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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrell Wylde has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Darrell Wylde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Wylde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wylde has a takedown stuffed.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wylde.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Wylde gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Wylde throws an elbow but it misses.
Wylde working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wylde as Smith tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wylde.
Wylde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Wylde.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wylde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wylde lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wylde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Wylde lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wylde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Wylde.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylde won't allow it.
Wylde scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith just leaning against Wylde, taking a breather.
Wylde gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wylde is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Wylde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wylde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is rocked!
Smith is pressed against the cage. Wylde pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Smith! Two more big strikes from Wylde and Smith crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darrell Wylde!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devin Carrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Carrier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Carrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James is looking to score with low kicks.
Carrier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Carrier has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Carrier looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Carrier persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrier shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Carrier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrier.
Carrier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carrier has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrier avoids the body shot from James.
Carrier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Carrier fails with the takedown.
James clinches up against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Carrier wants a takedown.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Carrier goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carrier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Carrier.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carrier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James is trying to control the position but Carrier postures up.
Carrier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carrier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sid James wasn't active enough on the ground.
James misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Carrier persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Carrier getting side control.
Carrier tries to stand and escape but James is controlling the position.
Carrier throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carrier trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrier.
James with a hook.
Carrier shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James connects with a looping right hand.
Carrier blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carrier.
Carrier misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Carrier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James pulls Carrier in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sid James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carrier.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Carrier off the cage and back into range.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carrier tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carrier somewhat.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carrier's hands.
Carrier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James has managed to clinch.
Carrier has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James pushes Carrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carrier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carrier is looking for a takedown.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
Carrier wants a takedown.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carriers head.
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
Carrier tries for a takedown. No joy.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrier's elbow.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Carrier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Carrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with some punches.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Carrier.
Carrier fails to pull guard.
A short right from James on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrier's elbow.
James tries a body shot but Carrier blocks it.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrier's elbow.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sid James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James working aggressively here.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Carrier controls his hands.
James scores with a shot to the side of Carrier's head.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James tries a body shot but Carrier blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carrier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James scores with a shot to the side of Carrier's head.
James tries to work over Carrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James working aggressively here.
James misses with some punches.
Carrier is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands a right hand.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carrier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Carrier.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Carrier looking for a takedown.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Carrier controls the action.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Carrier controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries a body shot but Carrier blocks it.
Carrier looking for a takedown.
Carrier prevents a body shot from James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from James.
Carrier drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carrier avoids the body shot from James.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looks to land a right hand but Carrier moved out of range.
James throws a body punch but Carrier moves out of range.
Carrier defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from James finds it's way through Carrier's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carrier is defended easily by James.
Carrier slips under a jab.
Carrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carrier counters with a nice uppercut.
Carrier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Carrier persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Carrier is rocked!
Carrier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Oh Carrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carrier closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Carrier pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrier seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrier gets slowly back to his feet.
James scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with an uppercut.
Carrier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Carrier getting side control.
Carrier is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James has Carrier pulled in close to control his posture.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Carrier is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sid James wasn't active enough on the ground.
Carrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carrier shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carrier throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Carrier shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrier.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a body punch but Carrier moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James digs a good hook to Carrier's body.
Carrier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sid James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carrier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carrier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carrier shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Carrier has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James stops a takedown attempt from Carrier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carrier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James tries to throw a body punch but Carrier avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carrier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carrier doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carrier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Devin Carrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid James!
Sid James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Shockley (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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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Shockley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shockley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Shockley ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shockley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Shockley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shockley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tom Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Shockley.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shockley is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson clinches up with Shockley and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson tries a body shot but Shockley blocks it.
Shockley has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Shockley is looking for a takedown.
Shockley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thompson after a bit of a struggle.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Shockley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shockley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shockley being controlled here momentarily.
Shockley stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is trying to keep Shockley in close.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shockley.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shockley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shockley tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson!
Shockley is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson controls the position from side control.
Shockley is not content to let Thompson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shockley gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shockley wants to get back to full guard.
Shockley actively working from the bottom here.
Shockley actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Shockley gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shockley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Shockley wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Shockley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shockley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thompson escapes and throws Shockley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shockley is trying to work for a sweep but Thompson has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Shockley 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.
Shockley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shockley. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Shockley there.
No luck for Shockley with that takedown attempt.
Shockley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thompson back to the cage. Shockley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shockley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Shockley trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Shockley looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Shockley's ribcage. Shockley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shockley is breathing heavily.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shockley's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shockley misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shockley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shockley fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Shockley.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Shockley.
Shockley swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shockley controls his hands.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Shockley controls the action.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Shockley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockley blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Shockley misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shockley controls his hands.
Shockley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shockley.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shockley's elbow.
Shockley presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Shockley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shockley prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Russell Shockley has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shockley blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Shockley avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Shockley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shockley throws an elbow but misses.
Shockley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tom Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shockley's elbow.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson tries to work over Shockley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shockley avoids it.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shockley or not.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson presses Shockley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Shockley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson pushes Shockley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shockley blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Good body shot from Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson presses Shockley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Shockley'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!
Shockley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shockley misses with an uppercut.
Shockley misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shockley has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Shockley dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shockley on the ground.
Thompson has Shockley pulled in close to control his posture.
Russell Shockley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Shockley controlling him for the moment.
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!
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Shockley from controlling successfully.
Shockley won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Shockley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shockley trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Shockley tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shockley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Shockley. Shockley gets slowly back to his feet.
Tom Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Shockley.
Thompson slips a jab from Shockley.
Thompson clinches up with Shockley and pushes him back against the cage.
Shockley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shockley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tom Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shockley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Tom Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shockley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Shockley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shockley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Thompson catches Shockley right on the button with a cross.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shockley can do to turn this around?
Shockley slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Shockley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson rushes Shockley and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shockley.
Shockley avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Shockley is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shockley has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Shockley blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Shockley prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Shockley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shockley lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shockley backwards.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockley backwards.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shockley backwards.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Shockley wants a takedown.
Shockley blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shockley can't get the takedown.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shockley is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson digs a right hand into Shockley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shockley's gas tank.
Shockley is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Shockley avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Shockley seems to have recovered his senses.
Shockley avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shockley controls his hands.
Shockley swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson tries a body shot but Shockley blocks it.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Shockley avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shockley fails to land.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shockley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shockley.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thompson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turu Rapthlaka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Another Round. 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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23
275 lbs
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30
255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kev Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hawkins. No joy for Turu Rapthlaka on that attempt.
Turu Rapthlaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawkins counters with a leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hawkins enables Turu Rapthlaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hawkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turu Rapthlaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Turu Rapthlaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Turu Rapthlaka throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turu Rapthlaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turu Rapthlaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Turu Rapthlaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turu Rapthlaka postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turu Rapthlaka wants to get up but he can't break Hawkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hawkins looking to control.
Hawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turu Rapthlaka!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Turu Rapthlaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've been hearing good reports from Turu Rapthlaka's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hawkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turu Rapthlaka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Turu Rapthlaka gets back to half guard.
Turu Rapthlaka is looking to escape.
Hawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turu Rapthlaka moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turu Rapthlaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turu Rapthlaka keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins advances position into side control!
Hawkins working away.
Turu Rapthlaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hawkins's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turu Rapthlaka trying to control from the bottom.
Turu Rapthlaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turu Rapthlaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Turu Rapthlaka trying to control here.
Turu Rapthlaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka controlling the position.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins passes into half guard.
Hawkins prevents Turu Rapthlaka from improving his position.
Turu Rapthlaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!
Hawkins trying to control the action but Turu Rapthlaka just sinks the hooks in.
Turu Rapthlaka doesn't have the hooks in and Hawkins manages to turn into his guard.
Turu Rapthlaka keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Turu Rapthlaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turu Rapthlaka is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Turu Rapthlaka is keeping the position.
Hawkins prevents Turu Rapthlaka from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins pushes down on Turu Rapthlaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turu Rapthlaka is looking to control Hawkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turu Rapthlaka avoid being mounted?
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Turu Rapthlaka is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turu Rapthlaka tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura but Turu Rapthlaka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawkins to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turu Rapthlaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Turu Rapthlaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Turu Rapthlaka has the dominant position.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Turu Rapthlaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl out of it but Turu Rapthlaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kev Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins tries to keep at a distance but Turu Rapthlaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turu Rapthlaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Turu Rapthlaka has double underhooks.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Turu Rapthlaka has the dominant position.
Turu Rapthlaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Turu Rapthlaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Turu Rapthlaka has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka pushes Hawkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turu Rapthlaka has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turu Rapthlaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Turu Rapthlaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turu Rapthlaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turu Rapthlaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a right hand.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins takes a shot to the head.
Turu Rapthlaka lands with a left to the head.
Turu Rapthlaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Turu Rapthlaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turu Rapthlaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turu Rapthlaka.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turu Rapthlaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turu Rapthlaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawkins is rocked!
Turu Rapthlaka creates a bit of distance and cracks Hawkins with a massive left hook! Hawkins crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Turu Rapthlaka stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
In his post fight interview, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bella Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bella Woods will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy The Kid!
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, Bella Woods!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid gets a takedown into half guard.
The Kid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Kid seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Woods is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy The Kid!
An out of breath Jimmy The Kid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Survival kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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165 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norman Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz misses with a hook
so Melendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Melendez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Melendez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Melendez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Melendez is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Melendez prevents Diaz from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to hold on to Melendez's head to control him but Melendez postures up.
Melendez controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Norman Diaz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Melendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Melendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Melendez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Melendez tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Melendez taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz is not content to let Melendez control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A control attempt from Diaz but he's now mounted!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melendez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melendez is stalling in the full guard.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz controls Melendez momentarily but Melendez frees himself.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Norman Diaz.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a right hand that Melendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Melendez also avoids with ease.
Melendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Melendez ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norman Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Diaz jumps guard but Melendez stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Melendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Melendez's head.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Melendez.
Melendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Melendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Melendez circles away.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Melendez avoids them all with ease.
Melendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Melendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Melendez not doing much here.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Melendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Melendez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez controlling from side mount.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Melendez is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Melendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
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 Norman Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Melendez on that attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Melendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Melendez counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Melendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Melendez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Norman Diaz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Melendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Melendez is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Melendez is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gilbert Melendez.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Melendez keeps him there for the moment.
Melendez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Melendez stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Melendez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Melendez is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Melendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Melendez!
During a confident post fight interview, Gilbert Melendez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaslik Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seifer Almasy (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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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaslik Styless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seifer Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almasy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styless paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almasy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Almasy is looking to clinch but Styless is avoiding it.
Styless goes for a double leg but Almasy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Almasy continues to drive forward.
Styless blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Almasy blocks an elbow strike.
Styless struggles to land a body shot inside as Almasy controls his hands.
Styless lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Almasy.
Styless misses with a short punch on the inside.
Styless throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almasy blocks it with crossed arms.
Almasy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Almasy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Styless misses with the head strike.
Almasy looking to throw knees to the head but Styless is blocking nicely.
Styless will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Almasy up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styless using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almasy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Styless has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almasy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Styless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy missing with knees to the body.
Almasy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Almasy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Styless tries to work over Almasy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Styless is trying to break the clinch but Almasy has him pressed against the cage.
Styless tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaslik Styless. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almasy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Almasy being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy scores with a knee to the head.
Styless throws a punch but it's blocked by Almasy.
Styless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styless has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Styless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Styless utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Almasy scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almasy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Styless lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styless with a knee to the head.
Almasy tries to land a knee to the head but Styless blocks with his arms.
Styless manages to break the clinch.
Seifer Almasy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almasy rushes Styless and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Almasy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Almasy blocks an elbow strike.
Styless misses with a knee strike.
Styless working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Styless is trying to drag Almasy to the mat but Almasy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Styless throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almasy blocks it with crossed arms.
Almasy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styless has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Styless tries to land a knee to the head but Almasy blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almasy blocking some punches.
Styless fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Almasy scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Shaslik Styless has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almasy managing to block the knees to the body from Styless.
Styless lands with a short shot to the head.
Styless stalling in the clinch but Almasy improves position.
Styless can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Styless swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styless tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Almasy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaslik Styless dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaslik Styless's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Almasy tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almasy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Almasy tries to clinch up.
Almasy takes the fight into the clinch.
Styless misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Almasy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Almasy obliges.
Almasy is pushing Styless up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Almasy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Styless has a couple of punches blocked by Almasy.
Almasy stalling.
Styless drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almasy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Almasy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Almasy with a knee to the head.
Styless is rocked!
Almasy has Styless pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Styless is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Almasy - that's hurt Styless badly! Oh, another knee lands and Styless is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Styless doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Seifer Almasy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramanujam comes to the cage accompanied by Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bach Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe misses with a body punch
and Ramanujam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schtrappe's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ramanujam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schtrappe's guard.
Ramanujam looks to land a strike but Schtrappe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramanujam looking to pass the guard.
Ramanujam preventing the sweep.
Ramanujam trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramanujam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schtrappe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramanujam trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
Schtrappe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Ramanujam from controlling successfully.
Ramanujam throwing strikes from guard but Schtrappe blocks nicely.
Schtrappe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schtrappe pulls Ramanujam in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Schtrappe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramanujam.
Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramanujam.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramanujam.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramanujam throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ramanujam wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramanujam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ramanujam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schtrappe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramanujam's guard! Nice work there by Schtrappe!
Schtrappe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schtrappe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Schtrappe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramanujam is proving hard to escape from.
Ramanujam 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.
Schtrappe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Ramanujam slips the punch.
Schtrappe scores with a push kick.
Ramanujam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses.
Ramanujam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schtrappe blocks a leg kick.
Ramanujam throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Ramanujam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a good low kick that Ramanujam was not able to check.
Ramanujam lands a lovely overhand right.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramanujam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Schtrappe lands.
Ramanujam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schtrappe.
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!
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramanujam manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Ramanujam saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schtrappe blocks the body kick.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramanujam checks it well.
Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramanujam throws a push kick but Schtrappe slaps the foot to one side.
Schtrappe misses with a straight left.
Ramanujam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramanujam cracks the inside of Schtrappe's front leg.
Ramanujam throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
Ramanujam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramanujam digs a good body shot into Schtrappe's ribs.
Ramanujam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramanujam throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mahavir Ramanujam will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramanujam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schtrappe. That did some damage!
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Ramanujam missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe thows a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramanujam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ramanujam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schtrappe momentarily.
Ramanujam throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe is looking to score with low kicks.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
Ramanujam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schtrappe as he avoids it easily.
Schtrappe stuffs the takedown.
Ramanujam throws the kick towards the body but Schtrappe avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramanujam. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Ramanujam.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Ramanujam moves out of range.
Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramanujam.
Schtrappe fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramanujam in the body.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Ramanujam.
Schtrappe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramanujam throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramanujam.
Schtrappe slips a jab from Ramanujam.
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe thuds his shin into the meat of Ramanujam's side.
Ramanujam misses with a body kick.
Bach Schtrappe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses.
Ramanujam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramanujam wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping him busy.
Schtrappe is looking to control Ramanujam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schtrappe avoid being mounted?
Ramanujam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schtrappe is looking for a sweep. Ramanujam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramanujam is thwarting Schtrappe's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ramanujam tries to pass to full mount but Schtrappe defends it.
Ramanujam wants to take a breather but Schtrappe is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Ramanujam's leg. Ramanujam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramanujam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schtrappe's waist but Schtrappe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramanujam off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahavir Ramanujam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramanujam cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.
Ramanujam lands a slapping body shot.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe clobbers Ramanujam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramanujam. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe scores with a nice right hand.
Ramanujam cracks the inside of Schtrappe's front leg.
Ramanujam shoots in looking for a takedown but Schtrappe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramanujam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramanujam dives in and grabs Schtrappe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schtrappe pushes down on Ramanujam's head and hops out.
A jab from Schtrappe finds it's way through Ramanujam's defenses.
Schtrappe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Schtrappe checks a low kick from Ramanujam.
Schtrappe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramanujam avoids the head kick by Schtrappe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramanujam throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramanujam.
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut.
Schtrappe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schtrappe.
Ramanujam misses with a looping left.
Ramanujam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramanujam.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Ramanujam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramanujam down.
Ramanujam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Ramanujam misses.
Ramanujam wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Ramanujam moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bach Schtrappe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramanujam lands with an overhand left.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schtrappe counters with a thumping low kick.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Ramanujam strikes.
Schtrappe connects with a single shot there.
Schtrappe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramanujam loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Schtrappe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramanujam scores with a hook.
Ramanujam loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Ramanujam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramanujam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramanujam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schtrappe avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramanujam, right into the meat.
Ramanujam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe leaves Ramanujam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Ramanujam.
Schtrappe thows a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramanujam's hands.
Ramanujam lands with a nice body kick.
Ramanujam needs to keep his hands up - Schtrappe had a free shot at his head there.
Schtrappe walks into a left hand.
Schtrappe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Schtrappe. Ramanujam shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Schtrappe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramanujam under the eye.
Ramanujam wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Ramanujam scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramanujam throws a push kick but Schtrappe slaps the foot to one side.
Ramanujam misses with a body kick.
Schtrappe avoids a kick to the body.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramanujam blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe lands with a good body shot.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Schtrappe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Ramanujam avoids it easily.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Ramanujam saw that one coming.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
Ramanujam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schtrappe's calf.
Ramanujam lands a head shot.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramanujam misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe throws a front kick that sends Ramanujam stumbling back into the cage.
Schtrappe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schtrappe blocks the body kick.
Ramanujam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schtrappe is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe blocks a leg kick.
Ramanujam will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ramanujam lands with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schtrappe avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramanujam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramanujam.
Schtrappe throws a sloppy head kick and Ramanujam moves out of range easily.
Ramanujam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramanujam thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramanujam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramanujam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schtrappe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramanujam.
Ramanujam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bach Schtrappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schtrappe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bach Schtrappe!
Our winner, Bach Schtrappe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagles Giants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hong Entrance Song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagles Giants!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giants tries to land a leg kick but Hong saw it coming and moves away.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Giants counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hong's knee momentarily.
Giants thumps Hong with a low kick.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Giants moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick from Giants.
Hong checks a low kick from Giants.
Giants lands an overhand right.
Giants throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Giants misses
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giants throws a lazy head kick
letting Hong counter with a right hand.
Giants just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Giants. That's going to slow Hong down.
Giants steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Giants throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
Giants misses with a leg kick
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Giants lands a head kick. Hong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Giants doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hong throws a wild body kick that Giants sees coming a mile off.
Giants throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Hong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Hong blocks the leg kick.
Giants connects with a solid leg kick.
Giants checks a leg kick nicely.
Giants looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hong scores with a hook.
Giants throws a head kick that misses.
Giants looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Giants fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong thows a leg kick but Giants checks it
and Giants counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hong throws a hook but Giants blocks it.
Hong clobbers Giants with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hong moves out of range as Giants throws a body kick.
Tonton Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Giants has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Giants checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Giants throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Giants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Giants's knee but Giants avoids it well.
Hong slips a jab from Giants.
Giants misses the shot to the body.
Giants throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a leg kick.
Giants connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giants looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Giants tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giants moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hong.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Giants moves his leg out of the way.
Giants connects with a single shot there.
Hong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Giants goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Giants throws a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Hong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Giants lunges at Hong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hong's hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giants lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giants misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giants checks a leg kick.
Giants scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Hong.
Giants throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Giants moved out of range nicely.
Giants throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Giants.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Giants throws out a leg kick but Hong moves out of range and Giants only half commits.
Giants misses with a straight right.
Giants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Giants fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hong checks it well.
Giants shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Giants's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Giants swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tonton Hong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Giants finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Giants misses.
Giants fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hong checks it well.
Giants pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giants goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Giants on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Giants moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Giants throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Giants throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Giants throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Giants throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
Giants pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonton Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giants moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
Giants blocks a jab.
Hong misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Hong throws a leg kick but Giants sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Giants blocks a low kick nicely.
Hong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Giants sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hong avoids the head kick by Giants.
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!
Hong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Giants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong throws a low kick, looking for Giants's leg but Giants calmly moves out of range.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Giants throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Giants connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
A combination from Hong does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giants misses with a jab to the body
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Giants takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Giants throws a big shot that misses.
Giants throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Hong takes a swing at Giants's ribcage but misses.
Giants ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Giants takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giants misses with a low kick as Hong jumps back.
Giants misses with a leg kick
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Giants takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Some bone on bone action there as Hong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Giants misses
and Hong counters with a good low kick that Giants was not able to check.
Giants throws a low kick but Hong moves out of range easily.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Giants's ribs.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giants has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Giants's head back.
It looks like Eagles Giants has been cut.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong throws a head kick that misses
and Giants counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Hong sends Giants crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hong is motioning to the referee to let Giants up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Giants is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Hong ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Giants clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tonton Hong!
Tonton Hong is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tonton Hong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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