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CCF 139: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salath Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen No Church In The Wind as his entrance music. Salath Sar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Dos Santos's chin.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Sar or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Santos which made him look bad.
Dos Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sar. That did some damage!
Sar fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Sar semi-blocks.
Sar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sar swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sar shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Sar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dos Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sar scrambles back to his feet.
Salath Sar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos wants to clinch up but Sar keeps it at a distance.
Sar throws a lazy uppercut
and Dos Santos counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sar misses.
Sar throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos, looking for a takedown. Sar pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos lands a jab.
Sar dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Sar blocks with his arms.
Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Sar is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Sar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sar is defended easily by Dos Santos.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Sar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Santos's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Sar.
Sar is looking for submissions but instead, Dos Santos has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Sar in close.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Sar pushes his legs off easily.
Sar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dos Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sar, into his guard.
My spies in Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(50 member cap) inform me that Dos Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dos Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sar throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Sar.
Sar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Sar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Dos Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos slips a straight right by Sar.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Santos.
Sar with a jab.
Dos Santos pushes Sar up against the cage in a clinch.
Sar takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dos Santos.
It looks like Salath Sar has been cut.
Sar is breathing heavily.
Sar tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sar shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense.
Sar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sar misses with a hook.
Dos Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.
Dos Santos has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Sar goes down! Dos Santos dives on top of him - Sar manages to get guard.
Sar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Sar won't let him.
Oh Sar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sar is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sar seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos wanted to stand there but Sar had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sar, not yet.
Dos Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sar is proving hard to escape from.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sar wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sar looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Sar won't let him.
Sar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sar.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Sar tries to improve position but can't.
Dos Santos stands up and beckons Sar to his feet.
Sar throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Sar is having none of it.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Sar ducks under and follows up with a left that Sar also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dos Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sar tries for a takedown but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sar throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Sar.
A good leg kick by Dos Santos.
Sar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Santos is trying to stand.
Sar wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sar to get the leverage.
Sar prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Sar is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Sar eventually gives up the hold.
Sar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dos Santos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dos Santos is now in Sar's guard. A big mistake from Sar there, giving up the dominant position!
Sar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dos Santos stacks Sar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dos Santos!
Dos Santos stands up.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that Sar semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Sar on that attempt.
Sar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Santos as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sar misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos connects with a body shot.
Sar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Sar shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sar throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Salath Sar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar'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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sar is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos digs a good hook to Sar's body.
Sar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Santos delivers a nice body kick.
Sar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sar.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Sar avoids it well.
Dos Santos clinches up against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sar is defending well for now.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sar's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Sar wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dos Santos missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sar's efforts to push away.
Dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dos Santos obliges.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sar looking for a takedown.
Sar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos stalling against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sar wants to break free but Dos Santos has control.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Sar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dos Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos working Sar over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Sar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sar is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salath Sar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the body.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sar's face.
Dos Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sar up against the cage.
Dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sar avoiding damage as Dos Santos throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dos Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sar somewhat.
Sar throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sar shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Dos Santos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Salath Sar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dos Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Santos momentarily.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sar has a takedown stuffed.
Sar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Sar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sar takes Dos Santos's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dos Santos is in trouble.
Dos Santos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dos Santos trying to get back to his feet but Sar is in full control for now.
Sar looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dos Santos is controlling Sar 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Sar is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Sar.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sar's guard.
Sar is looking for a triangle here but Dos Santos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has his arm trapped.
Sar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Santos's best efforts.
Sar wants to get back to full guard.
Sar manages to get to full guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sar is proving hard to escape from.
Sar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sar, not yet.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salath Sar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Sar's legs - danger averted.
Sar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Sar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sar has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos stands up from Sar's guard - Dos Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salath Sar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Oscar Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Oscar Dos Santos took to the microphone: 'This is my first win fighting in Cornell Cage Fighting, hopefully it will be the first of many!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Mcdonald will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales cracks Mcdonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Trey Mcdonald has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcdonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Gonzales.
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!
Mcdonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Hector Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Mcdonald.
A punch lands to the side of Mcdonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzales throws a leg kick which misses Mcdonald's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcdonald tries to avoid it.
Mcdonald looks winded!
Mcdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzales, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes Gonzales against the cage but Gonzales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcdonald is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonzales is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcdonald.
Gonzales connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mcdonald to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gonzales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hector Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percival Noffsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dos Equis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percival Noffsinger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noffsinger moves into the clinch.
Goldsmith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noffsinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldsmith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldsmith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldsmith wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldsmith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goldsmith counters with a shoot takedown. Noffsinger fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goldsmith prevents Noffsinger from getting back to his feet.
Noffsinger has his feet on Goldsmith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown attempt from Noffsinger. Noffsinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Noffsinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger has his takedown stuffed
and Goldsmith counters with a low kick, right behind Noffsinger 's knee.
Noffsinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noffsinger darts in trying to clinch
and Goldsmith counters with a series of strikes. Noffsinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noffsinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Noffsinger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noffsinger slips a jab and a cross from Goldsmith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Goldsmith. No joy for Noffsinger on that attempt.
Goldsmith drives through with a takedown into Noffsinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noffsinger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goldsmith dives into side control.
Goldsmith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Noffsinger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goldsmith is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Goldsmith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Noffsinger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Goldsmith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noffsinger's legs.
Goldsmith working the strikes but Noffsinger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith trying to pass the guard but Noffsinger defending well.
Goldsmith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noffsinger wants to get back to his feet.
Goldsmith is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noffsinger manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noffsinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Noffsinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goldsmith throws a right hand that Noffsinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Noffsinger also avoids with ease.
Noffsinger checks a low kick from Goldsmith.
Noffsinger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldsmith's guard.
Noffsinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Noffsinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldsmith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Noffsinger from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goldsmith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noffsinger has managed to get both his arms back between Goldsmith's legs - danger averted.
Noffsinger working some strikes from top position.
Noffsinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldsmith has wrist control.
Jonathan Goldsmith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noffsinger throws an elbow that misses. Goldsmith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noffsinger's guard. Nice move by Goldsmith!
Goldsmith wants to stand but Noffsinger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldsmith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform us that Noffsinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goldsmith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noffsinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Percival Noffsinger wasn't active enough on the ground.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noffsinger.
Percival Noffsinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noffsinger looks for a takedown but Goldsmith sprawls well.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldsmith tries to sprawl out of it but Noffsinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldsmith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Noffsinger.
Noffsinger misses with a takedown
and Goldsmith counters with a shoot takedown. Noffsinger fights it but they end up in guard.
Noffsinger wants to stand and escape but Goldsmith is having none of it.
Goldsmith wants to control from the top but Noffsinger keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonathan Goldsmith.
Goldsmith avoids the head kick by Noffsinger.
Goldsmith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noffsinger works Goldsmith's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldsmith is defended easily by Noffsinger.
Noffsinger 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noffsinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldsmith but Goldsmith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldsmith rushes Noffsinger and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Percival Noffsinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Goldsmith misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noffsinger is defended easily by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noffsinger clobbers Goldsmith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noffsinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noffsinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldsmith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noffsinger somewhat.
Goldsmith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noffsinger counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noffsinger fails with the takedown
and Goldsmith moves into the clinch.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
Goldsmith wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldsmith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Noffsinger fails to land.
Goldsmith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger has Goldsmith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goldsmith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goldsmith jumps guard.
Goldsmith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noffsinger is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noffsinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldsmith has wrist control.
Goldsmith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noffsinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noffsinger trying to control but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
Noffsinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldsmith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldsmith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldsmith looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noffsinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldsmith is keeping the position for now.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Noffsinger from controlling successfully.
Goldsmith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noffsinger controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goldsmith misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Noffsinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldsmith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noffsinger is looking to chop away at Goldsmith's legs.
Noffsinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Noffsinger wants to clinch
and Goldsmith counters with a series of strikes. Noffsinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noffsinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Goldsmith to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Percival Noffsinger has been cut.
Noffsinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noffsinger misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Percival Noffsinger just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Percival Noffsinger's cut.
That's time! Goldsmith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noffsinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Goldsmith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goldsmith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noffsinger misses with a body punch.
Goldsmith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Noffsinger regains guard immediately.
Goldsmith tries to stand but Noffsinger is controlling from the bottom.
Noffsinger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldsmith controls his hands.
Noffsinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noffsinger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Goldsmith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noffsinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown attempt from Noffsinger. Noffsinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
Noffsinger goes for a double leg but Goldsmith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goldsmith continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goldsmith gets underhooks to prevent Noffsinger's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Goldsmith.
Noffsinger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Goldsmith is trying to break the clinch but Noffsinger is controlling him.
Goldsmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonathan Goldsmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Goldsmith as Noffsinger shoots in.
Goldsmith misses with a double jab.
Noffsinger closes the distance and clinches.
Noffsinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Goldsmith to work.
Goldsmith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is looking to clinch but Noffsinger is avoiding it.
Goldsmith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noffsinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goldsmith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Noffsinger rolls with it to try and escape but Goldsmith cranks on the arm and Noffsinger is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Goldsmith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonathan Goldsmith made sure he mentioned Closed - Thanks for Support, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain by Stemm. Rick Grimes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
199 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branton is fending him off so far but Grimes persists. Nope, Branton circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Branton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grimes tries for a kimura but Branton is defending well.
Branton is looking to reverse the position.
Branton struggling a bit here.
Grimes wants to control but Branton is keeping him busy.
Grimes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Branton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grimes wants to control for a moment but Branton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branton keeps working.
Branton is trying to control but can't.
Grimes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branton keeps working.
Grimes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branton is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes.
Branton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton is trying to get back to full guard.
Branton pushes Grimes off looking to stand but Grimes dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Branton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Branton wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Branton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Branton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Branton!
Branton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grimes struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is not content to let Branton control the position.
Grimes tries to control but Branton manages to take his back.
Grimes 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.
Grimes wants to control his opponent's hands but Branton gets his hands free.
Branton keeps control of the position as Grimes tries to break free.
Grimes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Branton is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from Branton there.
Branton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Branton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Branton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grimes wants to improve his position but Branton is controlling well.
Grimes looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Branton pushes past his half guard into mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Branton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Branton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Billy Branton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Branton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes misses with a takedown
and Branton counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes shoots in but Branton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Branton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Grimes.
Branton wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Branton. No joy for Grimes on that attempt.
Grimes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billy Branton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Branton is concentrating on defense, preventing Grimes from advancing position.
Branton actively working from the bottom here.
Grimes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is trying to control the action in half guard but Branton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Branton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.
Branton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
Grimes wants to free his trapped foot but Branton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimes works his way into full mount!
Grimes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Branton has worked his arm free - good work by Branton!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton tries to improve position but can't.
Branton wants to control but Grimes postures up.
Grimes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grimes is trying to get an arm triangle but Branton is defending well.
Branton stops Grimes from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton can't do much from the bottom here.
Grimes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grimes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grimes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grimes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Branton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grimes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes wants to control but Branton is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Branton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grimes tries for a kimura but Branton is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branton is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Branton catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grimes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Branton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grimes blocks an elbow strike.
Branton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grimes pulls guard successfully.
Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimes working for a triangle but Branton defends it easily.
Branton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grimes's head.
Branton wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
Grimes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branton trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Branton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Branton trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branton trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Branton throws a big elbow that misses.
Branton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Branton pushes his legs off easily.
Branton tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Branton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Branton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is staying active underneath Branton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Branton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branton wants to control the pace but Grimes is squirming around nicely.
Grimes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grimes wants to control but Branton is having none of it.
Rick Grimes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Branton is landing with some decent strikes but Grimes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Branton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grimes?
Branton lands a big shot there that rocks Grimes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grimes can't escape the position.
Grimes keeps trying to improve his position.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes tries to lock up and control but Branton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Branton with a couple of short strikes.
Branton working Grimes over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton wants to control the pace but Grimes is squirming around nicely.
Branton is landing with some decent strikes but Grimes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grimes is rocked!
Grimes takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Branton's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Branton!
Billy Branton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akiyama Shinichi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shinichi is trying to get back to half guard.
Shinichi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shinichi gets back to full guard.
Shinichi keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Shinichi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shinichi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shinichi wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinichi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Morgan'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.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinichi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at All Around Training inform us that Shinichi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shinichi keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Shinichi wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shinichi's guard.
Shinichi tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Shinichi gets full guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Shinichi has his hands on Morgan's head, controlling the position.
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!
Morgan postures up.
Morgan pushing down on Shinichi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shinichi sees it coming and defends easily.
Shinichi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinichi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shinichi dives on top into guard.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Shinichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinichi looking to pass the guard.
Shinichi slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Shinichi has control of the leg.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Shinichi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Shinichi defends easily.
Shinichi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shinichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinichi slips nicely into half guard.
Shinichi not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinichi prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Shinichi wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Dan Morgan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morgan gets caught napping as Shinichi dives in and scores a takedown. Morgan manages to retain guard.
Shinichi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shinichi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shinichi looking to pass the guard.
Shinichi wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Shinichi forces his way into half guard.
Akiyama Shinichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shinichi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shinichi's back!
Morgan keeps control of the position as Shinichi tries to break free.
Morgan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Shinichi taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Morgan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Morgan!
After winning the bout, Dan Morgan 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turo Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Norton (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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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Hamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Norton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamara misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hamara misses the target.
Norton moves out of range as Hamara strikes.
Hamara lands with a nice body punch.
Hamara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norton backs up against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hamara, right into the meat.
Hamara misses with a hook to the body
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norton is looking to control Hamara's arms but Hamara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norton has his back to the cage.
Norton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norton is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
Hamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamara moves away.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamara. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hamara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hamara! Norton lets Hamara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamara connects with a single shot there.
Hamara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norton 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.
Norton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamara is just out of range.
Norton cracks a nice hook into Hamara's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norton. Norton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamara. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamara swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Hamara.
Hamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamara throws a leg kick
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamara throws a big shot that misses.
Norton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamara. Hamara obviously looking to wear him down.
Norton misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hamara throws a head kick that misses.
Hamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norton's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Norton lands a body shot.
Norton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hamara finds it's way round the side to connect with Norton's head.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Hamara saw that one coming.
Norton misses with a hook
and Hamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamara lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Hamara tenderised Norton's leg. Norton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norton lands a nice hook to Hamara's body. Hamara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turo Hamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hamara.
Norton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamara misses with an uppercut.
Hamara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamara, as that shot connected.
Hamara scores with a leg kick.
Hamara cracks a nice hook into Norton's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turo Hamara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamara misses the shot to the body.
Hamara scores with a nice right hand.
Hamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamara throws a lazy right hand but Norton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamara missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Norton avoids the body shot from Hamara.
Hamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hamara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hamara! Norton lets Hamara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Turo Hamara has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton slips a straight right by Hamara.
Norton misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamara throws a wild body kick that Norton sees coming a mile off.
Hamara lands with an uppercut that bounces Norton off the cage and back into range.
Hamara throws a big shot that misses.
Norton slips under a jab.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamara.
Norton throws out a loose jab but Hamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamara throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Hamara looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Hamara.
Norton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hamara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Norton scrambles back to his feet.
Turo Hamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hamara.
Hamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara lands with a right hand.
Norton lands a big right hand that sends Hamara crashing to the mat! Norton stays standing though and waves Hamara back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamara throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Hamara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Hamara.
Hamara throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Donk. Norton catches Hamara right on the button with a cross.
Norton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamara throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton steps in with a hook that catches Hamara right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Norton follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hamara looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Norton!
As Scott Norton got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: we are NWO'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kj Barakus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chevelle-Jars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Kj Barakus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kj Barakus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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30
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219 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kj Barakus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Te Huna does it's job there.
Barakus tries to clinch but Te Huna moves away
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kj Barakus has been cut.
Barakus slips a jab and a cross from Te Huna.
Te Huna misses with a few strikes there.
Te Huna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barakus under the eye.
Barakus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barakus shoots in and drives through. Te Huna sprawls well.
Barakus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakus closes the distance and clinches.
Barakus jumps guard but Te Huna stands there with Barakus around his waist. Barakus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kj Barakus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te Huna tries to break free but Barakus pushes him back against the cage.
Te Huna has had enough of the clinch but Barakus keeps him there for the moment.
Te Huna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barakus has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakus tries to pull guard but Te Huna holds him up against the cage and eventually Barakus drops back down to his feet.
Te Huna is trying to break free.
Barakus tries for a takedown but Te Huna manages to get underhooks.
Te Huna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barakus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
You can see the frustration on Te Huna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barakus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Te Huna, who protects the arm well.
Te Huna is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakus tries for a kimura but Te Huna is defending well.
Te Huna keeps Barakus under control for a moment.
Te Huna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Te Huna is looking for a sweep.
Barakus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Te Huna keeps working.
Barakus wants to stand but Te Huna has his arm trapped.
Te Huna is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barakus is controlling him well.
Te Huna wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Barakus has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Te Huna's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Te Huna is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Barakus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kj Barakus!
After winning the bout, Kj Barakus 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Magic In Me - B.O.B. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
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180 lbs
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World class 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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinochet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinochet circles away.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James gets caught flat footed, as Pinochet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinochet trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pinochet on the ground.
Pinochet looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pinochet is controlling James's posture.
James trying to control but Pinochet is working from the bottom.
James wants to stand but Pinochet is controlling his posture from full guard.
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pinochet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pinochet wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pinochet is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy inform me that Pinochet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James trying to control here.
Pinochet seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet is working for a submission of some sort.
James pushes Pinochet off looking to stand but Pinochet dives back in and keeps control.
Pinochet slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James is looking to escape.
James is not content to let Pinochet control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
Pinochet with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pinochet lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pinochet goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now James is on top in guard.
Pinochet lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
Pinochet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like Pinochet might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
Pinochet seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but James is holding on tight.
Pinochet wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinochet controlling from mount.
Pinochet has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James rushes Pinochet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinochet goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Pinochet with that takedown attempt.
Jesse James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James misses with some punches.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinochet blocks it with crossed arms.
James throws an elbow that misses.
Pinochet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands an elbow that stopped Pinochet in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinochet takes an elbow to the temple.
Pinochet can't get the takedown.
Pinochet breaks from the clinch.
James tries to clinch but Pinochet moves out of range.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
James tries to clinch up
and Pinochet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James swinging wildly here.
James stuffs the takedown.
Pinochet scores with a jab.
Pinochet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James moves in looking to clinch but Pinochet pushes him off.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinochet wants a takedown but no success here.
Pinochet is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinochet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinochet breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinochet thows a body shot but no joy.
Pinochet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James moves into the clinch.
James is pressed up against the cage. Pinochet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinochet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinochet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinochet circles away.
James moves into range and clinches up with Pinochet.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pinochet letting James take a breather here.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinochet blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinochet has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinochet up against the cage.
Pinochet dodges an elbow strike from James.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinochet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James presses Pinochet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from James.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James trying to land knees to the body.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
Pinochet lands a takedown into guard.
Pinochet stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
James wants to stand up but Pinochet is controlling him.
Pinochet passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
James tries to clinch there but Pinochet circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinochet is defended easily by James.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Pinochet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James wants to stand up but Pinochet is controlling him.
Pinochet wanted to stand there but James had control of the position.
James is looking to stand up but Pinochet isn't so interested in that idea.
Pinochet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Pinochet is looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.
Augusto Pinochet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinochet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinochet controls the pace.
Pinochet forces his way into half guard.
Pinochet lands with a punch from half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Pinochet sits in half guard.
Pinochet stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James wants to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Augusto Pinochet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Pinochet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinochet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
James rushes Pinochet and presses him up against the cage.
Pinochet tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Pinochet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pinochet blocks an elbow strike.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Pinochet blocks with his arms.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinochet backwards.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James is pushing Pinochet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James is pressed up against the cage. Pinochet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinochet circles away.
Pinochet scores with a nice strike.
Pinochet sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinochet gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinochet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinochet circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James moves to clinch but Pinochet breaks away
and Pinochet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
James tries to clinch up but Pinochet circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinochet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Pinochet ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinochet uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Pinochet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinochet 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Augusto Pinochet waved his t-shirt featuring Nutrition Your Way!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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