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CCF Midweek Mayhem 108 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniels Drinkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sleeping with Sirens. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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216 lbs
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Great wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniels Drinkis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drinkis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drinkis throws a looping overhand right but Spishak ducks down to avoid it.
Drinkis dives in for a single leg takedown but Spishak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spishak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drinkis landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Drinkis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Drinkis tries to stall but Spishak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spishak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Drinkis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drinkis is staying active underneath Spishak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drinkis wants to improve his position but Spishak is controlling well.
Drinkis trying to control but Spishak postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spishak is looking for a kimura but Drinkis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spishak to get the leverage.
Spishak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spishak wants to control but Drinkis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak wants to stand up but Drinkis has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Drinkis is trying to control but can't.
Spishak has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Drinkis works to full guard.
Spishak tries to free his leg and advance position but Drinkis is retaining full guard.
Drinkis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spishak defends well.
Spishak trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spishak content to stall in guard here.
Drinkis has a closed guard, preventing Spishak from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sammy Spishak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spishak moves out of range as Drinkis throws a body kick.
Daniels Drinkis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drinkis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spishak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drinkis.
Drinkis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spishak circles away.
Spishak moves out of range of the body kick from Drinkis.
Spishak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drinkis tries to clinch up.
Drinkis throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Spishak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drinkis with a poor takedown
letting Spishak counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniels Drinkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spishak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spishak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drinkis's guard.
Drinkis keeping moving, preventing Spishak from controlling successfully.
Spishak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spishak won't allow Drinkis to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spishak trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammy Spishak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Drinkis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Spishak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Spishak is looking to stand up but Drinkis won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis controls Spishak momentarily but Spishak frees himself.
Spishak throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drinkis trying to keep a closed guard but Spishak is proving a slippery customer.
Spishak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spishak content to control rather than advance.
Spishak prevents Drinkis from improving his position.
Spishak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drinkis is concentrating on defense, preventing Spishak from advancing position.
Spishak is looking to take a break and control but Drinkis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
That's time! Drinkis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drinkis looks to throw the jab but Spishak is out of range.
Spishak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Drinkis controlling the position for now.
Spishak trying to control from half guard but Drinkis is working away.
Spishak uses his free foot to push down on Drinkis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drinkis.
Drinkis is squirming around, avoiding Spishak's attempts to control the action.
Spishak avoids the attempt from Drinkis to control.
Spishak with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis tries to hold on but Spishak pushes him away.
Drinkis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Drinkis is working hard here to advance position.
Spishak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drinkis is looking to improve his position but Spishak isn't that keen on the idea.
Spishak dominating with strikes here.
Drinkis gets back to half guard.
Drinkis is looking to get back to full guard here but Spishak has managed to pass to side control instead.
Drinkis is trying to get back to half guard.
Spishak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spishak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drinkis some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drinkis is trying to control Spishak's posture but Spishak avoids it.
Spishak decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drinkis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spishak scores with a sloppy right hand. Drinkis should have avoided that one.
Spishak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drinkis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spishak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spishak throws a big elbow that misses.
Drinkis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drinkis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spishak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spishak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drinkis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spishak, into his guard.
Spishak looking for a guillotine here but Drinkis defends easily.
Spishak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drinkis is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drinkis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spishak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Drinkis wants to sweep here but Spishak controlling him for the moment.
Sammy Spishak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drinkis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drinkis wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drinkis pulls Spishak in close to prevent any damage.
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!
Drinkis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drinkis slips a jab and a cross from Spishak.
Drinkis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drinkis misses with an elbow strike.
Spishak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drinkis misses with a hook.
Drinkis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spishak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drinkis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drinkis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spishak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drinkis's best efforts.
Spishak wants to improve his position but Drinkis is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drinkis is just content to waste time from the top position. Spishak takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Drinkis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spishak pulls Drinkis in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spishak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drinkis has managed to get both his arms back between Spishak's legs - danger averted.
Drinkis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spishak is trying to keep Drinkis in close.
Drinkis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Spishak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spishak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drinkis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drinkis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spishak is trying to control the position but Drinkis postures up.
Drinkis distracts Spishak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spishak working for submissions but it's allowed Drinkis to get to half guard.
Spishak is looking to control Drinkis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spishak avoid being mounted?
Spishak is trying to get back to full guard.
Spishak keeping hold of Drinkis's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis is trying to control the action in half guard but Spishak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spishak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drinkis pulls his head out easily.
Drinkis tries to pass to full mount but Spishak defends it.
Spishak tries to roll over but Drinkis keeps him under control.
Drinkis working Spishak over with strikes.
Drinkis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drinkis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spishak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drinkis scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis is taking a breather. Spishak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Spishak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drinkis pulls his head out easily.
Spishak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spishak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drinkis with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drinkis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Spishak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drinkis postures up.
Spishak is looking for a triangle but Drinkis pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniels Drinkis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drinkis takes a swing at Spishak's ribcage but misses.
Drinkis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drinkis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spishak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Spishak can't do much from the bottom here.
Spishak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drinkis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spishak regains half guard.
Spishak trying to control but Drinkis postures up.
Spishak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Drinkis.
Drinkis stays in close to Spishak's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak is trying to keep Drinkis in close.
Spishak is looking for a triangle but Drinkis pushes his legs off easily.
Drinkis scoring with some ground and pound.
Drinkis wants to control from the top but Spishak keeps moving.
Spishak wants to sweep but no luck.
Drinkis connects with a couple of short punches.
Spishak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drinkis working some strikes from top position.
Spishak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spishak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drinkis chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Spishak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drinkis is controlling him.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Spishak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spishak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spishak looking to control.
Spishak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drinkis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis looking to sit in guard and control but Spishak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spishak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spishak drops back looking for a leg! Drinkis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drinkis manages to kick Spishak off! Spishak jumps back into Drinkis's guard.
Spishak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drinkis looking for a guillotine here but Spishak defends easily.
Spishak trying to control but Drinkis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drinkis pulls Spishak in close to prevent any damage.
Drinkis keeping moving, preventing Spishak from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drinkis is on top in guard.
Spishak is looking for a triangle but Drinkis pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniels Drinkis had his way with Sammy Spishak in that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
That's time! Drinkis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Drinkis looks to land a right hand but Spishak moved out of range.
Spishak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spishak throws the left hand but Drinkis avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Spishak. Beautiful body shot.
Drinkis tries a low kick but Spishak avoids it.
Sammy Spishak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drinkis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drinkis shoots in but no luck this time.
Drinkis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spishak's head.
Drinkis keeps Spishak at a distance using the push kick.
Spishak looks to land a left hand but Drinkis moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Drinkis.
Spishak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels Drinkis is winning the standup battle so far.
Spishak looks to land a combination but Drinkis avoids it well.
Drinkis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spishak lands an elbow from the bottom.
Drinkis tries to score with some ground and pound. Spishak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Drinkis trying to control the position but Spishak is working away.
Drinkis cracks Spishak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spishak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spishak is trying to control the action in half guard but Drinkis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Spishak is trying to control. Drinkis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drinkis keeping hold of Spishak's head, controlling as best he can.
Spishak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spishak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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. Spishak connects with a nice short shot to Drinkis's temple.
Drinkis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spishak with the ground and pound but Drinkis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spishak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak tries to free his leg and advance position but Drinkis is retaining full guard.
Drinkis is trying to control the position but Spishak postures up.
Drinkis keeping moving, preventing Spishak from controlling successfully.
Spishak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drinkis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drinkis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spishak manages to get himself to full guard.
Drinkis wants to control from the top but Spishak keeps moving.
Spishak wants to stand up but Drinkis is controlling him.
Spishak keeping moving, preventing Drinkis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drinkis motions for Spishak to come forward. Drinkis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spishak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drinkis.
Drinkis misses with a low kick.
Drinkis scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Drinkis.
Spishak throws out a loose jab but Drinkis uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drinkis takes a swing at Spishak's ribcage but misses.
Spishak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drinkis on his heels. He'll look to pass Drinkis's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spishak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniels Drinkis.
I think Drinkis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sammy Spishak!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sammy Spishak!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sammy Spishak!
Sammy Spishak wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jia Le Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Speakman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die Monster Die!. Jeff Speakman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jia Le Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Speakman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Speakman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speakman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Li swings for the body but Speakman moves out of range.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Speakman.
Speakman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Li was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to control but Speakman is keeping him busy.
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Speakman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Speakman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Speakman is looking to improve his position.
Li passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Speakman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speakman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Speakman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Speakman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Li scoring with strikes but Speakman is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li controlling from mount.
Li thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speakman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Li.
Speakman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Speakman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speakman wants to control but Li is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speakman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Speakman is looking to escape.
Li thowing shots but they're missing.
Li looking to ground and pound but Speakman is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Speakman is now in Li's guard. A big mistake from Li there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jia Le Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Li throws a front kick aimed at Speakman's knee but Speakman avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Speakman down.
Jeff Speakman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speakman checks a leg kick nicely.
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speakman was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Speakman down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looks to throw the jab but Speakman is out of range.
Speakman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Speakman down.
Li misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speakman staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Speakman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Li misses with a jab to the body
and Speakman counters with a left and a right that stings Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speakman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Li throws a hook but Speakman avoids it easily.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jia Le Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speakman moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speakman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Speakman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speakman blocks a body shot from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Speakman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speakman blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Speakman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Li slows down the pace here.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li wants to take the fight to the mat but Speakman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speakman's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Speakman.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speakman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Speakman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speakman's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jia Le Li dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Speakman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
It looks like Jeff Speakman has been cut.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speakman was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jia Le Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li throws a leg kick which misses Speakman's front leg but catches the back leg as Speakman tries to avoid it.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speakman was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
Li jabs at Speakman's body.
Speakman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Speakman.
Li has Speakman pressed against the cage, preventing Speakman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Speakman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li misses with some punches.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speakman's efforts to push away.
Li leaning against his opponent.
Speakman is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Speakman has his back to the cage.
Speakman blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li throws an elbow that misses.
Speakman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speakman blocks the elbow strike.
Li dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speakman can do to turn this around?
Speakman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speakman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li thows a body kick. Speakman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Speakman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Speakman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Li.
A decent looking cross lands there for Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
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!
Speakman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat.
Li misses with a body shot.
Jeff Speakman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speakman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speakman but Speakman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Li turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jia Le Li clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Speakman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Speakman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Li tries to score with a low kick but Speakman moves his leg out of the way.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Speakman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Speakman if he has to take too many more of those.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Li shoots in and drives through. Speakman sprawls well.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speakman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Speakman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speakman.
Speakman slips under a jab from Li.
Li lands a jab to the head.
Li lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Speakman checks it.
Li connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speakman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Li throws an off balance right hand
and Speakman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Speakman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Li thumps Speakman with a low kick.
Li lands with a straight right. Speakman didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a hook to the side of Speakman's head but Speakman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Li misses with a jab to the body
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Li rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Speakman counters with a big right hand! Oh Li is in trouble here! Speakman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Speakman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jeff Speakman made sure he mentioned HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percival Noffsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percival Noffsinger!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral throws a head kick that misses.
Noffsinger missing with a left hand there. Amaral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Noffsinger with that takedown attempt.
Amaral swinging wildly here.
Noffsinger moves into the clinch successfully.
Amaral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amaral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noffsinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amaral.
Noffsinger clinches up against the cage.
Amaral is looking to break free of the clinch but Noffsinger has double underhooks.
Amaral gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noffsinger.
Amaral is trying to break the clinch but Noffsinger is controlling him.
Amaral lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noffsinger.
Rafael Amaral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
Amaral throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amaral tries to circle away but Noffsinger has him pinned against the cage.
Amaral is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Amaral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noffsinger has him pressed against the cage.
Noffsinger is working for takedown but Amaral is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noffsinger wants to take the fight to the mat but Amaral manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amaral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noffsinger blocks a head kick by Amaral.
Amaral stuffs the takedown attempt from Noffsinger. Noffsinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Amaral lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rafael Amaral is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noffsinger looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral tests Noffsinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaral connects with a solid leg kick.
Amaral scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amaral lands a big head kick that sends Noffsinger tumbling to the mat! Amaral takes a step backwards and waves Noffsinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Noffsinger is rocked!
It looks like Percival Noffsinger has been cut.
Amaral has closed the distance and engaged Noffsinger in a clinch.
Noffsinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Amaral finish him?
Amaral using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noffsinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noffsinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Amaral manages to break the clinch.
Noffsinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amaral tries to avoid it but Noffsinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amaral to the ground. Amaral escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amaral throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noffsinger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Amaral is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Noffsinger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Noffsinger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amaral - the referee stops the clock and Noffsinger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amaral. Noffsinger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Amaral lands a big head kick that sends Noffsinger tumbling to the mat! Amaral takes a step backwards and waves Noffsinger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Amaral cracks Noffsinger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Noffsinger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Amaral finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amaral rushes Noffsinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noffsinger has Amaral pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amaral manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amaral escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amaral keeps the fight on the outside.
Amaral lands a nice looking kick to the body. Noffsinger takes a step back to recover.
Amaral lands a nice shot to the body.
Amaral turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amaral cracks Noffsinger with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Noffsinger tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Amaral pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Noffsinger is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Amaral!
A relieved looking Rafael Amaral thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kazansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazansky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danger Zone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Kazansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazansky fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazansky tries to sprawl but Grimes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grimes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kazansky could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grimes has cracked it and Kazansky is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grimes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Grimes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arizona Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio comes into the arena with Requiem for a dream blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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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
5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arizona Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
Del Rio has Reed pushed against the cage.
Del Rio tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Del Rio back against the cage.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rio is defending well.
Del Rio misses with a knee strike.
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Rio clinches with his opponent.
Del Rio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rio is defending well.
Reed can't break the clinch.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Rio won't allow it.
Del Rio stalling.
Del Rio lands an uppercut.
Del Rio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rio is defending well.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arizona Reed.
Del Rio is looking to break free of the clinch but Reed has double underhooks.
Del Rio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Rio looking to throw knees to the head but Reed is blocking nicely.
Reed working hard to break the clinch.
Reed keeps control of Del Rio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Del Rio misses with a knee to the head.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Del Rio, against the cage.
Reed taking a breather.
Del Rio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rio prevents it.
Reed is looking for a takedown.
Del Rio prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Reed in a clinch.
Del Rio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Del Rio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reed regains guard immediately.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rio looking to pass the guard.
Reed trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Del Rio advances position into side control!
Del Rio stands up and beckons Reed to his feet.
Del Rio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reed is trying to defend but Del Rio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Del Rio is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio passes into side control, despite Reed's attempt to control the position.
Del Rio is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Del Rio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Alberto Del Rio has been cut.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Rio sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reed has Del Rio up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed blocks an elbow strike.
Del Rio has Reed pressed against the cage, preventing Reed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Rio successfully pulls guard.
Reed won't allow Del Rio to get back to his feet.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Rio being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Rio's guard.
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Del Rio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Del Rio tries to get out of the position.
Del Rio pushes Reed off looking to stand but Reed dives back in and keeps control.
Reed content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio tries to kick Reed off but Reed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reed working Del Rio over with strikes.
Del Rio is trying to stand back up but Reed is controlling him
Reed tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Rio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reed prevents Del Rio from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arizona Reed was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Rio.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed clinches with his opponent.
Del Rio leaning against his opponent.
Del Rio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reed looking for a takedown.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arizona Reed.
Del Rio is struggling to control the position.
Del Rio is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Del Rio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio tries to pull guard but Reed won't allow it.
Reed is trying to push Del Rio away but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reed goes for a takedown attempt but Del Rio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Del Rio blocks the low kick.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Del Rio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
A big left from Reed misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Rio checks the leg kick.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Del Rio as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arizona Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Rio.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed tries to bum rush Del Rio with a series of wild strikes but Del Rio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed throws a body punch but Del Rio moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Del Rio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Reed.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
Reed goes for a double leg but Del Rio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Del Rio continues to drive forward.
Del Rio tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Rio effectively controlling the action here.
Del Rio pulls Reed into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Reed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Del Rio pushes Reed off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reed.
Reed scores with a one two! Del Rio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Del Rio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Del Rio tries to clinch up.
Del Rio tries to clinch up.
Reed blocks a head kick by Del Rio.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Del Rio is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
Del Rio can't break the clinch.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio misses with an elbow over the top.
Del Rio tries to land a knee to the head but Reed blocks with his arms.
Del Rio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Del Rio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually Del Rio manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Rio forces his way into half guard.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Del Rio is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Del Rio is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Del Rio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed tries to roll over but Del Rio keeps him under control.
Reed is positioning himself well to prevent Del Rio advancing to mount.
Alberto Del Rio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Reed is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arizona Reed just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Del Rio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Del Rio wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Rio tries to stand but Reed is controlling his head.
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reed.
Reed stops Del Rio from standing up.
Reed postures up and lands a big shot to Del Rio's brow.
Reed wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving.
Del Rio is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Rio dives on top into guard.
Del Rio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is looking for a triangle but Del Rio pushes his legs off easily.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Del Rio trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alberto Del Rio.
Del Rio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch.
Del Rio misses with the head strike.
Reed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Del Rio controlling the action here for a moment.
Del Rio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reed smiles and moves away.
Reed gets tackled into the cage by Del Rio. Del Rio maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Del Rio had his way with Arizona Reed in that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Del Rio blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed tries for a takedown but Del Rio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Rio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Rio's hands.
Reed throws a head kick but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Rio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arizona Reed.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
Del Rio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Del Rio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Rio blocking some punches.
Del Rio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Rio looking to throw knees to the head but Reed is blocking nicely.
Reed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Del Rio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Del Rio misses with a body punch.
Reed goes for a takedown attempt but Del Rio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Del Rio throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Rio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Del Rio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Rio tries to clinch up.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Rios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Del Rio.
Del Rio pushes Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving.
Del Rio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Rio trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arizona Reed was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alberto Del Rio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed fails to land the takedown.
Reed throws a right and a left that Del Rio avoids nicely.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alberto Del Rio.
I think Del Rio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alberto Del Rio!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Alberto Del Rio!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Alberto Del Rio!
Alberto Del Rio wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slabodan Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milosevic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Symphony of Destruction. Slabodan Milosevic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
187 lbs
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165 lbs
14 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slabodan Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Milosevic as he connects with a hook.
Apanson walks into a left hand.
Milosevic slips a jab and a cross from Apanson.
Apanson looking to score a takedown here. Milosevic is defending well but Apanson drives through and ends up in Milosevic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Apanson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apanson trying to control but Milosevic is working from the bottom.
Apanson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Apanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johan Apanson.
Milosevic throws a one two combo.
Apanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Apanson.
A jab from Milosevic misses.
Milosevic connects with a crisp jab.
Apanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Apanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Apanson.
Apanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milosevic swivels and escapes.
Nice straight punches there by Milosevic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Milosevic.
Milosevic misses with a looping right.
Apanson missing with a left hand there. Milosevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Milosevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milosevic scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milosevic tried to score with a low kick but Apanson checks it.
Apanson moves out of range of the body kick from Milosevic.
Apanson loads up on a big right hand but Milosevic slips the punch.
Milosevic slips a jab and a cross from Apanson.
Milosevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Milosevic misses with a hook. Apanson ducked under it nicely.
Milosevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Slabodan Milosevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Milosevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Milosevic.
Apanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apanson swinging wildly here.
Milosevic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Milosevic misses with a straight right.
Milosevic scores with a decent looking hook.
Milosevic throws an overhand right that lands on Apanson's shoulder, as Apanson tries to avoid the shot.
Apanson misses with a takedown attempt - Milosevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Milosevic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Apanson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Apanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic fails to land with a series of punches.
Apanson misses with a double jab.
Apanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Milosevic. That one must have hurt.
Apanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apanson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Apanson throws a looping overhand right but Milosevic ducks down to avoid it.
Apanson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Milosevic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apanson.
Apanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milosevic misses with a straight left.
Milosevic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Apanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Milosevic. That did some damage!
Milosevic slaps away a takedown attempt from Apanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milosevic throws a sloppy head kick and Apanson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apanson throws a sloppy head kick and Milosevic moves out of range easily.
Apanson tries to move into range but Milosevic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Milosevic digs a good hook to Apanson's body.
Milosevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Milosevic.
Apanson blocks a head kick by Milosevic.
Nice defenses there by Apanson.
Milosevic missing with a left hand there. Apanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slabodan Milosevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Milosevic.
Apanson blocks a head kick by Milosevic.
Apanson is looking to clinch.
Milosevic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Apanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Milosevic throws a body punch but Apanson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Apanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apanson looks to land a left hand but Milosevic moved out of range nicely.
Milosevic misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slabodan Milosevic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Apanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milosevic swings for the body but Apanson moves out of range.
Apanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Apanson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Apanson thumps Milosevic with a low kick.
Milosevic moves out of range of the leg kick from Apanson.
Apanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Apanson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milosevic lands a big head kick that sends Apanson tumbling to the mat! Milosevic takes a step backwards and waves Apanson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Apanson is rocked!
Apanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milosevic.
Oh Apanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apanson misses with a two punch combination.
Milosevic throws a right hand that Apanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Apanson also avoids with ease.
Johan Apanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milosevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milosevic misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Milosevic lands with a nice body punch.
Slabodan Milosevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milosevic cracks Apanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crunch! Milosevic slams his shin into Apanson's torso.
Apanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apanson staying out of range there.
Apanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milosevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apanson on the side of the head.
Milosevic cracks Apanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apanson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Milosevic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Apanson. Milosevic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slabodan Milosevic!
Slabodan Milosevic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
160 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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183 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone gets a clinch.
Hobson controlling the action here for a moment.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
Stone being controlled against the cage.
Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Hobson gets an underhook and turns Stone into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Hobson blocks with his arms.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hobson is defending well for now.
Hobson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobson.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Hobson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to stall.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Hobson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobson avoids it.
Hobson just leaning against Stone, taking a breather.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hobson effectively controlling the action here.
Stone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobson.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Hobson stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Hobson.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a head kick that Hobson semi-blocks.
Stone has managed to clinch.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Hobson blocks it.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Hobson is blocking nicely.
Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hobson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Hobson moved out of range.
Hobson slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobson, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hobson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Hobson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
Hobson effectively controlling the action here.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobson avoids it.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone lands a knee to the head.
Hobson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
Stone trying to control the position but instead, Hobson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Hobson is blocking nicely.
Hobson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Hobson is blocking nicely.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Hobson blocks with his arms.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stone looking to stall.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Hobson blocks it.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Hobson slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Hobson is blocking nicely.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone is struggling to control the position.
Stone stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position.
Hobson is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hobson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Stone gets a clinch.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hobson as Stone tries to tie him up.
Hobson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Hobson is trying to maintain a safe position but Stone gets an underhook and turns Hobson into the cage.
Hobson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobson avoids it.
Hobson stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Hobson.
Hobson dodges the punch combination from Stone.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone clinches.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
Hobson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stone trying to stall but Hobson improves his position.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
Hobson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Hobson won't want to take too many of those.
Hobson avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobson avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
Stone trying to stall but Hobson improves his position.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
Hobson is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobson is trying to maintain a safe position but Stone gets an underhook and turns Hobson into the cage.
Hobson managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Stone scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hobson.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Hobson blocks with his arms.
Come on Hobson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hobson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone really dominated that round.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone throws a series of punches but Hobson moves out of range.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Hobson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hobson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Hobson.
Stone throws a hook but Hobson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hobson moves into the clinch.
Stone stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position.
Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Hobson is blocking nicely.
Hobson stalling.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobson avoids it.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hobson managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Hobson tries to tie him up.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Hobson avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Hobson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ben Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobson avoids it.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Hobson blocks with his arms.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Hobson's ribcage.
Hobson just leaning against Stone, taking a breather.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stone landing knees to the head.
Stone effectively controlling the action here.
Hobson stalling.
Hobson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Hobson stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Hobson.
Stone throws a lazy head kick
and Hobson counters by clinching up.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobson avoids it.
Hobson taking a breather.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Hobson blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone misses with a right hand
and Hobson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hobson.
Hobson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hobson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stone tries to stall but Hobson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson slows down the pace here.
Stone has Hobson pushed against the cage.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobson.
Hobson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hobson is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Hobson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Hobson blocks with his arms.
Stone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hobson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Hobson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson just leaning against Stone, taking a breather.
Hobson avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Hobson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mitchell Hobson.
A cross from Stone lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a body punch
and Hobson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hobson.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hobson stalling the fight.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hobson has Stone pressed against the cage.
Mitchell Hobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Stone.
Well Stone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ben Stone!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ben Stone!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ben Stone!
Ben Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demonic comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil. Trainor has chosen The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as his entrance music. Lawrence Trainor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainor doesn't manage to clinch there - Demonic circles away.
Demonic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic moves away
and Demonic counters with a straight right hand.
Trainor lands a slapping body shot.
Demonic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trainor.
Trainor tries to clinch up
and Demonic counters with a one-two to the body.
Demonic keeps the fight on the outside.
Demonic misses with a two punch combination.
Trainor wants to clinch.
Trainor goes for a double leg but Demonic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demonic continues to drive forward.
Demonic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Demonic blocks it.
Demonic is trying to break free.
Demonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trainor throws a head kick but Demonic moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demonic scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor darts in and clinches Demonic up against the cage.
Demonic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trainor misses with a knee strike.
Trainor misses with a knee to the head.
Demonic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Demonic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Demonic. No joy for Trainor on that attempt.
Demonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Trainor.
Trainor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demonic jabs Trainor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trainor shoots in and drives through. Demonic sprawls well.
Demonic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Demonic counters with a series of strikes. Trainor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demonic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demonic misses with the combination.
Demonic misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor shoots in and drives through. Demonic sprawls well.
No luck for Trainor with that takedown attempt.
Trainor tries to clinch up.
Demonic scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Demonic. Those never looked like landing.
Trainor scores with a takedown into Demonic's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trainor throws a big elbow that misses.
Trainor throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trainor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Demonic seems keen to control Trainor's posture.
Trainor postures up in Demonic's guard and throws a big left but Demonic blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor throws a big elbow that misses.
Demonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trainor.
Trainor lands a couple of elbows.
Trainor throws a big right hand that misses.
Trainor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demonic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trainor throws a big elbow that misses.
Trainor with a nice head shot there.
Trainor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trainor throws a big right hand that misses.
Demonic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demonic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trainor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trainor throws a big elbow that misses.
Trainor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Demonic's head.
Trainor preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trainor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trainor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trainor postures up and lands a big shot to Demonic's brow.
Trainor throws a strike but Demonic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lawrence Trainor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Demonic thows a body shot but no joy.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic moves away
and Demonic counters with a head kick. That will keep Trainor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It looks like Lawrence Trainor has been cut.
Trainor lands with a kick to the temple. Demonic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trainor instigates a clinch.
Trainor pulls guard effortlessly.
Trainor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trainor looking for a sweep. Not yet Trainor, not yet.
Demonic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trainor is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Trainor trying to control the position.
Demonic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lawrence Trainor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trainor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trainor is looking to clinch.
Trainor blocks a head kick by Demonic.
Demonic stuffs the takedown.
Demonic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trainor misses with a body kick.
Trainor misses with a leg kick
and Demonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demonic cracks a nice hook into Trainor's ribs.
Demonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Demonic pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demonic keeps the fight on the outside.
Trainor throws a leg kick
and Demonic counters with a thumping low kick.
Demonic keeps the fight on the outside.
Demonic ducks under a wild hook from Trainor.
Demonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trainor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Trainor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trainor is defended easily by Demonic.
Demonic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demonic scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch but Demonic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Demonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trainor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Demonic really felt that one!
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Demonic pushes him off.
Trainor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demonic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demonic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demonic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trainor tries to land a front kick but Demonic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trainor is looking to clinch.
Trainor fails with the takedown
and Demonic counters with a stiff right hand.
Demonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Trainor.
Trainor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demonic.
Trainor moves to clinch but Demonic breaks away
and Demonic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic moves out of range.
Demonic leaves Trainor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trainor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trainor throws a head kick but Demonic moves out of range.
Trainor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trainor is looking to clinch.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic moves out of range.
Demonic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demonic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Demonic does no damage.
Demonic is winning the standup battle so far.
Trainor clinches.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demonic avoids it.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Demonic blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lawrence Trainor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Trainor'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.
Demonic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trainor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demonic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trainor.
Trainor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trainor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic moves out of range.
Demonic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch but Demonic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Demonic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trainor darts in trying to clinch
and Demonic counters with an outside leg kick.
Trainor closes the distance and clinches.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Demonic is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demonic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trainor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Demonic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Demonic is blocking nicely.
Trainor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Demonic's efforts to push away.
Trainor misses with a knee to the head.
Trainor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Demonic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trainor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trainor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demonic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demonic gets tackled into the cage by Trainor. Trainor maintains the clinch.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Demonic blocks it.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but Demonic blocks with his arms.
Demonic breaks the clinch.
Trainor wants to clinch but Demonic slips to the side
and Demonic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trainor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demonic misses with a body kick.
Trainor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demonic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Demonic.
Demonic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trainor.
Demonic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trainor dives in for a single leg takedown but Demonic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demonic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trainor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Demonic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trainor manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demonic wants to stand and escape but instead Trainor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Trainor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trainor landing with the ground and pound.
Demonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trainor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trainor.
Demonic is looking to stand up but Trainor isn't so interested in that idea.
Trainor is in close to Demonic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trainor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demonic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trainor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trainor throwing strikes but missing.
Trainor throws a strike but Demonic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demonic wants to stand and escape but instead Trainor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Demonic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trainor is looking to work some ground and pound but Demonic has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trainor throws a strike but Demonic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Demonic won't allow Trainor to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Trainor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Trainor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trainor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demonic defends it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Trainor.
A right-left combo lands from Demonic.
Demonic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trainor fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Demonic as Trainor shoots in.
Demonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Trainor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trainor.
Demonic keeps the fight on the outside.
Trainor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Demonic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trainor tries to clinch up but Demonic circles away and keeps his distance.
Demonic lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor tries to clinch up.
Demonic tries a head kick but it misses.
Trainor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trainor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trainor swings widly with a right hand
and Demonic counters with a one-two to the body.
Trainor pushes Demonic up against the cage in a clinch.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Demonic is blocking nicely.
Demonic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Demonic pushes him off.
Demonic cracks a nice hook into Trainor's ribs.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic moves away
and Demonic counters with a left and a right that stings Trainor.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch but Demonic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Demonic swivels and escapes.
Trainor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Trainor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trainor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demonic counters with a nice leg kick.
Trainor thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trainor throws a sloppy head kick and Demonic moves out of range easily.
Trainor is looking to clinch but Demonic is avoiding it.
Trainor throws a leg kick
and Demonic counters with a good low kick that Trainor was not able to check.
Trainor moves to clinch but Demonic breaks away
and Demonic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good work by Trainor as he checks the leg kick.
Demonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demonic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor throws a body kick that misses.
Demonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Trainor.
Trainor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Trainor fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Demonic.
Demonic clobbers Trainor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lawrence Trainor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trainor darts in trying to clinch
and Demonic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Trainor misses with a body kick.
Demonic keeps the fight on the outside.
Demonic misses with a left hand
and Trainor counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor throws a head kick that misses.
Trainor tries to clinch up but Demonic circles away and keeps his distance.
Demonic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trainor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demonic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trainor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trainor blocks a head kick by Demonic.
Trainor tries to clinch up but Demonic circles away and keeps his distance.
Demonic is looking to chop away at Trainor's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trainor is looking to clinch.
Trainor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Demonic to the ground. Trainor is now in Demonic's guard.
Trainor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trainor postures up in Demonic's guard and throws a big left but Demonic blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Demonic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Trainor's cut.
That's time! Demonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trainor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trainor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic moves out of range.
Demonic tried to score with a low kick but Trainor checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trainor.
Demonic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trainor throws a hook but Demonic blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Trainor.
Trainor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demonic is fending him off so far but Trainor persists. Nope, Demonic circles away and we're back to standing.
Demonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Trainor.
Demonic misses with a series of wild punches.
Demonic misses with a double jab.
Trainor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor connects with a knee to the head.
Trainor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demonic is defending well for now.
Demonic wants to get back to striking at distance but Trainor won't allow it.
Trainor misses with a knee strike.
Demonic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Demonic pushes him off.
Trainor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demonic circles away.
Trainor moves to clinch but Demonic breaks away
letting Demonic counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Demonic. Those never looked like landing.
Trainor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trainor misses with a leg kick.
Trainor instigates a clinch.
Demonic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Trainor misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demonic avoiding damage as Trainor throws knees to the body.
Demonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trainor tries to clinch but Demonic is having none of it.
Trainor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Demonic's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demonic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trainor.
Demonic is trying to get back to full guard.
Demonic has one foot on Trainor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trainor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demonic misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic swats away the attempt to clinch by Trainor.
Trainor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demonic defends well and Trainor ends up having to push Demonic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Trainor.
Demonic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trainor wants to clinch.
Demonic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trainor darts in looking for a takedown but Demonic gets double underhooks and turns Trainor into the cage.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Demonic is blocking nicely.
Demonic breaks the clinch.
Trainor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demonic counters with a good low kick that Trainor was not able to check.
Trainor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trainor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demonic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trainor is out of range.
Trainor wants to clinch but Demonic slips to the side
and Demonic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trainor moves in looking to clinch but Demonic pushes him off.
Demonic throws a leg kick but Trainor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trainor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demonic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demonic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trainor shoots in but no luck this time.
Trainor clinches with his opponent.
Trainor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Demonic blocks it.
Demonic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trainor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demonic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainor moves into the clinch.
Demonic tries to circle away but Trainor has him pinned against the cage.
Demonic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Trainor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trainor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Lawrence Trainor wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Lawrence Trainor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fields is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Beast in Me - Johnny Cash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Fields!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields misses with a head kick.
Fields looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Fields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shawn Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fields stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Fields keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Tucker tries a low kick but Fields avoids it.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fields sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fields tries a head kick but it misses.
Fields closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fields moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been informed that Fields has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fields on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tucker misses with the combination.
Fields moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Fields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Tucker takes a swing at Fields's ribcage but misses.
Tucker goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tucker goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fields stumbles back but Tucker runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fields to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fields will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Tucker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by John Legend - Who Do We Think We Are . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford wants to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawford darts in trying to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crawford tries to clinch
and Malapitan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawford darts in trying to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford wants to clinch
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawford moves away from the strike by Malapitan.
Crawford tries to clinch but Malapitan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malapitan.
Crawford tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malapitan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Crawford.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Malapitan circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TJ Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford darts in trying to clinch
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Crawford wants to clinch but Malapitan slips to the side
and Malapitan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crawford closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford wants to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malapitan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crawford closes the distance but Malapitan moves to the side
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan misses with a looping right.
Crawford wants to clinch but Malapitan slips to the side
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malapitan tries to break free but Crawford pushes him back against the cage.
Malapitan has had enough of the clinch but Crawford keeps him there for the moment.
Malapitan misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawford lands a knee to the head.
Crawford prevents Malapitan from breaking the clinch.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but Malapitan blocks it.
Malapitan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawford wants to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crawford tries to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawford tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Malapitan pushes him off.
Crawford tries to clinch up
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malapitan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crawford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malapitan counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawford tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Crawford tries to clinch but Malapitan moves out of range.
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!
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Malapitan pushes him off.
Malapitan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawford tries to clinch
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malapitan looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
A jab from Malapitan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raje Malapitan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
TJ Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford darts in trying to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crawford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crawford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Malapitan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Malapitan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford tries to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawford moves to clinch but Malapitan breaks away
and Malapitan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malapitan.
Crawford pushes Malapitan up against the cage in a clinch.
Malapitan can't break the clinch.
Crawford crunches a lovely knee into Malapitan's ribcage.
Crawford landing knees to the head.
Malapitan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Malapitan missing with knees to the body.
Malapitan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malapitan breaks the clinch.
Crawford tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crawford tries to clinch but Malapitan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawford wants to clinch but Malapitan slips to the side
and Malapitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crawford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
Malapitan throws a right hand that misses
and Crawford counters with a head kick. That will keep Malapitan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Malapitan is rocked!
Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawford finish him?
Crawford jerks Malapitan's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Malapitan drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Crawford goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Crawford because Malapitan was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). TJ Crawford!
TJ Crawford tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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