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GFC 64: Hendricks vs Unkown 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venya Osipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pastor Troy - I Want War. Osipov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hate Me Now ft. Puff Daddy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaylen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venya Osipov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands an overhand right.
Osipov swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Osipov.
Osipov is rocked!
Jaylen Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Osipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones tries to sprawl but Osipov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones pushes Osipov off looking to stand but Osipov dives back in and keeps control.
Osipov misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Osipov wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Osipov seems to have recovered his senses.
Osipov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osipov on the ground.
Jones seems keen to control Osipov's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osipov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Osipov throws a big elbow that misses.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Osipov tries to pass.
Osipov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osipov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Osipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Osipov wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osipov needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Osipov sprawling to the canvas! Osipov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Osipov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osipov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Osipov looks winded!
Jones throws an overhand right that drops Osipov like a sack of potatoes! Jones dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaylen Jones!
Post fight, Jaylen Jones stared into the camera and said 'Woo! You know I have had a great career but this was my last fight. I appreciate you fans and enjoyed putting on a show for you. Thanks too Darius for the opportunity to fight for such a great org. Peace!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turu Rapthlaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Another Round kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka enters the cage!
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ser Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turu Rapthlaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clegane swivels and escapes.
Turu Rapthlaka has a takedown stuffed.
Turu Rapthlaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clegane sprawls well initially but Turu Rapthlaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clegane tries to get to full guard but Turu Rapthlaka has control of the leg.
Turu Rapthlaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turu Rapthlaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turu Rapthlaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turu Rapthlaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clegane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turu Rapthlaka.
Clegane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turu Rapthlaka is one step ahead there.
Turu Rapthlaka works over Clegane with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka stopping the sweep attempt from Clegane.
Turu Rapthlaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turu Rapthlaka throwing strikes but missing.
Turu Rapthlaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Clegane has wrist control.
Clegane pulls Turu Rapthlaka in close to prevent any damage.
Turu Rapthlaka lands a couple of digs.
Turu Rapthlaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clegane looking to control.
Clegane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turu Rapthlaka throws an elbow that misses. Clegane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turu Rapthlaka's guard. Nice move by Clegane!
Our spies down at at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform us that Turu Rapthlaka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane trying to control but Turu Rapthlaka is working from the bottom.
Turu Rapthlaka has his foot on Clegane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clegane works his way back into a safe position though.
Clegane prevents Turu Rapthlaka from getting back to his feet.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Turu Rapthlaka keeps moving.
Turu Rapthlaka working for a triangle but Clegane defends it easily.
Turu Rapthlaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clegane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turu Rapthlaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turu Rapthlaka working for submissions but it's allowed Clegane to get to half guard.
Turu Rapthlaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turu Rapthlaka is not content to let Clegane control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane controlling the action here.
Turu Rapthlaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clegane is controlling the pace.
Clegane wants to free his trapped foot but Turu Rapthlaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turu Rapthlaka has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Clegane. Oh but Turu Rapthlaka has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Clegane goes limp - he's gone! Turu Rapthlaka jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka!
Lalbon Turu Rapthlaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fluke comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Toby Fluke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toby Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fluke throws a head kick but Malapitan moves out of range.
Fluke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fluke's guard now.
Malapitan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fluke is retaining full guard.
Malapitan passes Fluke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fluke sees it coming and defends easily.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fluke defends it well.
Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Fluke is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fluke looks a forlorn figure.
Malapitan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fluke's face.
It looks like Toby Fluke has been cut.
Malapitan lands a big shot there that rocks Fluke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Toby Fluke's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malapitan cracks Fluke with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Malapitan!
Rey Malapitan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Toby Fluke was interviewed post fight and said 'Wasn't even trying that fight, but I would win in a rematch.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We are the Champions. Michael Jordan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan wants to clinch up but Ragnarson keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ragnarson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jordan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Michael Jordan has been cut.
Ragnarson lands a few punches from side control.
That has opened up Michael Jordan's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarson working the head with strikes.
The cut above Michael Jordan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Jordan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gustav Ragnarson!
Gustav Ragnarson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Michael Jordan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back to this cage with a vengeance...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucenzo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo . Paul Harris acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucenzo Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.
Harris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Harris trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Harris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Romero tries to bench press Harris off him but Harris keeps the position.
Harris working the head with strikes.
Harris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Romero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harris's guard! Nice work there by Romero!
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romero passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris is not content to let Romero control the position.
Harris is looking to get back to full guard here but Romero has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Harris looking for a sweep but Romero has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harris looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Harris.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Romero connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero is looking to land body kicks.
Romero throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris thumps Romero with a low kick.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Lucenzo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Harris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris works his way into side control.
Harris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero dodges the ground and pound from Harris.
Harris misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Harris looks up at the clock and then as Romero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harris checks it well.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Romero throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
A big left from Romero misses.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws out a leg kick but Romero moves out of range and Harris only half commits.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Harris.
Romero scores with a hook.
Romero is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Romero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a hook
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Romero.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Harris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Romero is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero trying to control from the bottom.
Romero gets full guard.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
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.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Romero is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris trying to advance position but Romero counters by regaining guard.
Romero trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucenzo Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Harris.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes into the arena with August Burns Red - Meridian blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
159 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Rivera!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davidson lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davidson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rivera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Davidson has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivera won't allow Davidson to sweep him here.
Davidson controls Rivera momentarily but Rivera frees himself.
Rivera wants to stand but Davidson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera won't allow Davidson to sweep him here.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davidson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Davidson is working hard here to advance position.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing Rivera from standing up.
Davidson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands strikes from half guard.
Davidson throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Davidson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Davidson trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Davidson throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Rivera is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson with the ground and pound but Rivera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rivera controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Davidson controlling him for the moment.
Davidson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davidson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davidson lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivera controls Davidson momentarily but Davidson frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davidson cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt
so Davidson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davidson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dustin Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davidson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson 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.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davidson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davidson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davidson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davidson won't allow Rivera to get back to his feet.
Davidson throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davidson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davidson postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Davidson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivera has momentary wrist control but Davidson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Davidson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Davidson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Davidson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davidson is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Rivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davidson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivera has managed to get both his arms back between Davidson's legs - danger averted.
Rivera wanted to stand there but Davidson had control of the position.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
Rivera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.
Rivera wanted to stand there but Davidson had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Davidson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rivera tries to clinch but Davidson is having none of it.
Rivera darts in trying to clinch
so Davidson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davidson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera can't keep his opponent in guard - Davidson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivera trying to control but Davidson postures up.
Rivera won't allow Davidson to pass to mount.
Davidson trying to control from half guard but Rivera is working away.
Davidson controlling the action here.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson working the head and body with strikes.
Rivera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davidson.
Davidson is working Rivera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davidson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davidson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davidson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson lands a couple of digs.
Davidson postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidson advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson is stalling here. Rivera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davidson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rivera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Davidson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rivera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Davidson!
Dustin Davidson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Defer Taite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Days That Never Comes - Metallica. Fitch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HEALTH - TEARS. Adam Fitch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Defer Taite's chin.
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27
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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23
220 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Defer Taite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taite, as that shot connected.
Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Taite sprawls well. He's pushed Fitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitch drops Taite with a left right combo! Fitch follows him down to the ground into side control.
Taite is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fitch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taite, who protects the arm well.
Oh Taite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitch has hold of Taite's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Taite seems comfortable defending it but Fitch has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Taite is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Taite is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fitch couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Fitch!
Adam Fitch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
165 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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23
165 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Pol!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pol lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Benton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pol delivers a nice body kick.
Pol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benton.
Benton throws a hook but Pol blocks it.
Benton wants to clinch.
Pol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pol. That's going to slow Benton down.
A lazy left from Pol finds it's target.
Pol cracks the inside of Benton's front leg.
Pol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Benton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pol. Pol obviously looking to wear him down.
Pol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benton has time to react.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Benton cracks Pol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benton instigates a clinch.
Pol avoiding damage.
Benton blocking some punches.
Benton is looking to control Pol's arms but Pol gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benton has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol is trying to stall.
Pol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benton's calf.
Pol misses with a head kick.
Pol lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Benton.
Pol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Pol lands but Benton takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Pol slams his shin into Benton's torso.
Pol lands with a nice body kick.
Benton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benton swings for the body but Pol moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton doesn't manage to clinch there - Pol circles away.
Good leg kick by Pol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pol lands a leg kick that knocks Benton off balance momentarily.
Pol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pol connects with a leg kick. Benton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benton is breathing heavily.
Pol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Pol tenderised Benton's leg. Benton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benton misses with a looping right.
Pol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Benton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pol keeps Benton at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick from Pol lands but Benton takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pol moves away.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pol.
Benton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pol. Pol obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pol.
Pol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pol. Pol obviously looking to wear him down.
Benton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pol throws a front kick that sends Benton stumbling back into the cage.
Pol lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pol misses with a two punch combination.
Benton lands a nice looking body shot.
Pol misses with a head kick.
Pol lands with a kick to the temple. Benton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol throws a shot to the body.
Benton misses with a double jab.
Benton tries to clinch up but Pol circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pol.
Benton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benton. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pol.
Pol moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Benton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Pol.
Benton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch! Pol slams his shin into Benton's torso.
Pol scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pol.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pol. Benton shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pol lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benton drops his hands momentarily and Pol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benton.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pol lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Benton tries to clinch there but Pol circles away.
Benton throws a series of punches but Pol moves out of range.
Pol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pol scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pol, right into the meat.
Benton is looking to wear down Pol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid body kick from Pol.
Pol lands with a slapping head kick.
Benton is rocked!
Van Pol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Pol.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pol - that will leave a mark!
Pol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benton seems to have got his legs back now.
Pol cracks Benton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pol finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Pol.
Benton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benton loads up on a big right hand but Pol slips the punch.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Pol has cracked Benton with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Pol lands another huge swinging hook and Benton tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Benton, before Pol can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Van Pol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Survival. Kevin Arnold will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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30
164 lbs
14 - 4 - 3 |
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23
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Arnold!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arnold circles away.
Arnold closes the distance and clinches.
Melendez wants a takedown.
Melendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez is trying to force a seperation but Arnold has the dominant position.
Melendez taking a breather.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
Melendez is trying to push Arnold away but Arnold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Melendez dodges an elbow strike from Arnold.
Melendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Melendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
Melendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnold won't allow it.
Melendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arnold lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Gilbert Melendez has been cut.
Melendez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melendez blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Arnold.
I was talking to Melendez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Melendez blocks an elbow strike.
Arnold is trying to stall.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arnold lands an elbow just above Melendez 's eye.
Melendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Melendez pushes him off.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnold was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Arnold tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melendez counters with a three punch combo that has Arnold backing up. Arnold nods at Melendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Melendez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Melendez showed some decent athleticism there.
Melendez is working for a kimura but Arnold is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control the action but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Melendez controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is pressing down on Arnold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnold is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Melendez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arnold clinches up with Melendez and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melendez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Melendez prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Nice elbow from Arnold.
Nice elbow from Arnold.
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Arnold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arnold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arnold clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Arnold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Arnold is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arnold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Arnold avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold wants to clinch but Melendez slips to the side
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Arnold.
Melendez dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arnold lands an elbow that stopped Melendez in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Arnold.
Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arnold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Arnold.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melendez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melendez dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez dodges an elbow strike from Arnold.
Come on Arnold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arnold.
Melendez is trying to drag Arnold to the mat but Arnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arnold manages to break the clinch.
Arnold tries to clinch up.
Arnold looks to clinch
and Melendez counters with a left to the body.
Arnold throws a combination that misses
and Melendez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Melendez in a clinch.
Melendez is trying to drag Arnold to the mat but Arnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kevin Arnold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melendez has hold of one of Arnold's legs. Arnold is fighting the takedown attempt but Melendez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arnold has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Melendez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Arnold looks to clinch
and Melendez counters with a series of strikes. Arnold will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arnold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melendez tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnold connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melendez's face.
Gilbert Melendez's cut is getting worse.
Arnold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnold tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
Melendez throws a shot to the body.
Kevin Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnold closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Arnold wants to clinch up but Melendez keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Arnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Arnold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Melendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Melendez misses.
Arnold wants to clinch but Melendez slips to the side
and Melendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arnold instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melendez checks a low kick from Arnold.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnold moves away.
Arnold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arnold. That's going to slow Melendez down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold instigates a clinch.
Arnold breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arnold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arnold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melendez's calf.
Arnold looks to clinch
and Melendez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold moves into range and clinches up with Melendez.
Melendez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold with a knee to the head.
Melendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Melendez is trying to break the clinch but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Arnold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melendez avoids it.
Melendez tries a body shot but Arnold blocks it.
Arnold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arnold slowing the pace effectively.
Melendez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Melendez wants a takedown.
Melendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold tries a body shot but Melendez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melendez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arnold has Melendez pushed against the cage.
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!
Arnold connects with a knee to the head.
Melendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arnold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold manages to break the clinch.
Gilbert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melendez avoids the head kick by Arnold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Melendez pushes him off.
Kevin Arnold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arnold tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Arnold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arnold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Arnold!
Kevin Arnold is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks comes to the cage accompanied by FIGHT OF OUR LIVES. Unkown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hendricks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Unkown. Beautiful body shot.
Hendricks throws a hook but Unkown blocks it.
Hendricks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Unkown counters with a right hand to the body.
Hendricks staying out of range there.
Hendricks shoots in but Unkown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Unkown throws a right hand that misses
and Hendricks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Unkown's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Unkown looking for subs off his back but Hendricks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Unkown wants to get back to full guard.
Unkown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Unkown wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unkown controlling the position for now.
Unkown trying to hold on to Hendricks's head to control him but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks prevents Unkown from improving his position.
Unkown is looking to control Hendricks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unkown avoid being mounted?
Unkown manages to get to full guard.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Unkown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendricks misses with a left hand
and Unkown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Unkown darts in trying to clinch
and Hendricks counters with a single leg into guard. Unkown didn't expect that.
Unkown wants to control but Hendricks passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Hendricks raining down shots from the mount!
Unkown is trying desperately to improve position.
Unkown is still trying to improve position.
Hendricks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hendricks lands a big elbow.
Unkown is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendricks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hendricks is landing with some decent strikes but Unkown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Unkown tries to hold on but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unkown is looking to escape.
Unkown wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Hendricks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Unkown?
Unkown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Unkown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unkown tries to lock up and control but Hendricks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hendricks lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Unkown hang on?
It looks like Johnny Unkown has been cut.
Hendricks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hendricks punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unkown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hendricks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unkown tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard.
Hendricks trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hendricks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Unkown looking to pass the guard.
Unkown is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendricks has wrist control.
Unkown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Hendricks.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks shoots in but Unkown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hendricks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Unkown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Unkown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hendricks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unkown as Hendricks tries to tie him up.
Unkown lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unkown.
Hendricks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unkown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Unkown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendricks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unkown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unkown misses with a looping right.
Unkown stalks Hendricks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hendricks's face. Hendricks staggers backwards, shaken.
Hendricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unkown.
Hendricks slips under a jab from Unkown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks takes a swing at Unkown's ribcage but misses.
Unkown looks to throw the jab but Hendricks is out of range.
Johnny Unkown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hendricks lands with an uppercut that bounces Unkown off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Hendricks.
Unkown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into Unkown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Unkown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unkown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Unkown's legs - danger averted.
Johnny Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks preventing the sweep.
Unkown trying to control the position.
Unkown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks forces his way into half guard.
Unkown is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
Unkown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hendricks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Unkown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hendricks content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
Unkown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Unkown's head.
Unkown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Unkown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendricks is refusing to be controlled, as Unkown sits in half guard.
Hendricks trying to hold on to Unkown's head to control him but Unkown postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Unkown is controlling well.
Unkown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Unkown working Hendricks over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unkown is pressing down on Hendricks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hendricks is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unkown is controlling the pace.
Unkown is thwarting Hendricks's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Hendricks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Unkown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Unkown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hendricks lands a right hook to the body.
Unkown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Unkown is just out of range.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
Unkown throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendricks takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Unkown misses.
Hendricks slips a jab from Unkown.
Hendricks looks to land a left hand but Unkown moved out of range nicely.
Unkown throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Unkown punishes Hendricks's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks throws a jab when Unkown was well out of range.
Unkown wants to clinch up but Hendricks keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Unkown feints and then cracks Hendricks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendricks down.
Unkown moves out of range as Hendricks throws a body kick.
Unkown throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Unkown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Unkown throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Hendricks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Unkown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
Hendricks trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks moves into full guard.
Unkown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unkown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendricks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Unkown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Unkown wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks controls Unkown momentarily but Unkown frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unkown.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Unkown misses with a right hand
and Hendricks counters with a takedown into side control.
Unkown is being controlled here.
Unkown is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendricks advances to full mount.
Hendricks raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unkown tries to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Hendricks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unkown is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unkown wants to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Hendricks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Unkown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hendricks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Unkown is looking to escape.
Hendricks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Unkown is working to get back to half guard.
Hendricks landing punches.
Hendricks avoids the attempt from Unkown to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unkown is trying desperately to improve position.
Unkown gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny Hendricks did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Unkown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Unkown throws out a loose jab but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unkown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Unkown catches Hendricks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unkown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Unkown instigates a clinch.
Unkown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unkown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hendricks.
Unkown prevents Hendricks from breaking the clinch.
Unkown lands a right hand.
Hendricks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Unkown wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unkown is staying active underneath Hendricks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Unkown looking for submissions off his back.
Unkown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks prevents Unkown from improving his position.
Hendricks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Unkown is trying to get back to full guard.
Hendricks passes to side control.
Unkown is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unkown is trying to control Hendricks's posture but Hendricks avoids it.
Unkown is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendricks works to advance to full mount. Unkown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Unkown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Unkown is squirming around, avoiding Hendricks's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hendricks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unkown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hendricks landing strikes from the mount and Unkown is in trouble!
Unkown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Unkown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks raining down shots from the mount!
Hendricks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Unkown is in a horrible position here. Hendricks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Unkown is rocked!
Hendricks cracks Unkown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Unkown is still in real trouble! Can Hendricks finish him?
Unkown tries to hold on but Hendricks pushes him away.
Hendricks is landing with some decent strikes but Unkown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Unkown is looking to improve his position but Hendricks isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big strike lands for Hendricks! That's really hurt Unkown and he's turned his back - Hendricks keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hendricks jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hendricks!
Johnny Hendricks retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Hendricks gave a big smile as he said 'AAAAWWWWWWW YYYEAAAAAAAAA Whos your daddy Unkown! I love you bro and it was so hard to hit you with only 72.8% power! I gotta thank my little son Unkown here for taking a dive for a six pack and some old tires... I also fucked his wife (Points at Fat sweaty Pig Destiny Unkown)'.
In defeat, Johnny Unkown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, he beats me best to out of three's, so I guess dat means we done wit dis grunge match! You was da better man tuesday but dat dont make me a woman! A dioz amigos! Beers on you I guess...'.
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S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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