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GFC 54: Akabaro vs Duhrover 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bella Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bella Woods has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bella Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith rushes Woods and presses him up against the cage.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woods jumps guard but Smith stands there with Woods around his waist. Woods gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woods is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Woods trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woods has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Woods fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith wanted to stand there but Woods had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Woods manages to avoid easily.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith wants to stand but Woods is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Woods but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Woods in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paul Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Woods shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Woods to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Woods has the dominant position.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woods or not.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith avoiding damage as Woods throws knees to the body.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Woods tries to clinch up
and Smith counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woods.
Woods looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Woods, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Woods throws an elbow that misses.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Woods throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woods missing with knees to the body.
Woods tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Woods pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Woods has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Woods.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Woods darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Woods has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Woods is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Paul Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the back.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paul Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Woods's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Woods being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith gets to his feet. Woods looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woods's guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Shockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Ice Cream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Shockley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Shockley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blue Ice Cream!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shockley lands with a good body shot.
Shockley gets tackled into the cage by Ice Cream. Ice Cream maintains the clinch.
Ice Cream pushes Shockley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ice Cream pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ice Cream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ice Cream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ice Cream lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ice Cream is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shockley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ice Cream to the mat. Ice Cream regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shockley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ice Cream is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shockley, into his guard.
Shockley is breathing heavily.
Ice Cream is pushing down on Shockley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shockley is fighting to maintain full guard but Ice Cream has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shockley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ice Cream has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ice Cream landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cream breaks from Shockley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ice Cream throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shockley because Ice Cream loaded up on that one.
Ice Cream lands a couple of good shots and Shockley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ice Cream has the hooks in. Shockley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ice Cream lands a shot to the head.
Ice Cream trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ice Cream connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Shockley to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shockley just trying to survive but Ice Cream is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ice Cream is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Shockley up.
Ice Cream lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shockley tries to break free.
Ice Cream lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Shockley.
Shockley is rocked!
Ice Cream throwing damaging strikes from the back! Shockley could be in trouble here!
Oh Shockley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shockley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at VIP / 16 Elite Coaches / 1000$, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shockley fending off the submission attempt from Ice Cream.
Shockley seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream struggling to land strikes to the head as Shockley covers up.
Shockley is trying to break free.
Shockley just trying to survive but Ice Cream is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shockley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ice Cream's guard. Nice work there by Shockley.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ice Cream keeping moving, preventing Shockley from controlling successfully.
Ice Cream looking to control.
Shockley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ice Cream is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shockley, into his guard.
Ice Cream wants to pass the guard but Shockley is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream trying to control but Shockley is working from the bottom.
Ice Cream trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shockley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shockley is looking to take a break and control but Ice Cream is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ice Cream is in trouble now - Shockley has advanced to mount!
Ice Cream is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shockley with a couple of short strikes.
Shockley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ice Cream is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ice Cream is squirming around, avoiding Shockley's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shockley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ice Cream has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ice Cream!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ice Cream won't allow Shockley to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Ice Cream dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shockley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Shockley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shockley throws a lazy right hand but Ice Cream sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shockley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ice Cream was well out of range. Poor timing from Shockley.
Shockley throws a series of punches but Ice Cream moves out of range.
Ice Cream takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Shockley misses its intended target.
Ice Cream throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ice Cream. No joy for Shockley on that attempt.
Ice Cream keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shockley takes a swing at Ice Cream's ribcage but misses.
Russell Shockley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ice Cream lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ice Cream throws a nice inside leg kick.
Russell Shockley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ice Cream keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shockley.
Good leg kick by Ice Cream there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ice Cream throws a head kick that Shockley semi-blocks.
Ice Cream chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cream doesn't manage to clinch there - Shockley circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ice Cream throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue Ice Cream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ice Cream connects with a solid leg kick.
Ice Cream looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ice Cream turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Ice Cream.
Ice Cream connects with a solid leg kick.
Shockley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ice Cream lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shockley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ice Cream counters with a low kick, right behind Shockley 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ice Cream lands a head kick. Shockley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ice Cream misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ice Cream looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blue Ice Cream seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ice Cream scoring well with a low kick there.
Shockley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shockley lands a jab to Ice Cream's midsection.
Ice Cream throws a combination. Shockley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ice Cream.
Ice Cream connects with a leg kick. Shockley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shockley throws a hook but Ice Cream avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ice Cream.
Nice body kick there by Ice Cream.
Ice Cream throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ice Cream clinches up with Shockley and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ice Cream.
Ice Cream lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ice Cream lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shockley takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Ice Cream.
A short right from Ice Cream on the inside.
Shockley misses with some punches.
Ice Cream lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ice Cream pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ice Cream pushes Shockley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cream lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shockley to his knees! Ice Cream keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Ice Cream!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincoln comes into the arena with Mottaka by Queso blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Crawford's choice of entrance music: Kanye West- New Slave. Matt Lincoln could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Crawford's chin.
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148 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln is looking to slow Crawford down with leg kicks.
Lincoln scores with a jab. Crawford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lincoln throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crawford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lincoln. That one must have hurt.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincoln circles away.
Lincoln takes the fight into the clinch.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lincoln scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lincoln.
Lincoln prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lincoln lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crawford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lincoln avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Lincoln.
Lincoln lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
Lincoln works on Crawford's body with a couple of short punches.
Lincoln has Crawford pushed against the cage.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Matt Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Crawford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lincoln.
Crawford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lincoln gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lincoln lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lincoln pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Lincoln lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Lincoln scores with a shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Crawford is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincoln finish him?
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln steps in with a hook that catches Crawford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lincoln follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Crawford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lincoln!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Lincoln waved his t-shirt featuring Divinity 160Q 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kev Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kev Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smiths!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiths shoots in for a double leg but Hawkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smiths instigates a clinch.
Smiths tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiths misses with a wild body shot.
Smiths gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Smiths from advancing position.
Smiths wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiths seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smiths.
Smiths is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawkins is just riding it out for now. Smiths eventually gives up the hold.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smiths wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Smiths missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smiths trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smiths has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smiths.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Smiths controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smiths forces his way into half guard.
Hawkins gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controlling the position.
Smiths trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Smiths stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiths throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiths is one step ahead there.
Smiths stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiths lands a couple of elbows.
Smiths slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smiths tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smiths wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smiths trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths working away.
Smiths wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smiths tries for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Hawkins prevents Smiths from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiths tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hawkins regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiths throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Smiths from advancing position.
Hawkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smiths.
Smiths is trying to control. Hawkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smiths is working away from the top position though.
Smiths sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Smiths is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smiths to get the leverage.
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Smiths.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiths's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiths's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smiths is trying to get back to his feet but Hawkins has full control of the position and if anything, Smiths has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smiths has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smiths tries to escape but Hawkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smiths dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smiths fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smiths misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Smiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smiths.
Kev Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
Smiths shoots in but no luck this time.
Smiths shoots in and drives through. Hawkins sprawls well.
Smiths shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Smiths misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smiths shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins pinned against the cage. Hawkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiths is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawkins as he jumps to the side.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.
Smiths dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smiths closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins leaves Smiths with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smiths is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Smiths or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins which made him look bad.
Smiths wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiths.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Smiths. Smiths gets slowly back to his feet.
Smiths shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins pinned against the cage. Hawkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiths will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smiths with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiths looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
It looks like John Smiths has been cut.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiths wants to clinch.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiths tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawkins defends well and Smiths ends up having to push Hawkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hawkins wants to break free but Smiths has control.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiths fails with a takedown attempt.
Smiths tries for a takedown but Hawkins circles away easily
and Hawkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smiths shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl out of it but Smiths 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Smiths with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Hawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smiths's cut.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smiths tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Smiths tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smiths somewhat.
Hawkins gets tackled into the cage by Smiths. Smiths maintains the clinch.
Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smiths with a poor takedown
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kev Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smiths.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiths.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hawkins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smiths takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiths fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smiths tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smiths shoots in and drives through. Hawkins sprawls well.
Smiths looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smiths closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Smiths pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiths fails with the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Smiths toppling to the canvas! Smiths scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hawkins finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiths dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Smiths's head and hops out.
Smiths fails with the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smiths's knee momentarily.
Smiths moves to clinch but Hawkins breaks away
and Hawkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Smiths closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Smiths is looking to clinch.
Smiths doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a good low kick that Smiths was not able to check.
Kev Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawkins as he jumps to the side.
Smiths tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smiths somewhat.
Smiths fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkins as Smiths shoots in.
Smiths shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiths shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Smiths's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smiths tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkins swivels and escapes.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown.
Smiths tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkins swivels and escapes.
Smiths shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawkins pinned against the cage. Hawkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smiths fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawkins 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Hawkins!
After winning the bout, Kev Hawkins 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bellanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellanca comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Bellanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Wiley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Bellanca.
Bellanca connects with a looping right hand.
Wiley shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellanca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wiley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bellanca throws a lazy right hand but Wiley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiley blocks a jab.
Bellanca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bellanca gets a clinch.
Wiley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bellanca scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Wiley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellanca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bellanca lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiley won't want to take too many of those.
Bellanca using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wiley looks winded!
Bellanca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bellanca putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bellanca pushes Wiley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bellanca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bellanca using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bellanca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellanca lands with a light punch inside.
Bellanca lands a left hand.
Bellanca landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bellanca lands a right hand.
Wiley wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Bellanca has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Romeo Bellanca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Wiley.
Bellanca lands with a right to the head.
Wiley is rocked!
Bellanca working the clinch nicely. Wiley is working for position but Bellanca cracks him with a big knee to the head! Wiley crumples up against the cage and Bellanca lands two more shots before the ref can save Wiley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Romeo Bellanca!
A very excited looking Romeo Bellanca made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delvin Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Delvin Shore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Shore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Shore avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Stevens.
Stevens has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shore thinking.
Delvin Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore misses with a looping right.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stevens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shore throws a sloppy body shot
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Shore throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Stevens looking to throw knees to the head but Shore is blocking nicely.
Stevens is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shore prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shore tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Shore back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens stalling in the clinch.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Shore working aggressively here.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
Stevens blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Stevens as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shore fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shore being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stevens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is leaning against Shore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shore is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Shore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens is leaning against Shore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevens tries to land a knee to the head but Shore blocks with his arms.
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shore or not.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stevens takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shore.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens works on Shore's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Stevens stalling.
Stevens lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens stalling in the clinch.
Stevens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Delvin Shore has been cut.
Stevens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stevens lands a body punch.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Stevens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shore's face.
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stevens.
Stevens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shore takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent Shore's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delvin Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens is working Shore over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stevens.
Stevens is pushing Shore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Stevens.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Stevens lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Stevens lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stevens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Delvin Shore's cut.
That's time! Shore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevens works over Shore's head and body with a nice combination.
Shore throws a lazy head kick
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens jabs Shore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stevens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stevens throws a right hand that Shore ducks under and follows up with a left that Shore also avoids with ease.
Shore throws a right and a left that Stevens avoids nicely.
Stevens tries to bum rush Shore with a series of wild strikes but Shore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shore tries to land a front kick but Stevens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stevens throws a right hand that Shore ducks under and follows up with a left that Shore also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Shore.
The fighters circling - Shore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens moves away from the strike by Shore.
Shore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shore misses with a head kick.
Stevens tries to bum rush Shore with a series of wild strikes but Shore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenny Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevens.
Shore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Shore is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Shore misses its intended target.
Shore fails to land with a series of punches.
Shore takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore throws a front kick aimed at Stevens's knee but Stevens avoids it well.
Good shot there by Stevens.
Shore throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Stevens lands a jab-cross combination.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shore.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Shore dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Shore throws a right hand that misses
and Stevens counters with a right hand to the body.
Shore lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shore throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Stevens.
Shore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Stevens - that landed with a thud.
Stevens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shore or not.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Delvin Shore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Shore as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Kenny Stevens has been cut.
Shore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shore takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses.
Stevens feints a jab promting Shore to slip. Stevens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Shore.
Shore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Shore misses with a straight left.
Shore misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Shore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevens.
No joy there for Shore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Shore throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevens.
Shore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shore tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delvin Shore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a right hand that Shore ducks under and follows up with a left that Shore also avoids with ease.
Shore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Shore.
Shore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Shore avoids nicely.
Shore throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevens scores with a four punch combination!
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore steps in with a hook that catches Stevens right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Shore follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stevens looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delvin Shore!
A relieved looking Delvin Shore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Perez (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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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Perez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez checks a low kick from Myers.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Perez as he connects with a hook.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Myers lands a head shot.
Myers slips under a jab from Perez.
Myers wants to clinch.
Perez throws out a powerful jab.
Myers tries to land a front kick but Perez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perez misses with a hook
and Myers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
A short uppercut from Perez.
Myers misses with some punches.
Myers working aggressively here.
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!
Myers looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perez is trying to maintain a safe position but Myers gets an underhook and turns Perez into the cage.
Myers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myers is keeping busy.
Myers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Perez gets through Myers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez lands a body shot.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez stalling in the clinch but Myers improves position.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Myers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myers struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Myers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Perez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Perez taking a breather.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Myers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Myers.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez tries to circle away but Myers has him pinned against the cage.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Myers stalling in the clinch.
Myers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez gets through Myers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myers is keeping busy.
Myers trying to control the position but instead, Perez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Myers into the cage.
Perez can't break the clinch.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Perez's head.
Myers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Myers lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Myers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Myers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Myers controlling the action here for a moment.
Perez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Myers to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
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!
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
Myers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myers looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myers looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Perez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Myers wants to clinch.
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 Martin Myers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Myers misses the jab.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Myers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez tries to stall but Myers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Myers blocking some punches.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.
Perez blocking some punches.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perez.
Myers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perez pulls guard effortlessly.
Myers looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez working for submissions but it's allowed Myers to get to half guard.
Myers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Perez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Myers eats them both and turns towards Perez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Perez lands a jab.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Myers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Myers closes the distance and clinches.
Myers blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Perez prevents a body shot from Myers.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers misses with a knee strike.
Myers scores a nice knee to the body.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perez can't break the clinch.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Perez controls the action.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Myers has double underhooks.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez lands an uppercut.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Myers lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Perez is leaning against Myers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Myers throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez pulls guard.
Myers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers wants to stand but Perez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Myers stands and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers is thwarting Perez's attempts to control the position.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Myers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Myers's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been hearing good reports from Myers'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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Perez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Myers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Perez's guard. Nice work there by Myers.
Myers gets to his feet. Perez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Myers dominated that second round.
That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Myers slips a straight right by Perez.
Myers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Myers digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perez scores with a jab to the body.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Myers moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Myers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Myers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Perez lands the left hand.
Perez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez misses with a left hand
and Myers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Myers tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Myers back against the cage.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Myers controls his hands.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myers's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Myers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Myers lands a nice elbow.
Perez looking to stall.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Richard Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Myers just leaning against Perez, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Myers controls the action.
Perez presses Myers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Myers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Myers looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Myers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Myers as Perez tries to tie him up.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez digs a right hand into Myers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myers's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Myers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.
Myers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myers misses with a body punch.
Myers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Richard Perez has been cut.
Myers taking a breather.
Perez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Myers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perez dips to his left and cracks Myers with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
Myers misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Martin Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez looks to land a combination but Myers avoids it well.
Perez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers scores with a nice strike.
Myers looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Myers lands a nice shot that snaps Perez's head back.
Myers defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Martin Myers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez walks into a jab.
Perez jabs at Myers's body.
Perez misses with a looping left.
Martin Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Perez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Myers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Myers punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Perez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Myers throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Myers.
Well Myers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Myers!
Martin Myers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Pastor Troy - I Want War. Aksornpan has chosen Thai National Anthem - "Phleng Chat Thai" as his entrance music. Alak Aksornpan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaylen Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaylen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aksornpan is defended easily by Jones.
Aksornpan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Aksornpan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aksornpan shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jaylen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alak Aksornpan.
Aksornpan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
It looks like Alak Aksornpan has been cut.
Aksornpan looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at BLKOUT Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aksornpan.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws the left hand but Aksornpan avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Aksornpan moves his leg out of the way.
Aksornpan 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.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jaylen Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aksornpan fails to land the takedown.
Alak Aksornpan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aksornpan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aksornpan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aksornpan.
Jones throws a leg kick but Aksornpan moved away.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aksornpan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aksornpan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Aksornpan with an uppercut!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Aksornpan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aksornpan looks winded!
Jones throws a right and a left that Aksornpan avoids nicely.
Jones connects with a right hand. Aksornpan shakes it off.
That has opened up Alak Aksornpan's cut even more.
Jones tests Aksornpan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones sends Aksornpan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Aksornpan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aksornpan is rocked!
Jones lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaylen Jones!
Jaylen Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three 6 Mafia - Side 2 Side. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chekhov scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chekhov digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chekhov connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chekhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Jackson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhov moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Chekhov cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chekhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Chekhov scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Chekhov blocks a jab.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Chekhov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson works Chekhov's body with a nice hook.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Chekhov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Chekhov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chekhov thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Chekhov lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson looks winded!
Chekhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chekhov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chekhov - that will leave a mark!
Chekhov misses with a straight left.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chekhov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chekhov working aggressively here.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a left hand.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Chekhov avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Chekhov blocking some punches.
Chekhov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chekhov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chekhov leaning against his opponent.
Chekhov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Chekhov blocking some punches.
Chekhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson tries to work over Chekhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov is working Jackson over against the cage.
Chekhov working aggressively here.
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Chekhov throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Chekhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chekhov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov blocking some punches.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chekhov scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chekhov can pounce on him.
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with an outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Chekhov tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chekhov.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Chekhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chekhov breaks the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson cracks Chekhov with a good jab.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chekhov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Chekhov moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chekhov scores with a jab.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
Chekhov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chekhov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Chekhov.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chekhov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Chekhov.
Jackson throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chekhov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Chekhov counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chekhov. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Chekhov's shoulder, as Chekhov tries to avoid the shot.
Chekhov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chekhov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Chekhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chekhov misses with a series of wild punches.
Chekhov pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Jackson slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Chekhov shakes it off.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chekhov.
Chekhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a hook but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Chekhov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chekhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekhov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chekhov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chekhov.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekhov digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chekhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Chekhov controls the action.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Chekhov tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Chekhov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Chekhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chekhov lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Chekhov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Chekhov has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chekhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chekhov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Chekhov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson sizes up Chekhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chekhov.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chekhov.
Jackson lands a jab.
Chekhov lands a right hook to the body.
Chekhov moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Chekhov into the cage.
Chekhov breaks from the clinch.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Chekhov's belly button to the back.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Chekhov thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Good exchange - Chekhov coming out on top.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Chekhov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Chekhov's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Chekhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Chekhov moved out of range nicely.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chekhov moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Anton Chekhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Chekhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Chekhov slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson punishes Chekhov's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Jackson lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Chekhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chekhov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Chekhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Chekhov throws a nice head kick!
Chekhov clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Chekhov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chekhov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chekhov lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov misses with some punches.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Chekhov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Chekhov moves out of range.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anton Chekhov.
Well Chekhov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!
Our winner, Anton Chekhov, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by Matenrou Opera - Dolce. Duhrover has chosen Doggystyle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Duhrover!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duhrover checks it well.
Akabaro tries to land a front kick but Duhrover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Akabaro misses.
Akabaro lands a leg kick that knocks Duhrover off balance momentarily.
Akabaro tries to land a leg kick but Duhrover saw it coming and moves away.
Duhrover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Akabaro misses.
Duhrover doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Duhrover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duhrover throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Akabaro misses with a low kick as Duhrover jumps back.
Duhrover checks a low kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Duhrover checks it.
Akabaro scores with a push kick.
Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Duhrover avoids it.
Akabaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duhrover looks to score with a jab to the body but Akabaro is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akabaro misses with a straight right.
Akabaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Duhrover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akabaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Duhrover blocks a leg kick.
Duhrover scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duhrover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akabaro's head.
Duhrover is looking to stall here but Akabaro recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duhrover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duhrover postures up in Akabaro's guard and throws a big left but Akabaro blocks it.
Duhrover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akabaro is controlling Duhrover's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duhrover trying to control the position from guard on top but Akabaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akabaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akabaro is trying to control the position but Duhrover postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Kwame Akabaro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Akabaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duhrover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duhrover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Akabaro throws a low kick but Duhrover avoids it.
Duhrover moves out of range of the body kick.
Duhrover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akabaro moves away.
Akabaro swings for the body but Duhrover moves out of range.
Duhrover tries to clinch but Akabaro is having none of it.
Duhrover moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Akabaro looks to land a right hand but Duhrover moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akabaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duhrover takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Duhrover throws a body punch but Akabaro moves out of range.
Akabaro misses with a head kick.
Duhrover scores with a jab to the body.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Duhrover moved away.
Akabaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Duhrover.
Akabaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duhrover misses with a body shot.
Duhrover blocks a low kick nicely.
Akabaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akabaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akabaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akabaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Duhrover as he checks the leg kick.
Kwame Akabaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duhrover throws out a loose jab but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duhrover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akabaro rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duhrover's calf.
Akabaro tries to work over Duhrover's front leg with a kick but Duhrover checks it.
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duhrover checks it well.
Akabaro wants to slow Duhrover down by chopping away at his legs.
Duhrover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akabaro defends it nicely.
Duhrover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Akabaro quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro won't allow Duhrover to pass to mount.
Duhrover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duhrover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duhrover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akabaro's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duhrover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duhrover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akabaro is controlling Duhrover's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akabaro trying to control but Duhrover postures up.
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 Kwame Akabaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akabaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duhrover avoids a kick to the body.
Akabaro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duhrover's calf.
Duhrover fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akabaro.
Akabaro thows a body shot but no joy.
Akabaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duhrover throws a big shot that misses.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Duhrover.
Akabaro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akabaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duhrover.
Akabaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duhrover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duhrover moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Nice takedown defense from Akabaro. No joy for Duhrover on that attempt.
Akabaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Akabaro misses.
Duhrover blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duhrover.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Duhrover.
Horrible takedown by Duhrover or perhaps it was just good defense by Akabaro which made him look bad.
Duhrover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Akabaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akabaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akabaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Akabaro's head coaches at Silent Hill MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Akabaro.
Decent striking displayed by Akabaro there.
Duhrover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Duhrover's front leg.
Duhrover tries to clinch up.
Akabaro takes a swing at Duhrover's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akabaro.
Some bone on bone action there as Duhrover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duhrover takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Duhrover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Akabaro finds it's target.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Duhrover thuds a left hand into Akabaro's body.
Duhrover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duhrover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akabaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duhrover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duhrover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akabaro tries to avoid it but Duhrover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akabaro to the ground. Akabaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duhrover defending well as Akabaro loads up on a big left hand.
Akabaro wants to slow Duhrover down by chopping away at his legs.
Akabaro slips under a jab from Duhrover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Duhrover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duhrover.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Akabaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duhrover doesn't manage to clinch there - Akabaro circles away.
Duhrover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akabaro is trying to control but can't.
Akabaro is staying active underneath Duhrover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duhrover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duhrover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akabaro is looking for a sweep. Duhrover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akabaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akabaro.
Ben Duhrover has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duhrover is one step ahead there.
Duhrover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akabaro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akabaro trying to keep a closed guard but Duhrover is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro pulls Duhrover in close to his closed guard and prevents Duhrover from doing any damage or advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kwame Akabaro.
Duhrover scores with a jab.
Duhrover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duhrover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duhrover. Akabaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duhrover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Duhrover.
Duhrover drives through with a takedown into Akabaro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Akabaro is adopting a defensive guard.
Akabaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duhrover throws a big right hand that misses.
Akabaro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kwame Akabaro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akabaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duhrover checks it well.
Akabaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akabaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duhrover to score with a decent uppercut.
Akabaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akabaro counters with a nice body kick.
Akabaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Duhrover takes a swing at Akabaro's ribcage but misses.
Duhrover connects with a body shot that sends Akabaro's belly button to the back.
Duhrover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akabaro.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Duhrover checks it.
Akabaro cracks Duhrover with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duhrover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akabaro moves away.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Duhrover lands a right hook to the body.
Duhrover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duhrover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akabaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Akabaro looks for the body kick but Duhrover saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro is looking to land body kicks.
Akabaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akabaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akabaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duhrover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duhrover forces Akabaro back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akabaro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akabaro landing knees to the body.
Akabaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a low kick, looking for Duhrover's leg but Duhrover calmly moves out of range.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Akabaro throws a leg kick but Duhrover moved away.
Akabaro slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duhrover.
Duhrover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duhrover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Duhrover.
Akabaro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duhrover is able to avoid easily.
Akabaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akabaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duhrover just misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro misses with an uppercut. Duhrover saw that one coming.
Duhrover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Akabaro defends well and Duhrover ends up having to push Akabaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Duhrover.
Akabaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
Duhrover struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Duhrover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duhrover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duhrover throws a shot to the body.
Duhrover just misses with a punch to the body.
Duhrover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akabaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Duhrover.
Akabaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akabaro throws a body kick that misses.
Akabaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akabaro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duhrover misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kwame Akabaro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akabaro misses with a low kick.
Duhrover dives in and grabs Akabaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akabaro pushes down on Duhrover's head and hops out.
Duhrover checks the leg kick.
Akabaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duhrover.
Duhrover misses the shot to the body.
Duhrover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akabaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duhrover.
Duhrover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duhrover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duhrover struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Akabaro breaks from the clinch.
Akabaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duhrover throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duhrover tries to clinch there but Akabaro circles away.
Good work by Duhrover as he checks the leg kick.
Akabaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akabaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duhrover.
Duhrover tries to close the distance and clinch but Akabaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duhrover throws a right and a left that Akabaro avoids nicely.
Duhrover lands a body shot.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Duhrover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duhrover tries to clinch up.
Kwame Akabaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Akabaro feints and then cracks Duhrover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duhrover down.
Duhrover closes the distance and clinches up with Akabaro, looking for a takedown. Duhrover pushes Akabaro against the cage but Akabaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kwame Akabaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Duhrover.
Duhrover is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Akabaro cracks Duhrover with a good jab.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duhrover.
Duhrover loads up on a big right hand but Akabaro slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akabaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duhrover's hands.
Duhrover lands with a straight right. Akabaro didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duhrover ducks under a wild hook from Akabaro.
Duhrover tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akabaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Duhrover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duhrover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the liver by Akabaro. Beautiful body shot.
Akabaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for Akabaro. That snapped Duhrover's head back.
Duhrover moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Duhrover thuds a left hand into Akabaro's body.
Akabaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Akabaro digs a good body shot into Duhrover's ribs.
Duhrover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akabaro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akabaro throws the kick towards the body but Duhrover avoids it.
Akabaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duhrover.
Akabaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akabaro is looking to score with low kicks.
Akabaro misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Akabaro.
Akabaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akabaro throws a chopping leg kick but Duhrover manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duhrover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akabaro swivels and escapes.
Akabaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Duhrover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duhrover shoots in looking for a takedown but Akabaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duhrover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akabaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro cracks the inside of Duhrover's front leg.
Akabaro lands with a kick to the temple. Duhrover shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Akabaro wants to slow Duhrover down by chopping away at his legs.
Duhrover has Akabaro up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Duhrover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro is pushing Duhrover up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duhrover keeps control of Akabaro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duhrover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro had his way with Ben Duhrover in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Akabaro scores with a leg kick.
Duhrover closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akabaro is trying to control but can't.
Akabaro is controlling Duhrover's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Duhrover wants to free his trapped foot but Akabaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Duhrover there.
Duhrover wants to free his trapped foot but Akabaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akabaro tries to roll over but Duhrover keeps him under control.
Akabaro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Duhrover works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover unloads with some shots from mount but Akabaro bucks and avoids them well.
Akabaro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Duhrover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akabaro's head.
Duhrover not doing much here.
Akabaro is trying is best to control the position here.
Duhrover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duhrover not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akabaro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duhrover.
Duhrover is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akabaro defends it well.
Akabaro is not content to let Duhrover control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akabaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duhrover.
Akabaro tries to get to full guard but Duhrover has control of the leg.
Duhrover is pressing down on Akabaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akabaro is holding on for now.
Duhrover looks to land a strike but Akabaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akabaro is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duhrover wants to hit a switch here but Akabaro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duhrover there!
Akabaro tries to control but Duhrover wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro controlling from the full mount.
Duhrover can't escape the position.
Kwame Akabaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akabaro tries to control but Duhrover wriggling away.
Akabaro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duhrover is looking to escape.
Duhrover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akabaro looking to control but Duhrover is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akabaro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duhrover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Duhrover.
I think Akabaro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kwame Akabaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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