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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Spencer tries to work over Benton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benton blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Benton fails to land.
Spencer lands a right hand.
Spencer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benton scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Benton controls the action.
Spencer lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton dodges an elbow strike from Spencer.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benton blocking some punches.
Benton takes a shot to the head.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Benton on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benton misses with some punches.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Benton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Benton misses with a punch on the inside.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer lands an elbow inside that Benton shrugs off.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Benton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benton's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benton.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Spencer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benton is defending well for now.
Benton misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benton blocks an uppercut.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benton's elbow.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Benton digs a right hand into Spencer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spencer's gas tank.
Benton working aggressively here.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Benton.
Benton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benton misses with some punches.
Spencer lands a body punch.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spencer - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Benton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benton misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer lands with a short shot to the head.
Benton struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Spencer tries a body shot but Benton blocks it.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benton misses with the head strike.
Spencer tries a body shot but Benton blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Spencer.
A short body shot lands from Spencer as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spencer lands a body punch.
Benton scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Benton.
A right handed body shot lands from Spencer.
A short body shot lands from Spencer as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Benton is breathing heavily.
Benton can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Benton tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Benton back against the cage.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benton tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Benton.
Benton taking a breather.
Spencer tries to work over Benton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spencer lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice combination there by Spencer.
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benton in his tracks.
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Benton.
Spencer takes a shot to the head.
Spencer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Benton is trying to maintain a safe position but Spencer gets an underhook and turns Benton into the cage.
Spencer struggles to land a body shot inside as Benton controls his hands.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benton takes a shot to the head.
Spencer misses with a punch on the inside.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton presses Spencer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benton misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer presses Benton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benton stalling in the clinch but Spencer improves position.
Benton blocks a body shot from Spencer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benton.
Benton pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benton cracks Spencer with a nice body shot.
Spencer tries to work over Benton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Spencer tries a body shot but Benton blocks it.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Benton throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Benton misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Benton.
Benton prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Benton lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer is leaning against Benton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Benton lands with a left to the head.
Benton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benton working aggressively here.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Benton.
Spencer digs a right hand into Benton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benton's gas tank.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benton's elbow.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Spencer cracks Benton with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of Benton's head.
Benton can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Benton tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Benton back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Benton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Benton.
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
Benton cracks Spencer with a nice body shot.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of Benton's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer takes a shot to the head.
Benton blocks a body shot from Spencer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joe Spencer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benton's elbow.
Benton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spencer lands with a right to the head.
Benton can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Benton lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benton gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Spencer is leaning against Benton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benton blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentons head.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer has closed the distance and engaged Benton in a clinch.
Spencer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Spencer as the two fighters clinch.
Benton working aggressively here.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Benton looking to slow down the pace here.
Benton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spencer.
Spencer tries a body shot but Benton blocks it.
Spencer tries to work over Benton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Benton tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Benton back against the cage.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Benton controls the action.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Benton slows down the pace here.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer tries to work over Benton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer gets through Benton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentons head.
Nice body punch from Spencer - that landed with a thud.
Benton prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of Benton's head.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentons head.
Benton tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Benton back against the cage.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benton throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is leaning against Benton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
A body shot lands from Spencer.
Spencer lands with a right to the head.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer landing knees to the body.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer works on Benton's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Spencer.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer lands with a left to the head.
Benton prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Spencer digs a right hand into Benton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benton's gas tank.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Spencer.
A hook to the body from Spencer.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer lands a left hand.
Benton is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spencer.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of Benton's head.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Spencer.
Spencer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spencer tries to work over Benton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Spencer.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Benton avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Benton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joe Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spencer scores a nice knee to the body.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benton seems to have got his legs back now.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spencer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Spencer!
A very excited looking Joe Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaylen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Pastor Troy - I Want War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaylen Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimes .
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Grimes 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grimes duly obliges.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimes is defended easily by Jones.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimes off to one side.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Grimes .
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones cracks Grimes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grimes to stand back up!
Grimes is rocked!
It looks like Rick Grimes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a right hand from hell and Grimes is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaylen Jones!
Jaylen Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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245 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Goldman!
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, Kenny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goldman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goldman lands an elbow.
It looks like Kenny Stevens has been cut.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Goldman drags him back down.
Goldman working away.
Goldman cracks Stevens with a big right hand but Stevens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That has opened up Kenny Stevens's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Goldman 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.
Goldman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stevens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldman working the ground and pound from side control.
Kenny Stevens's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Stevens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jason Goldman!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Goldman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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9 - 1 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Reynolds dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Reynolds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reynolds is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body.
Reynolds drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reynolds controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Reynolds is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Reynolds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Reynolds!
James Reynolds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Michael Johnson had this to say: 'I gave it my all'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aegor Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Three 6 Mafia - Side 2 Side. A fine choice. Rivers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pursuit of Happiness. Aegor Rivers has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Jackson!
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, Aegor Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrone Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivers. Rivers obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Rivers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Rivers throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson cracks Rivers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivers has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivers on the side of the head.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivers at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Rivers 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.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers is rocked!
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Jackson cracks Rivers with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rivers falls to his knees and Jackson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Jackson!
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