman is defending well.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
Upton prevents Foreman from improving his position.
Upton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Upton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Upton prevents Foreman from improving his position.
Foreman is looking to escape.
Upton seems to be working for a kimura but Foreman defends the submission attempt.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
Foreman is breathing heavily.
Upton is pressing down on Foreman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foreman is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foreman defends it well.
Upton is looking for a kimura but Foreman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Upton to get the leverage.
Foreman is trying to get back to full guard.
Foreman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Upton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Foreman is looking to clinch but Upton is avoiding it.
Upton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foreman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman wants to clinch up but Upton keeps it at a distance.
Upton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foreman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Upton is able to avoid easily.
Foreman wants to clinch up but Upton keeps it at a distance.
Foreman lands with a cross.
Upton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Upton.
Upton lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Upton. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Upton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Upton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Upton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foreman tries to clinch up but Upton circles away and keeps his distance.
Foreman clinches up with Upton and pushes him back against the cage.
Upton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Foreman tries for a takedown but Upton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Upton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foreman moves into the clinch.
Foreman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Upton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Upton scores with a leg kick.
Foreman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foreman wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Upton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sam Foreman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Upton lands a with a good body shot.
Upton cracks the inside of Foreman's front leg.
Upton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Upton swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Upton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Upton connects with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Upton, right into the meat.
Upton throws a head kick that Foreman semi-blocks.
Upton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foreman to the mat! Foreman manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Upton tries to free his leg and advance position but Foreman is retaining full guard.
Upton 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.
Upton is pushing down on Foreman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foreman is fighting to maintain full guard but Upton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foreman is staying active underneath Upton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Upton is pressing down on Foreman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foreman is holding on for now.
Foreman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Upton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Upton's back!
Upton trying to control the hands but Foreman won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Upton has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Upton turns into Foreman and is now in his guard.
Upton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foreman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Upton has managed to get both his arms back between Foreman's legs - danger averted.
Upton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Upton is working Foreman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foreman wants to stand but Upton is controlling the position.
Foreman keeping full guard, as Upton tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upton won't allow Foreman to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton pushes down on Foreman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Upton seems to be working for a kimura but Foreman defends the submission attempt.
Foreman is concentrating on defense, preventing Upton from advancing position.
Upton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Foreman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Upton has cracked it and Foreman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Upton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Upton!
Luke Upton is the new welterweight champion!
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