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RFC 18: Endure PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvin Ray Dunkin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xander Timmons's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xander Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons misses with a straight right.
Timmons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dunkin regains half guard.
Dunkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dunkin is proving hard to escape from.
Timmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunkin, not yet.
Timmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmons is fighting to break Dunkin's control of his arms but Dunkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dunkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin is controlling Timmons's posture.
Dunkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvin Ray Dunkin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dunkin lands a slapping body shot.
Timmons with a poor takedown
and Timmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Dunkin slams his shin into Timmons's torso.
Dunkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmons if he has to take too many more of those.
Timmons throws a head kick but Dunkin moves out of range.
Timmons wants to clinch up but Dunkin keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Dunkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Timmons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunkin tests Timmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmons shoots and misses
and Dunkin counters with a solid body kick.
Dunkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dunkin scores with a shot to the body.
Dunkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmons.
Timmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Dunkin counters with a big head kick but Timmons shrugs it off.
Dunkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin cracks Timmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timmons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunkin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dunkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Timmons should have avoided that one.
Dunkin lands with a shot to the body.
Dunkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmons's sensitive parts.
Timmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunkin connects with a crisp jab.
Timmons closes the distance and clinches up with Dunkin, looking for a takedown. Timmons pushes Dunkin against the cage but Dunkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Dunkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dunkin thows a body kick. Timmons tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Timmons is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Dunkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin thuds a left hand into Timmons's body.
Timmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown but Dunkin shows good takedown defense.
Dunkin cracks the inside of Timmons's front leg.
Dunkin scores with a leg kick.
Dunkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmons's sensitive parts.
Dunkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunkin throws a leg kick which misses Timmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmons tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dunkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmons.
Dunkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin 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.
Timmons clinches with his opponent.
Dunkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmons.
Timmons jumps into guard, dragging Dunkin to the mat.
Dunkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Timmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alvin Ray Dunkin.
Dunkin thumps Timmons with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Timmons shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunkin feints and then cracks Timmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmons down.
Dunkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Timmons off the cage and back into range.
Timmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Xander Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunkin.
Timmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmons on the side of the head.
Timmons misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dunkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin lands a slapping body shot.
Timmons misses with a takedown
and Dunkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Timmons has his takedown stuffed
and Dunkin counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timmons shoots in but Dunkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dunkin digs a good hook to Timmons's body.
Timmons misses with a takedown
and Dunkin counters with a low kick, right behind Timmons 's knee.
Dunkin throws a head kick that Timmons semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin throws a nice head kick!
Xander Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dunkin cracks the inside of Timmons's front leg.
Timmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunkin can pounce on him.
Dunkin thuds his shin into the meat of Timmons's side.
Timmons throws a lazy body kick
and Dunkin counters with a leg kick.
Dunkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunkin thows a body kick. Timmons tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dunkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Timmons's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Dunkin.
Timmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Timmons is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dunkin! Timmons is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Miller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denton works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denton moves into full guard.
Denton has his feet on Miller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Denton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Denton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denton lands an overhand right.
Denton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Denton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Denton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.
Miller looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Denton scores with a jab to the body.
Denton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Denton closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Denton pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Denton.
Charles Denton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Denton scores with a hook.
Denton throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Denton thumps Miller with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Denton connects with a looping right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Denton enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Denton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Denton is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Denton 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.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Denton is proving hard to escape from.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Denton is keeping the position.
Miller prevents Denton from getting back to his feet.
Miller postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Denton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Denton slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Denton - that will leave a mark!
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denton tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denton to the ground. Denton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denton catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Denton connects with a high kick.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Denton.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denton.
Denton lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Denton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Denton catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller dives in and grabs Denton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denton pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Denton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Denton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denton lands a nice looking body shot.
Denton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Denton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Denton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Denton.
Miller tries to clinch up but Denton circles away and keeps his distance.
Denton shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Denton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Denton. Those never looked like landing.
Denton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denton dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller blocks a head kick by Denton.
Denton avoids a kick to the body.
Miller throws a body punch but Denton moves out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denton punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Denton thows a body shot but no joy.
Denton is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Denton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton lands a body shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Denton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Denton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Denton!
Miller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Denton.
Denton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denton lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Denton. That snapped Miller's head back.
Denton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller swinging wildly here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Denton.
Denton lands with a good body shot.
Denton thumps Miller with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller dives in and grabs Denton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denton pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Charles Denton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denton lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Denton tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Denton connects with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Denton. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Denton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Denton. Beautiful body shot.
Denton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Denton swivels and escapes.
Jake Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Denton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Denton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Denton wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Denton is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Denton is retaining full guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Denton keeps moving.
Denton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miller tries to hold on but Denton pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton controlling from the full mount.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Denton controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Denton's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Denton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Denton lands a nice looking body shot.
Denton lands with a shot to the body.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Denton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Denton cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Denton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Denton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Denton ducks down to avoid it.
Denton stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denton as he jumps to the side.
Denton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denton connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Denton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Denton scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Denton throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
enabling Denton to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Denton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Charles Denton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Miller.
Denton throws a shot to the body.
Denton tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Denton tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Denton to the ground. Miller is now in Denton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Denton holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller won't allow Denton to sweep him here.
Denton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller prevents Denton from getting back to his feet.
Miller passes Denton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denton tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Denton is looking to escape.
Miller 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Charles Denton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is keen to just control but Denton is a slippery customer.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Denton defending well.
Denton wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller blocks the strikes from Denton.
Miller prevents Denton from improving his position.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denton keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Denton wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Miller is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Denton throws a head kick that misses.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Denton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miller tries to bum rush Denton with a series of wild strikes but Denton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Denton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
Denton lands an overhand right.
Denton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denton's hands.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jake Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Denton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws a right hand that Denton ducks under and follows up with a left that Denton also avoids with ease.
Denton lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Denton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Denton 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Denton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Butch Shorette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shorette kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No New Friends. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Shorette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Everett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett misses with an uppercut
and Shorette counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Everett. That snapped Shorette's head back.
Everett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shorette.
Jab from Shorette.
Shorette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shorette misses with a wild combination.
Everett misses with a hook. Shorette ducked under it nicely.
Shorette just misses with a punch to the body.
Everett misses with a right hand
and Shorette counters with a right hand to the body.
Shorette moves out of range as Everett strikes.
Everett avoids the body shot from Shorette.
Everett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shorette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Everett throws a hook but Shorette blocks it.
Everett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Everett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shorette.
Everett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shorette.
Shorette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Everett moves away.
Shorette lands with a nice body punch.
Everett misses with a hook.
Everett misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorette lands with an overhand left.
Shorette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everett misses the jab.
Everett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shorette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shorette moves forwards but Everett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shorette defending well as Everett loads up on a big left hand.
Shorette lands a two punch combo.
Shorette misses with a wild body shot.
Shorette defending well as Everett loads up on a big left hand.
Everett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Everett throws a looping overhand right but Shorette ducks down to avoid it.
Everett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shorette takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorette scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Shorette.
Shorette lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Everett backs up against the cage.
Shorette is looking to wear down Everett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Everett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shorette.
Everett misses with an uppercut. Shorette saw that one coming.
Shorette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Everett.
Everett looks to land a left hand but Shorette moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorette ducks under a wild hook from Everett.
Shorette clobbers Everett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Shorette.
Everett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Everett is rocked!
A jab from Shorette misses.
Everett is still on wobbly legs! Can Shorette finish him?
Shorette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shorette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Shorette.
Shorette throws a looping overhand right but Everett ducks down to avoid it.
Everett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shorette.
Shorette throws a hook but Everett avoids it easily.
Everett defending well as Shorette loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Everett slips a jab and a cross from Shorette.
Everett slips a jab from Shorette.
Everett moves out of range as Shorette strikes.
Everett blocks a jab.
Shorette throws a hook but Everett avoids it easily.
Shorette looks to land a combination but Everett avoids it well.
Everett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shorette throws a hook but Everett avoids it easily.
Shorette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shorette is breathing heavily.
A combination from Shorette does no damage.
Shorette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shorette throws a hook but Everett blocks it.
Shorette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Everett.
Everett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorette moves away.
Shorette throws a hook to the side of Everett's head but Everett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shorette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Everett.
Shorette misses with a straight left.
Shorette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shorette missing with a left hand there. Everett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Everett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shorette.
Everett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shorette looks to land a left hand but Everett moved out of range nicely.
Shorette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Everett.
Shorette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Everett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Everett seems to have recovered his senses.
Shorette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Everett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shorette was well out of range. Poor timing from Everett.
Shorette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shorette does it's job there.
Shorette avoids the body shot from Everett.
Shorette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Everett throws a shot from downtown. Shorette moves away and avoids it.
Shorette takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Everett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shorette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Everett misses with a looping right.
Shorette lands a slapping body shot.
Shorette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Everett throws an overhand right that lands on Shorette's shoulder, as Shorette tries to avoid the shot.
Shorette throws a monster overhand right that drops Everett! Shorette follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Shorette!
After the fight, Butch Shorette was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon ODonnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karpesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oleg Karpesh enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon ODonnelly!
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, Oleg Karpesh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpesh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
ODonnelly wants to control but Karpesh is keeping busy.
Karpesh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ODonnelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ODonnelly gets back to full guard.
Karpesh trying to control the position from guard on top but ODonnelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODonnelly throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
ODonnelly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
ODonnelly has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Karpesh should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, ODonnelly has tightened it up now! Karpesh should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon ODonnelly!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drobo Bragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drobo Bragovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pony!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pony wants to slow Bragovich down by chopping away at his legs.
Pony misses the jab.
Nice shot by Pony.
Pony checks a leg kick.
Pony scores with a push kick.
Horrible takedown by Bragovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Pony which made him look bad.
Bragovich ducks under a wild hook from Pony.
Pony swinging wildly here.
Pony thows a body shot but no joy.
Pony stalks Bragovich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bragovich's face. Bragovich staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Pony there.
Bragovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pony.
Pony jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bragovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Pony misses the jab.
Bragovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pony.
Good shot there by Pony.
Bragovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pony will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pony misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony misses with a straight left.
Pony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pony. Bragovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Pony. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pony.
Bragovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drobo Bragovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pony cracks Bragovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pony scores with a hook to the body. Bragovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pony sprawls well. Pony wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bragovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Pony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bragovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pony as he avoids it easily.
Bragovich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bragovich fails with a takedown attempt.
Pony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pony lands a left and a right that send Bragovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Pony thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bragovich is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pony pounces like a tiger and cracks Bragovich with a vicious hook! Bragovich is down but not out! Pony follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Pony!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Basic striking
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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, Sandro Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rizzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hasanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Hasanov tries to advance to mount but Rizzo denies him.
Rizzo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rizzo struggling a bit here.
Hasanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Hasanov scores with punches from side control.
Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo is breathing heavily.
Hasanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Rizzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hasanov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rizzo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hasanov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aflatun Hasanov!
A relieved looking Aflatun Hasanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Vickers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellano has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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22
183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Vickers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vickers moves to clinch but Castellano breaks away
and Castellano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castellano.
Vickers tries to work over Castellano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vickers tries to clinch but Castellano moves away
and Castellano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castellano.
Vickers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vickers.
Castellano breaks from the clinch.
Vickers tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Castellano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Castellano trying to control the position from guard on top but Vickers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vickers has momentary wrist control but Castellano slips an elbow through the middle.
Vickers wants to stand and escape but Castellano is having none of it.
Castellano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Castellano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castellano postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellano content to stall in guard here.
Castellano won't allow Vickers to get back to his feet.
Castellano trying to control but Vickers is working from the bottom.
Vickers wants to stand up but Castellano is controlling him.
Castellano drops back looking for a leg! Vickers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vickers manages to kick Castellano off! Castellano jumps back into Vickers's guard.
Castellano prevents Vickers from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castellano drops back looking for a leg! Vickers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vickers manages to kick Castellano off! Castellano jumps back into Vickers's guard.
Castellano is pushing down on Vickers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vickers is fighting to maintain full guard but Castellano has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Castellano.
Castellano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Castellano trying to control the pace.
Castellano 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.
Castellano controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vickers is in trouble now - Castellano has advanced to mount!
Vickers is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vickers is looking to escape.
Castellano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vickers wants to get back to his feet.
Castellano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vickers is rocked!
It looks like Larry Vickers has been cut.
Castellano lands a big elbow - Vickers is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vickers is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rich Castellano!
A victorious Rich Castellano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Coleman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
273 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jeremy Coleman has been cut.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kevin Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coleman looks winded!
Allen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Coleman sprawling to the canvas! Coleman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Allen finish him?!
Coleman is rocked!
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Coleman avoids the head kick by Allen.
Coleman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen sends Coleman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Allen is motioning to the referee to let Coleman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That has opened up Jeremy Coleman's cut even more.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily. Allen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Coleman staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Coleman doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Allen!
Kevin Allen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'That loss to Taylor was a fluke. I can beat anyone in the division and deserve a shot at that belt.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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174 cm
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tarik Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Holly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Holly shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarik Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson slips a jab from Holly.
Holly takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holly's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holly keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Holly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tarik Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holly misses with a looping right.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Holly misses the jab.
Holly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holly.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Holly, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Holly against the cage but Holly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holly.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Holly avoids it well.
Holly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Holly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson won't allow Holly to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Holly keeps moving.
Holly wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Holly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson trying to control but Holly is working from the bottom.
Johnson stops Holly from standing up.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Holly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Holly has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Holly has control of the leg.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holly tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holly.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holly swivels and escapes.
Holly looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarik Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Holly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarik Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holly misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Holly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Holly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Holly counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holly throws out the jab.
Holly misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Holly is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson cracks the inside of Holly's front leg.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Holly misses with a straight right.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holly misses with a body shot.
Holly misses with a straight left.
Holly misses with a looping left.
Tarik Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Holly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Holly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holly misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Holly checks a low kick from Johnson.
A combination from Holly does no damage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holly sprawls well. Holly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holly.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holly backs up against the cage.
It looks like Crash Holly has been cut.
Crash Holly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Holly.
Holly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that Holly ducks under and follows up with a left that Holly also avoids with ease.
Holly misses with a hook.
Holly throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holly lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Holly as Johnson shoots in.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holly as he jumps to the side.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holly misses with a looping left.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holly but Holly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holly misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Holly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holly defends it nicely.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson cracks Holly with a good jab.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a low kick but Holly moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Holly just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tarik Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crash Holly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson clinches up with Holly and pushes him back against the cage.
Holly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson has Holly pressed against the cage, preventing Holly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holly struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Holly can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Holly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holly tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Holly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Holly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holly is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Holly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson trying to stall but Holly improves his position.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Holly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is trying to keep Holly in close.
Holly wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holly's waist but Holly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarik Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holly's head backwards.
Holly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holly swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson moves forwards but Holly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Holly misses with a looping left.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crash Holly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holly tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holly to the ground. Holly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Holly from standing up.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Holly wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarik Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Holly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holly pinned against the cage. Holly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holly manages to avoid it.
Tarik Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holly missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Holly counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash Holly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Crash Holly.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crash Holly!
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