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DFC 3: Bad Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Up. Joshua Uso will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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240 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Uso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena leaves Uso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cena shoots in and drives through. Uso sprawls well.
Uso shoots in but no luck this time.
Uso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Uso.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Uso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cena shoots in and drives through. Uso sprawls well.
Uso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uso goes for a double leg but Cena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cena continues to drive forward.
Cena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cena has Uso pressed against the cage.
Cena breaks from the clinch.
Cena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uso.
Cena tries to clinch up.
Uso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uso shoots in looking for a takedown but Cena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cena is looking to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uso enables Cena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cena scoring with some ground and pound.
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena postures up in Uso's guard and throws a big left but Uso blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uso is on top in guard.
Uso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uso is in close to Cena's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uso is controlling him.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Uso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uso wants to pass the guard but Cena is keeping the position.
Uso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uso stands up over Cena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uso throwing strikes from guard but Cena blocks nicely.
Uso works over Cena with some ground and pound from guard.
Cena seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uso chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uso stops Cena from standing up.
Uso landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uso working some strikes from top position.
Uso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uso with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uso postures up in Cena's guard and throws a big left but Cena blocks it.
Cena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cena is wriggling around but Uso manages to pass to half guard.
Uso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Uso there.
Uso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uso is nestled in close to Cena, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uso is nestled in close to Cena, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cena is defending against the submission attempts here by Uso.
Uso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cena taking some punishment here, with Uso in his half guard.
Uso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Uso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uso.
Uso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Uso.
Cena breaks from the clinch.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uso shoots in but Cena avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Uso.
Uso shoots in looking for a takedown but Cena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Uso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uso fails with a takedown attempt.
Uso closes the distance and clinches up with Cena, looking for a takedown. Uso pushes Cena against the cage but Cena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Uso. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uso tries to avoid it but Cena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uso to the ground. Uso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cena wants it to stay on the feet.
Cena stuffs the takedown attempt from Uso. Uso gets slowly back to his feet.
Uso is breathing heavily.
Uso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cena sprawls well. Cena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uso gets slowly back to his feet.
Uso goes for a double leg but Cena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cena continues to drive forward.
Cena lands with a light punch inside.
Cena has clasped his hands together around Uso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cena trying to control the position but Uso is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena throwing strikes but Uso manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cena wants to get back to his feet.
Cena wants to control but Uso postures up.
Uso connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cena some visible discomfort.
Cena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cena tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cena takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cena takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uso is chipping away with strikes.
Uso scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cena is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uso off and has taken his back!
Cena throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Uso's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Cena's hands.
Uso manages to stand up with Cena still on his back. Eventually Cena drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joshua Uso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cena is trying to defend but Uso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uso is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Uso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cena sprawls well initially but Uso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cena is trying to get back to full guard.
Cena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uso.
Uso not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cena defending well though.
Uso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cena is looking to control Uso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cena avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cena sees it coming and defends easily.
Uso stands up and beckons Cena to join him on the feet.
Donk. Uso catches Cena right on the button with a cross.
Cena is looking to clinch but Uso is avoiding it.
Uso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uso shoots in and drives through. Cena sprawls well.
Uso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Cena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Uso.
Cena is looking to clinch.
Uso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena tries to clinch there but Uso circles away.
Uso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cena as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cena darts in looking for a takedown but Uso gets double underhooks and turns Cena into the cage.
Uso avoids the elbow strike from Cena, against the cage.
Cena misses with a knee strike.
Uso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cena gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cena stalling away here and it's allowed Uso to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uso controlling Cena's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena throws a strike but Uso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Uso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uso.
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uso throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uso distracts Cena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cena's head.
Uso stands up over Cena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John Cena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uso stands up over Cena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uso slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Uso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uso 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Uso!
Joshua Uso 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coalman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Coalman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li jabs at Coalman's body.
We've been informed that Coalman 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.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coalman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Coalman.
We've been told by Li's head coaches at Alpha Elite Private Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Li scores with a hook.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li punishes Coalman's body with a nice straight punch.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li throws a one two combo.
Coalman is rocked!
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!
Li connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Coalman out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jet Li!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vegeta Breigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vegeta Breigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcneil!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcneil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Breigh.
Breigh misses with the combination.
Breigh has Mcneil up against the cage in a clinch.
Breigh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcneil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcneil takes a knee to the side of the body.
Breigh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcneil looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Breigh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Breigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breigh thuds a left hand into Mcneil's body.
Breigh tries to clinch but Mcneil moves away
and Mcneil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breigh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Breigh has managed to clinch.
Breigh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Breigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcneil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breigh smiles and moves away.
Mcneil takes one to the chin there.
A head kick from Breigh lands but Mcneil takes it in his stride.
Mcneil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcneil misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Breigh lands but Mcneil takes it in his stride.
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!
Mcneil swats away the attempt to clinch by Breigh.
Breigh connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil wants to clinch
and Breigh counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcneil swats away the attempt to clinch by Breigh.
Mcneil avoids the head kick by Breigh.
Breigh scores with a jab. Mcneil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Breigh rushes Mcneil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Breigh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Breigh manages to break the clinch.
Breigh throws a right and a left that Mcneil avoids nicely.
Mcneil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vegeta Breigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Breigh lands a head kick!
Breigh clinches.
Breigh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mcneil manages to break the clinch.
Mcneil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Breigh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Breigh punishes Mcneil's body with a nice straight punch.
Breigh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mcneil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Breigh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breigh connects with a right hand. Mcneil shakes it off.
Breigh forces Mcneil back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Breigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breigh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Breigh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Breigh breaks from the clinch.
Breigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Breigh clinches with his opponent.
Breigh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mcneil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Breigh manages to break the clinch.
Breigh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcneil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcneil walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breigh clinches up against the cage.
Mcneil wants to break free but Breigh has control.
Breigh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vegeta Breigh dominated that round.
That's time! Breigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Breigh pushes Mcneil up against the cage in a clinch.
Breigh breaks the clinch.
Breigh has Mcneil up against the cage in a clinch.
Breigh lands a nice knee to the body.
Mcneil has Breigh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Breigh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Breigh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Breigh breaks from the clinch.
Breigh instigates a clinch.
Breigh lands an elbow inside that Mcneil shrugs off.
Mcneil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Breigh walks away with a smile on his face. Mcneil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oooooh!!! Breigh has knocked Mcneil down with a huge combo! Breigh steps away and waves a wobbly Mcneil back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcneil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Breigh has managed to clinch.
Mcneil is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breigh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Breigh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcneil walks into a left hand.
Vegeta Breigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Breigh lands an elbow that stopped Mcneil in his tracks for a moment.
Breigh presses Mcneil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Breigh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcneil in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Breigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcneil can do to turn this around?
Breigh breaks the clinch.
Breigh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcneil doesn't seem bothered though.
Breigh instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Breigh obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Breigh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcneil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Breigh tries to clinch but Mcneil is having none of it.
Breigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcneil's calf.
Breigh clinches with his opponent.
Breigh lands an elbow just above Mcneil 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Breigh as the two fighters clinch.
Breigh breaks from the clinch.
Mcneil walks into a jab.
Breigh jabs Mcneil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Breigh.
Mcneil has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Breigh.
Breigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcneil circles away.
Breigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Breigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcneil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Breigh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Breigh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Mcneil misses.
A left lands for Breigh.
Breigh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcneil is rocked!
Breigh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcneil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcneil is still on wobbly legs! Can Breigh finish him?
Breigh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcneil. That did some damage!
Mcneil seems to have recovered his senses.
Breigh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breigh closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breigh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Breigh.
Breigh lands an elbow just above Mcneil 's eye.
Breigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Breigh lands with a shot to the body.
Breigh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Breigh drives through and clinches with Mcneil against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breigh thumps Mcneil with a low kick.
Breigh misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vegeta Breigh dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Breigh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Breigh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Breigh prevents Mcneil from breaking the clinch.
Breigh breaks from the clinch.
Mcneil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Breigh.
Breigh tries to clinch but Mcneil is having none of it.
Breigh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcneil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Breigh.
Breigh thumps Mcneil with a low kick.
Breigh is looking to clinch but Mcneil is avoiding it.
Breigh keeps Mcneil at a distance using the push kick.
Mcneil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Breigh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcneil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Breigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breigh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Breigh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Breigh is pushing Mcneil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Breigh manages to break the clinch.
Mcneil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vegeta Breigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcneil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Breigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Breigh misses with a few strikes there.
Breigh rushes Mcneil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Breigh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vegeta Breigh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Breigh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcneil's elbow.
Breigh connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Breigh.
Breigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Breigh thuds a left hand into Mcneil's body.
Breigh connects with a single shot there.
Jack Mcneil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Breigh forces Mcneil back against the cage and clinches.
Breigh lands a damaging elbow.
Breigh is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breigh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Breigh.
Breigh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcneil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breigh smiles and moves away.
Breigh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Breigh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcneil up against the cage.
Breigh lands an elbow just above Mcneil 's eye.
Breigh works on Mcneil's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breigh scores with a hook to the body.
Breigh is working Mcneil over against the cage.
Breigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vegeta Breigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Breigh tries to clinch but Mcneil moves out of range.
Breigh clinches up with Mcneil and pushes him back against the cage.
Breigh breaks from the clinch.
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.
Breigh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Breigh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack Mcneil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vegeta Breigh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Breigh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vegeta Breigh!
Vegeta Breigh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Charleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Davenport Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Charleston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Charleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punch Davenport Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davenport Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Davenport Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davenport Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davenport Jr misses with an uppercut
and Charleston counters with a head kick.
Davenport Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charleston swivels and escapes.
James Charleston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Davenport Jr.
Charleston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davenport Jr looks winded!
Davenport Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charleston defends well and Davenport Jr ends up having to push Charleston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davenport Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charleston swivels and escapes.
Davenport Jr clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charleston leaves Davenport Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charleston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Charleston counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davenport Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charleston slaps away a takedown attempt from Davenport Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davenport Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davenport Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Charleston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davenport Jr throws a leg kick
and Charleston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Davenport Jr throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Davenport Jr is predictable there
and Charleston counters with a head kick. That will keep Davenport Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Davenport Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Charleston which made him look bad.
Davenport Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Davenport Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr fails with the takedown.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Davenport Jr tries to clinch there but Charleston circles away.
Charleston keeps the fight on the outside.
Davenport Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Davenport Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charleston swivels and escapes.
Davenport Jr tries to clinch but Charleston is having none of it.
Davenport Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Charleston counters with a big head kick but Davenport Jr shrugs it off.
Davenport Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davenport Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davenport Jr misses with a double jab
and Charleston counters with a head kick. That will keep Davenport Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Charleston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davenport Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charleston avoids it really well and circles away.
Davenport Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Charleston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Charleston being controlled for a moment.
Davenport Jr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston bucks up and tries to throw Davenport Jr off but instead Davenport Jr has got his back!
Charleston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davenport Jr working for the choke.
Charleston has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Charleston's body.
Davenport Jr misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charleston trying to get back to his feet but Davenport Jr is in full control for now.
Charleston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Davenport Jr gets his way!
Davenport Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Charleston buck him off.
My spies in Weed Nation inform me that Davenport Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Charleston is trying to get back to his feet but Davenport Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Charleston has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punch Davenport Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Charleston slaps away a takedown attempt from Davenport Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davenport Jr tries for a takedown but Charleston circles away easily
and Charleston counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davenport Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charleston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davenport Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charleston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Punch Davenport Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davenport Jr looks to clinch
and Charleston counters with a head kick. That will keep Davenport Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Davenport Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Charleston counters with a head kick that drops Davenport Jr to the mat! Davenport Jr scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Davenport Jr is rocked!
Davenport Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davenport Jr wants to clinch up but Charleston keeps it at a distance.
Davenport Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Charleston finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charleston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Charleston counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Davenport Jr is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Charleston!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zare White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dean Mean enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zare White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Mean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mean misses with a head kick.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mean as he jumps to the side.
Mean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Mean.
Mean lands a front kick.
White shoots in for a double leg but Mean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zare White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mean gets off balance looking for a body kick
and White counters with a single leg into guard. Mean didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mean has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Mean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White prevents Mean from getting back to his feet.
Mean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mean can do anything to dispel that myth.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mean is proving hard to escape from.
Mean keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Zare White wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mean throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mean scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Mean.
Mean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
White is breathing heavily.
Mean misses with a two punch combination.
White shoots in but Mean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean instigates a clinch.
Mean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mean lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
White blocks a body shot from Mean.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White prevents Mean from breaking the clinch.
Mean prevents a body shot from White.
Mean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown but Mean shows good takedown defense.
Mean throws a lazy head kick
and White counters with a flying knee. Nice.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from White.
Mean looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
White shoots for a takedown but Mean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a body punch
and Mean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mean cracks White with an open hand slap.
Mean forces White back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mean is trying to break free.
Mean misses with a hook to the ribs.
White is trying to force a seperation but Mean has the dominant position.
Mean jumps guard.
White is looking to stand up but Mean won't let him.
Mean seems keen to control White's posture.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dean Mean wasn't active enough on the ground.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mean dominated that round.
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.
Mean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mean closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
White breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mean.
White jabs at Mean's body.
Zare White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mean scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Mean tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mean misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Mean.
Mean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mean wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
Mean scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mean lands a nice looking kick to the body. White takes a step back to recover.
White blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mean throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Mean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White cracks Mean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mean darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Mean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mean.
Mean has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mean lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Mean both land. Nice combination.
Mean pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Mean manages to break the clinch.
White shoots for a takedown but Mean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zare White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mean lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mean throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. Mean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mean throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Zare White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mean.
White is looking to clinch but Mean is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a head kick but Mean moves out of range.
White shoots in for a double leg but Mean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White misses with a left hand
and Mean counters with a nice body shot.
White blocks a head kick by Mean.
Mean slips a jab and a cross from White.
White throws a series of punches but Mean moves out of range.
Mean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mean tries a head kick but it misses.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mean throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White dives in and grabs Mean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mean pushes down on White's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Mean as White shoots in.
Mean misses with a double jab.
Mean lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mean throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White tries for a takedown but Mean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mean misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mean throws a nice head kick!
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mean.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mean pinned against the cage. Mean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
White cracks the inside of Mean's front leg.
Mean tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Mean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
White goes for a double leg but Mean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mean continues to drive forward.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mean.
Mean struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White trying to stall but Mean improves his position.
Mean misses with a punch to the body.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Mean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White manages to break the clinch.
Mean misses with a few strikes there.
White fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mean tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mean counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zare White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mean's head backwards.
White closes the distance but Mean moves to the side
and Mean counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mean lands a nice looking body kick.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White throws a jab when Mean was well out of range.
Mean throws a one two combo.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mean.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Mean counters with a stiff right hand.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mean scores with a jab to the head.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Mean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mean misses with a two punch combination.
White fails with the takedown.
Mean drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mean walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mean throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from White.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mean as he jumps to the side.
White is looking to clinch but Mean is avoiding it.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Mean as he connects with a hook.
Mean throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White wants to clinch up but Mean keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mean avoids it really well and circles away.
Mean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White shoots for a takedown but Mean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mean instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mean throws an elbow but misses.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mean has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zare White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mean can't break the clinch.
Mean breaks the clinch.
Dean Mean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Mean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mean 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Mean!
A very excited looking Dean Mean made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Johson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Bombaclad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johson comes to the cage accompanied by Earl Sweatshirt - Whoa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franklin Johson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jones Bombaclad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bombaclad chips away with some ground and pound.
Bombaclad prevents Johson from getting back to his feet.
Johson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bombaclad landing some decent shots from guard.
Bombaclad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bombaclad throws a big right hand that misses.
Bombaclad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombaclad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bombaclad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johson keeping moving, preventing Bombaclad from controlling successfully.
Bombaclad landing some decent shots from guard.
Bombaclad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bombaclad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johson wants to stand and escape but Bombaclad is having none of it.
Bombaclad with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johson is breathing heavily.
Bombaclad controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombaclad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bombaclad stays in close to Johson's body and controls the position.
Bombaclad stands up over Johson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bombaclad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bombaclad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bombaclad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bombaclad stands up over Johson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johson has momentary wrist control but Bombaclad slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bombaclad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Franklin Johson has been cut.
Bombaclad landing some decent shots from guard.
Franklin Johson's cut is getting worse.
Bombaclad controls from within his opponent's guard.
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!
Bombaclad chips away with some ground and pound.
Franklin Johson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bombaclad stands up over Johson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bombaclad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bombaclad is stalling in the full guard.
Johson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bombaclad on the ground.
Bombaclad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johson's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Franklin Johson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jones Bombaclad! Jones Bombaclad retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jones Bombaclad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Franklin Johson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatever,I want a rematch.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Ellis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Hennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Ellis!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hennings drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Hennings is proving a slippery customer.
Ellis pulls Hennings in close to prevent any damage.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Hennings from controlling successfully.
Hennings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ellis 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.
Ellis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Main Event Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ellis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hennings!
Hennings wants to control but Ellis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis tries to control but Hennings wriggling away.
Hennings is looking to improve his position but Ellis isn't that keen on the idea.
Ellis get's back to his feet.
Hennings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellis.
Hennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ellis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hennings somewhat.
Hennings misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hennings.
Hennings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Ellis.
Hennings swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellis.
Hennings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown. Hennings tries to sprawl out of it but Ellis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hennings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellis punishes Hennings's body with a nice straight punch.
Hennings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ellis sprawls well. Ellis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hennings gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Hennings checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings gets a clinch.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hennings wants the takedown. Ellis is fighting it off but Hennings persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ellis's guard against the cage.
Hennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennings wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Hennings tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellis is retaining full guard.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hennings controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ellis pulls Hennings in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Hennings.
Hennings forces Ellis back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hennings looking for a takedown.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ellis is trying to drag Hennings to the mat but Hennings just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ellis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hennings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hennings throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Hennings tries to pass.
Hennings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hennings dominated that round.
That's time! Hennings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hennings has managed to clinch.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but Hennings blocks it.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
Ellis lands a knee to the head.
Hennings stops a takedown attempt from Ellis.
Hennings dodges an elbow strike from Ellis.
Ellis gets underhooks to prevent Hennings's takedown attempt.
Hennings avoids the elbow strike from Ellis, against the cage.
Hennings is trying to pull guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ellis is trying to push Hennings away but Hennings has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hennings is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hennings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hennings is trying to break free.
Hennings is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hennings tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ellis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennings tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position.
Ellis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hennings is trying to maintain a safe position but Ellis gets an underhook and turns Hennings into the cage.
Hennings has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ellis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ellis trying to control the hands but Hennings won't let him.
Ellis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ellis hold on?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hennings.
Hennings is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hennings struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shane Hennings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hennings controls the position.
Hennings tries to get the hooks in deep but Ellis pushed the leg off.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hennings is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shane Hennings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hennings stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellis. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ellis tries to clinch but Hennings moves out of range.
Ellis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ellis duly obliges.
Hennings throws a push kick but Ellis slaps the foot to one side.
Hennings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellis throws a head kick that Hennings semi-blocks.
Hennings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ellis defends well and Hennings ends up having to push Ellis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ellis connects with a knee to the head.
Hennings is trying to drag Ellis to the mat but Ellis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hennings jumps guard but Ellis stands there with Hennings around his waist. Hennings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hennings tries to circle away but Ellis has him pinned against the cage.
Hennings is pressed up against the cage. Ellis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hennings down to the mat. Hennings avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darius Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hennings defends well and Ellis ends up having to push Hennings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hennings on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hennings prevents the takedown attempt.
Hennings blocks an elbow strike from Ellis.
Hennings trying to control the position but instead, Ellis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hennings into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis lands an elbow inside that Hennings shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hennings dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hennings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis has managed to clinch.
Ellis taking a breather.
Hennings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
A knee to the head by Ellis.
Ellis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hennings tries to score a body lock takedown but Ellis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ellis pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis controlling Hennings's posture.
Hennings trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Hennings is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis controlling Hennings's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Darius Ellis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hennings goes for a double leg but Ellis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ellis continues to drive forward.
Hennings is trying to trip Ellis. He has hold of a leg but Ellis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hennings persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hennings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hennings advances position into side control!
Hennings tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to improve position but can't.
Hennings working away.
Hennings is putting a hurting on Ellis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ellis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hennings remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ellis is trying to control Hennings's posture but Hennings avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ellis down.
Hennings working the ground and pound but Ellis is defending the strikes.
Hennings trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis prevents Hennings from moving into mount.
Hennings controls the position.
Hennings trying to control the position but Ellis is working away.
Ellis is looking to regain half guard here but Hennings keeps moving and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to control but Hennings postures up.
Hennings moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Hennings wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ellis rushes Hennings and presses him up against the cage.
Hennings decides to pull guard.
Ellis wanted to stand there but Hennings had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hennings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ellis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ellis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hennings clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ellis tries to clinch there but Hennings circles away.
Ellis gets tackled into the cage by Hennings. Hennings maintains the clinch.
Hennings pulls guard.
Hennings is pulling down on Ellis's head to control his posture.
Ellis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hennings, up you get!
Hennings gets tackled into the cage by Ellis. Ellis maintains the clinch.
Darius Ellis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Hennings is avoiding it.
Hennings avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hennings wants to break free but Ellis has control.
Hennings prevents the takedown attempt.
Hennings is working for takedown but Ellis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hennings manages to break the clinch.
Ellis instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ellis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hennings's brow.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hennings has Ellis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ellis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hennings blocks it with crossed arms.
Hennings is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ellis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hennings fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hennings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hennings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ellis but Ellis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hennings fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ellis to the ground. Hennings is now in Ellis's guard.
Ellis controls Hennings momentarily but Hennings frees himself.
Ellis controlling Hennings's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings stays in close to Ellis's body and controls the position.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Hennings from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Hennings.
Ellis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hennings is fending him off so far but Ellis persists. Nope, Hennings circles away and we're back to standing.
Hennings looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
Hennings is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ellis.
Ellis throws a front kick that sends Hennings stumbling back into the cage.
Ellis moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis breaks the clinch.
Hennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ellis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hennings somewhat.
Ellis misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Hennings with that takedown attempt.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hennings as Ellis shoots in.
Ellis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hennings's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hennings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hennings looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Hennings pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ellis dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ellis scoring well with a low kick there.
Hennings takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ellis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Hennings is avoiding it.
Ellis tries to clinch up but Hennings circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Hennings on that attempt.
Ellis moves into the clinch.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but Hennings blocks it.
Hennings can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but Hennings blocks it.
Ellis lands an elbow inside.
Ellis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hennings blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellis lands a knee to the head.
Ellis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings wants to take the fight to the mat but Ellis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hennings tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hennings's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ellis looking for a takedown.
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
Hennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Hennings has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hennings is looking for a takedown.
Ellis misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Hennings's head.
Hennings is trying to pull guard but Ellis has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ellis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hennings blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ellis trying to land knees to the body.
Hennings looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hennings is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hennings tries to score a body lock takedown but Ellis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ellis with a knee to the head.
Hennings goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ellis prevents it.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ellis connects with a body shot that sends Hennings's belly button to the back.
Ellis moves into the clinch.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hennings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is looking to improve his position.
Hennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Ellis trying to control but Hennings postures up.
Ellis is not content to let Hennings control the position.
Darius Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hennings closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hennings turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hennings manages to end up in side control.
Shane Hennings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ellis tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hennings 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Hennings!
The defeated Darius Ellis had this to say: 'He is an excellent fighter and had a good gameplan. Nothing else to do now but get back in the gym'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Greger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Slone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Greger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greger swats away the attempt to clinch by Slone.
Greger throws a push kick but Slone slaps the foot to one side.
Greger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greger instigates a clinch.
Greger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Slone has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Greger doesn't defend quickly enough and Slone has managed to lock this one up! Can Greger escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Slone on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Slone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Beauregard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Machado will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Luc Beauregard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beauregard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beauregard shoots and misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beauregard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a left hand that sends Beauregard to the canvas!
It looks like Jean Luc Beauregard has been cut.
Beauregard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Beauregard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machado wants to control from the top but Beauregard keeps moving.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Beauregard has wrist control.
Beauregard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Beauregard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado trying to control but Beauregard is working from the bottom.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Beauregard has wrist control.
Beauregard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beauregard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado is concentrating on defense, preventing Beauregard from advancing position.
Beauregard throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looking to control.
Beauregard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beauregard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beauregard advances to half guard.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Beauregard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beauregard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beauregard trying to mount his opponent but Machado defends it.
Beauregard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beauregard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beauregard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard prevents Machado from improving his position.
Beauregard working over Machado with some ground and pound. Machado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machado tries to kick Beauregard off but Beauregard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beauregard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beauregard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beauregard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machado to regain full guard.
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!
Beauregard throwing strikes but missing.
Beauregard throws an elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beauregard's guard. Nice move by Machado!
Beauregard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beauregard 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard unloads with some shots from mount but Machado bucks and avoids them well.
Beauregard prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Beauregard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beauregard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machado hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauregard is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beauregard working Machado over with strikes here.
Beauregard landing punches.
Machado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beauregard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Beauregard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beauregard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Machado tries to buck Beauregard off but he can't manage it.
Beauregard scoring with strikes but Machado is staying in there.
Beauregard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beauregard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Machado looks a forlorn figure.
Machado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machado wants to control but Beauregard is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beauregard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beauregard wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Beauregard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Beauregard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beauregard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Beauregard ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machado trying to control the position but instead, Beauregard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machado into the cage.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado controlling the action here for a moment.
Beauregard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Beauregard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Beauregard feints and as Machado raises his hands in defense, Beauregard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beauregard working some strikes from top position.
Machado keeping full guard, as Beauregard tries to pass.
Beauregard is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Beauregard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beauregard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is trying to control the position but Beauregard postures up.
Beauregard wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beauregard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beauregard landing with the ground and pound.
Beauregard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beauregard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beauregard throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
Beauregard throws an elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beauregard's guard. Nice move by Machado!
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Beauregard has wrist control.
Machado throws an elbow that misses. Beauregard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machado's guard. Nice move by Beauregard!
Jean Luc Beauregard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado controls Beauregard momentarily but Beauregard frees himself.
Beauregard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Beauregard connects with a couple of short punches.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauregard landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado has control of Beauregard's left arm, preventing Beauregard from doing any damage.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machado pulls Beauregard in close to prevent any damage.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beauregard throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Beauregard chips away with some ground and pound.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machado is on top in guard.
Machado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beauregard wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado trying to control but Beauregard is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Beauregard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Luc Beauregard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beauregard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Beauregard persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Beauregard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beauregard shoots in but no luck this time.
Machado lands with a slapping head kick.
Machado is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beauregard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Beauregard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Beauregard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauregard shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Beauregard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Beauregard or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado which made him look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado drops Beauregard with a big left hand and mounts him. Beauregard is in big trouble!
Beauregard is rocked!
Beauregard is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Beauregard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Beauregard wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Machado celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
Manny Machado is the new lightweight champion!
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