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WFC15 KneesvsThunders 185Title PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yazan Al Naber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros comes to the ring accompanied by Greek Gyros. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yazan Al Naber!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gyros looks to land a combination. Al Naber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Yazan Al Naber has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gyros slows the pace down.
Al Naber is trying to get back to his feet.
Gyros is staying tight to Al Naber's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gyros blocks the strikes from Al Naber.
Al Naber is not content to let Gyros control the position.
Al Naber on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Al Naber is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gyros takes a little break here. Al Naber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Al Naber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Naber is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gyros is staying active.
Gyros wants to control but Al Naber is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Naber as he avoids it easily.
Al Naber misses with a double jab.
Gyros slips under a jab from Al Naber.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Naber as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Naber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Naber lands a really nice looking cross but Gyros seems unphased.
Gyros looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Al Naber!
Al Naber is trying to stand up.
Al Naber looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros lands with some strikes.
Gyros working the ground and pound effectively.
Gyros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Naber is looking to escape.
Gyros controlling the pace for now.
Gyros working for a submission but Al Naber is keeping him at bay.
Gyros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gyros unloading with bombs!
Gyros controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gyros looks for a takedown but Al Naber sprawls well.
Al Naber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Naber wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gyros.
Gyros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gyros gets the takedown into side control.
Gyros working the head and body with strikes.
Gyros lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greek Gyros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yazan Al Naber's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gyros shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Al Naber's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Naber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gyros controls the pace.
Gyros drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Al Naber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gyros has Al Naber in his guard.
Gyros wants to hit a switch here but Al Naber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gyros there!
Gyros takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Al Naber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros working to try and regain half guard.
Gyros tries to buck Al Naber off but he can't manage it.
Gyros tries to hold on but Al Naber pushes him away.
Gyros really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gyros 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.
Gyros is trying to stand back up but Al Naber is controlling him
Gyros manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gyros is pulling down on Al Naber's head to control his posture.
Gyros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gyros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gyros has Al Naber pulled in close to control his posture.
Gyros has his feet on Al Naber's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A left and a right from Gyros both land. Nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gyros.
Gyros has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gyros moves away from the strike by Al Naber.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Al Naber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Naber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gyros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Naber avoids it really well and circles away.
Al Naber swings for the body but Gyros moves out of range.
A combination from Al Naber does no damage.
Gyros clinches with his opponent.
Gyros has hold of one of Al Naber's legs. Al Naber is fighting the takedown attempt but Gyros gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gyros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Naber is keeping the position for now.
Greek Gyros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gyros preventing the sweep.
Gyros tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Naber is retaining full guard.
Gyros not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gyros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greek Gyros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yazan Al Naber's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but Al Naber shows good takedown defense.
Gyros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Naber sprawls well initially but Gyros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gyros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Naber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gyros is looking to advance position but Al Naber won't allow it.
Gyros is trying to control. Al Naber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gyros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Naber!
Gyros controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Al Naber lands an overhand right.
Gyros tries for a takedown but Al Naber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gyros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Al Naber to the mat! Al Naber manages to get full guard.
Yazan Al Naber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gyros's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Al Naber is looking to stand up but Gyros isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros controlling from the top position.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Al Naber keeps moving.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Greek Gyros just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gyros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gyros throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Gyros gets the takedown into side control.
Gyros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Naber can do to turn this around?
Gyros is staying tight to Al Naber's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
Gyros blocks the strikes from Al Naber.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Naber is not content to let Gyros control the position.
Gyros just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Gyros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gyros 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greek Gyros!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between aj styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, aj styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
styles shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but styles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liddell showed some decent athleticism there.
Liddell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
styles pushes Liddell off looking to stand but Liddell dives back in and keeps control.
Liddell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Liddell working over styles with some ground and pound. styles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like aj styles has been cut.
styles controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Liddell wants to stand up but styles manages to regain full guard.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liddell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of styles is proving hard to escape from.
Liddell postures up and lands a big shot to styles's brow.
aj styles's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at aj styles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Liddell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Watch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Burger (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Watch Johnson!
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, Angus Burger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burger slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burger circles away.
Burger darts in and clinches Johnson up against the ropes.
Johnson prevents Burger from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Watch Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burger doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson clinches but Burger breaks the clinch
and Burger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Burger is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Burger is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Watch Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between F Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, F Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maka misses with a two punch combination.
Maka fails with a takedown attempt.
Unit has his takedown stuffed
and Maka counters by moving into the clinch.
Unit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maka tries to stand and escape but Unit is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Unit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Unit punching from the bottom.
Maka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maka is looking to take a break and control but Unit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maka is nestled in close to Unit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maka is looking for a kimura but Unit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maka to get the leverage.
Maka is keen to just control but Unit is a slippery customer.
Unit landing strikes from the bottom.
Unit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maka decides to stand up.
Unit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maka!
Unit landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maka tries to buck Unit off but he can't manage it.
Unit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Unit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maka is rocked!
Maka looks gassed!
Unit loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Maka scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Unit land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Unit stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). F Unit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Mtagwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the ring accompanied by McGee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
9 - 3 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Mtagwa!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mtagwa scores with the left hand. Mcgee knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Timothy Mcgee has been cut.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Mtagwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Mcgee with that takedown attempt.
Mcgee shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mtagwa misses the jab.
Mtagwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgee has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Mtagwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timothy Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mtagwa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mtagwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee pushes Mtagwa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mtagwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mtagwa keeps working.
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but Mtagwa defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee is working for a submission of some sort.
Mtagwa is trying to maintain the position but Mcgee is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgee wants to control but Mtagwa is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcgee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mtagwa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mtagwa is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgee sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgee throws a strike but Mtagwa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mcgee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcgee controlling from mount.
Mtagwa reaches up to try and control the position but Mcgee seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mtagwa rolls and tries to escape and now Mcgee has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is controlling the position but Mtagwa somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mtagwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgee is trying to control the action in half guard but Mtagwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcgee prevents Mtagwa from standing back up.
Mcgee is thwarting Mtagwa's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgee seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mtagwa has recovered full guard.
Mcgee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mtagwa dives on top into guard.
Mtagwa wants to get up but he can't break Mcgee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mcgee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mtagwa manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Mtagwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Mcgee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A swing and a miss from Mtagwa.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mtagwa as he avoids it easily.
Mcgee dives in and grabs Mtagwa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mtagwa pushes down on Mcgee's head and hops out.
No joy there for Mtagwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mtagwa throws a nice looking combination but Mcgee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgee is defended easily by Mtagwa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mtagwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Mtagwa sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mtagwa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcgee has a takedown stuffed.
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Mtagwa is breathing heavily.
Mcgee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mtagwa has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mtagwa parries the strikes from Mcgee easily there. Mcgee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mtagwa to escape.
Mcgee is trying to get an arm triangle but Mtagwa is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Mtagwa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mtagwa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mcgee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mtagwa, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcgee trying to control the position but Mtagwa is working away.
Mcgee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mtagwa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcgee's guard! Nice work there by Mtagwa!
Mtagwa won't allow Mcgee to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mtagwa tries to stand but Mcgee is controlling from the bottom.
Mcgee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mtagwa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mtagwa is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcgee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mcgee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but Mtagwa isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Mtagwa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Timothy Mcgee's cut.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcgee!
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Mtagwa shows good takedown defense.
Mcgee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mtagwa sprawls well initially but Mcgee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mtagwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Mtagwa trying to control from the bottom.
Mcgee thows a huge punch but Mtagwa dodges it nicely.
Mcgee is looking for a kimura here.
Mtagwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mtagwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mcgee is just content to waste time from the top position. Mtagwa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mcgee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcgee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mtagwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgee has gone for a leg lock! Mtagwa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgee's guard.
Mtagwa won't allow Mcgee to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcgee working for a triangle but Mtagwa defends it easily.
Mcgee wants to stand but Mtagwa is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mtagwa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mtagwa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcgee working for a triangle but Mtagwa defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcgee looking for subs off his back but Mtagwa has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mtagwa wants to stand but Mcgee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mtagwa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's entrance music is Irish Rebel Song. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Fox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Fox pushes Collins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Collins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Collins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fox is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Collins is controlling him well.
Collins wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Collins working the ground and pound but Fox is defending the strikes.
Fox wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a one two combo.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox 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.
Fox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Fox scores with a four punch combination!
Collins dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fox throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fox with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Fox.
Fox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Fox.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins misses with a body kick.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Fox tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox lands a high kick!
Collins swinging wildly here.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Fox looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fox circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fox!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Fox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fox throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
Collins is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
Fox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Fox throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Fox throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Fox does it's job there.
Jab from Fox.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Fox misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Fox.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox digs a good body shot into Collins's ribs.
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fox is looking to escape.
Fox kicks off Collins and gets to his feet.
Fox cracks Collins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Steve Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Collins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Danga de danga de dang - Fox scores with a four punch combination!
Collins wants to clinch.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fox is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a left to the body.
Fox pushes Collins away with a front kick.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins throws a leg kick but Fox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fox looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fox - that will leave a mark!
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fox throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Fox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Fox finds it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Fox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Max Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Fox.
Fox swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Fox throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins throws a low kick but Fox avoids it.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Fox works over Collins's head and body with a nice combination.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Fox scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Fox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox works over Collins's head and body with a nice combination.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Fox.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Fox's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fox duly obliges.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox 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!
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Collins throws a combination. Fox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fox avoids the body shot from Collins.
Fox digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Fox slaps away a takedown attempt from Collins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox looks to land a combination. Collins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fox drops Collins with a beautiful combination! Collins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fox is looking for the KO!
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Fox's corner calls for a 1-2. Fox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Fox avoids the head kick by Collins.
Fox scores with a jab to the head.
Collins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Fox throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Collins is looking to wear down Fox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fox throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Fox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fox swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox drops Collins with a nice combination! Fox dives into Collins's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins is working an open guard so Fox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fox misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Fox throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
Collins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins moves forwards but Fox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins misses with a combination
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fox slaps away a takedown attempt from Collins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Fox had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
A right-left combo lands from Fox.
Max Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Fox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fox 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 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Weak Knees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunders has chosen Johnny Thunders - Chinese Rocks 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Weak Knees!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Thunders!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunders shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thunders showed some decent athleticism there.
Knees is trying to get back to full guard.
Knees wants to get back to his feet.
Knees is refusing to be controlled, as Thunders sits in half guard.
Thunders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knees is pressing down on Thunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thunders throws a big right hand that misses.
Thunders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thunders throws and elbow that misses. Knees uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thunders's guard. Nice move by Knees!
Thunders is trying to control the position but Knees postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knees tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunders is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunders, not yet.
Knees with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunders lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knees!
Knees in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Knees working to try and regain half guard.
Knees is trying to stand up.
Thunders punching from mount but Knees doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thunders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thunders misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knees keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knees takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thunders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knees takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knees tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
BOOM! Thunders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thunders is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knees has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knees is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thunders working the ground and pound effectively.
Thunders avoids the attempt from Knees to control.
Thunders fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders unloads with some shots from mount but Knees bucks and avoids them well.
Thunders raining down shots from the mount!
Thunders thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thunders misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Thunders.
Thunders throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knees is desperately trying to improve his position but Thunders has a good base and remains in mount.
Thunders moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Knees has worked his arm free - good work by Knees!
Thunders looks gassed!
Thunders lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Thunders.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thunders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders in side control, throwing shots but Knees defends.
Thunders misses with the ground and pound.
Knees is trying to improve his position.
Thunders working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thunders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thunders cracks Knees with a big elbow.
Thunders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Knees is looking for a sweep.
Thunders misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knees is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knees wants to get back to full guard.
Knees tries to kick Thunders off but Thunders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunders dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thunders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knees doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thunders counters with a shoot takedown. Knees fights it but they end up in guard.
Thunders prevents Knees from getting back to his feet.
Knees utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knees working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thunders.
Thunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnny Thunders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunders prevents Knees from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thunders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knees looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thunders working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knees is on top in guard.
Knees throwing strikes from guard but Thunders blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunders is keeping the position for now.
Knees in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thunders wants to sweep here but Knees controlling him for the moment.
Knees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knees manages to get himself to full guard.
Thunders wants to control from the top but Knees keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knees controls Thunders momentarily but Thunders frees himself.
Thunders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knees works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thunders thows a big elbow that misses.
Thunders prevents Knees from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knees looks to clinch
and Thunders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knees working a defensive guard here.
Thunders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knees swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunders keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knees's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders lands a couple of digs.
Thunders content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Knees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knees keeping full guard, as Thunders tries to pass.
Knees preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thunders preventing the sweep.
Thunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knees looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knees falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunders counters with a takedown into side control.
Knees tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thunders working the head and body with strikes.
Thunders scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knees to see if he's OK.
Thunders working away.
Thunders lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thunders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knees gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunders throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knees's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knees tries to clinch up
and Thunders counters with a two punch combo.
Knees throws a head kick but Thunders moves out of range.
Thunders shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thunders connects with a nice short shot to Knees's temple.
Thunders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knees trying to hold on to Thunders's head to control him but Thunders postures up.
Thunders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knees's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knees is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders prevents Knees from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knees lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knees tries for a takedown but Thunders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thunders gets the takedown into side control.
Thunders landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thunders is putting a hurting on Knees here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thunders working the ground and pound.
Thunders working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knees takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knees takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knees to see if he's OK.
Knees is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thunders missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thunders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knees trying to control from the bottom.
Thunders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knees's head.
Thunders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knees wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees is trying desperately to improve position.
Thunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunders in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thunders is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Knees is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Thunders! Johnny Thunders retains his middleweight title!
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