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CCF Midweek Mayhem 115 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Starstryder has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Starstryder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Stevens dives in and scores a takedown into Starstryder's guard.
Stevens is pushing down on Starstryder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starstryder is fighting to maintain full guard but Stevens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starstryder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stevens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevens.
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stevens postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Starstryder to stand up.
Stevens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starstryder is looking to get back to full guard here but Stevens has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stevens tries to move to mount but Starstryder blocks the move with his legs.
Starstryder tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Starstryder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stevens's guard! Nice work there by Starstryder!
Stevens has control of Starstryder's left arm, preventing Starstryder from doing any damage.
Starstryder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Starstryder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Starstryder just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Stevens has hold of one of Starstryder's legs. Starstryder is fighting the takedown attempt but Stevens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Starstryder can't keep his opponent in guard - Stevens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stevens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevens controlling the pace.
Stevens tries to pass to full mount but Starstryder defends it.
Stevens thows a huge punch but Starstryder dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Starstryder tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Starstryder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Starstryder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starstryder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Stevens 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.
Good exchange - Starstryder coming out on top.
Stevens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starstryder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stevens decides to stand back up.
Stevens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starstryder defends well and Stevens ends up having to push Starstryder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Starstryder.
Starstryder jumps guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Starstryder jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Starstryder around his waist. Starstryder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Starstryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starstryder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevens walks away with a smile on his face. Starstryder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Starstryder gets caught napping as Stevens dives in and scores a takedown. Starstryder manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens scoring with some ground and pound.
Starstryder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starstryder wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Starstryder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stevens escapes and throws Starstryder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Starstryder is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Starstryder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder is working hard here to advance position.
Stevens stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Starstryder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevens rushes Starstryder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Starstryder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starstryder jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Starstryder around his waist. Starstryder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Starstryder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stevens pulls Starstryder into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starstryder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starstryder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starstryder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stevens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starstryder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starstryder is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starstryder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starstryder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Starstryder, up you get!
Starstryder motions for Stevens to come forward. Starstryder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starstryder looks for the body kick but Stevens saw that one coming.
Stevens rushes Starstryder and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens managing to block the knees to the body from Starstryder.
Starstryder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevens needs to keep his hands up - Starstryder had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Starstryder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Starstryder.
Cosmo Starstryder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starstryder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Starstryder keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens gets to his feet. Starstryder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stevens dives in and scores a takedown into Starstryder's guard.
Starstryder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder wants to stand but Stevens is controlling the position.
Stevens trying to control but Starstryder is working from the bottom.
Starstryder is looking for a triangle here but Stevens uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starstryder is trying to improve his position.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starstryder keeps working.
Starstryder throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens gets to mount! Starstryder was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stevens landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Stevens.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens lands a big elbow - Starstryder is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Starstryder is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Randall Stevens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Weisz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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29
275 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slouth Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Weisz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor shoots in but no luck this time.
Thor checks the leg kick.
Thor shoots for a takedown but Weisz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thor tries a head kick but it misses.
Thor swats away the attempt to clinch by Weisz.
Thor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weisz as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slouth Thor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weisz is looking to clinch.
Thor has been working on his balance at HILITE Fighting Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Weisz.
Thor shoots for a takedown but Weisz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weisz clinches.
Weisz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weisz misses with an uppercut. Thor saw that one coming.
Thor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weisz sprawls well. Weisz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thor gets slowly back to his feet.
Weisz tries to clinch but Thor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weisz closes the distance and clinches.
Thor jumps guard but Weisz stands there with Thor around his waist. Thor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Weisz wants to stand but Thor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Weisz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weisz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thor is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weisz working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor can't keep his opponent in guard - Weisz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weisz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thor tries to get to full guard but Weisz has control of the leg.
Weisz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weisz trying to control the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thor wants to control but Weisz is keeping busy.
Weisz winds up and cracks Thor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thor trying to hold on to Weisz's head to control him but Weisz postures up.
Thor missing with punches from the bottom.
Thor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Weisz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weisz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weisz is trying to control the position but Thor postures up.
Thor wants to control from the top but Weisz keeps moving.
Thor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weisz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weisz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Weisz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weisz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thor's waist but Thor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weisz off to one side.
Thor shoots in looking for a takedown. Weisz tries to sprawl out of it but Thor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weisz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weisz swats away the attempt to clinch by Thor.
Weisz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Weisz throws the kick towards the body but Thor avoids it.
Weisz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thor was covering up waiting for the punch and Weisz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weisz wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Weisz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weisz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thor looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erik Weisz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thor shoots in and gets a takedown into Weisz's guard.
Weisz has control of Thor's left arm, preventing Thor from doing any damage.
Weisz 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.
Thor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weisz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weisz controls Thor momentarily but Thor frees himself.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Weisz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thor wants to control from the top but Weisz keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Weisz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thor's waist but Thor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weisz off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Weisz. No joy for Thor on that attempt.
Weisz throws a series of punches but Thor avoids them all with ease.
Thor tries to close the distance and clinch but Weisz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weisz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slouth Thor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weisz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor closes the distance and pushes Weisz back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weisz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weisz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weisz is defending well.
Thor tries to break free but Weisz pushes him back against the cage.
Weisz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weisz pulls Thor in close to prevent any damage.
Thor trying to control but Weisz is working from the bottom.
Weisz wants to stand but Thor is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weisz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Erik Weisz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thor doesn't manage to clinch there - Weisz circles away.
Thor rushes Weisz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weisz manages to break the clinch.
Weisz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weisz wants to land a leg kick but Thor is out of range.
Thor gets caught flat footed, as Weisz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weisz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Weisz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weisz has managed to get both his arms back between Thor's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Erik Weisz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weisz misses the body punch
and Thor counters with a straight right hand.
Thor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weisz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weisz clinches up against the cage.
Weisz stalls.
Weisz is looking to break free of the clinch but Thor has double underhooks.
Thor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thor shoots for a double leg takedown but Weisz sprawls well. He's pushed Thor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weisz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weisz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Weisz is going to stand back up.
Weisz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Weisz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Weisz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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255 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
Liddel misses with a combination
and Peters counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddel clinches.
Liddel has picked Peters up - he's going for a ride! Liddel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peters tries to roll over but Liddel keeps him under control.
Liddel is controlling the pace.
Liddel blocks the strikes from Peters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Liddel seems content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chuck Liddel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Liddel throws a low kick but Peters moves out of range easily.
Liddel gets a double leg takedown into Peters's guard.
Liddel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peters's guard.
Liddel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peters's head.
Liddel working Peters over with strikes.
Liddel is keen to just control but Peters is a slippery customer.
Liddel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Liddel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liddel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peters's head.
Liddel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Liddel lands a two punch combo.
Chuck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peters blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Liddel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peters was covering up waiting for the punch and Liddel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liddel postures up and lands a big shot to Peters's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Liddel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peters seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Liddel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddel trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liddel shoots in and gets a takedown into Peters's guard.
Liddel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Liddel advances nicely into full mount.
Liddel with a couple of short strikes.
Liddel working Peters over with strikes here.
Peters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Liddel content just to control the position here.
Liddel unloading with bombs!
Peters is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Peters bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Liddel and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - I Disappear. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Messi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Messi throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Messi's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Messi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Messi defends easily.
Messi looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Messi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Messi in his guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Messi is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Messi throws a big right hand that misses.
Messi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Messi defends it easily.
Lee has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
Messi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Messi thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee is not content to let Messi control the position.
Lee trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Messi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Messi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Messi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to pass Lee's guard but actually Lee recovers to full guard.
Messi works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Messi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Messi pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Messi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Messi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lee is staying active underneath Messi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Messi has control of the leg.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to hold on to Messi's head to control him but Messi postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Messi connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi is working for a submission of some sort.
Messi is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Messi winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Messi trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee wants to improve his position but Messi is controlling well.
Messi wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Messi drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Messi in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Messi is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Messi wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee trying to control but Messi postures up.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Messi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Messi forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lionel Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Messi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Messi getting side control.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Messi has control of the leg.
Messi prevents Lee from standing back up.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Messi pulls his head out easily.
Messi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is in trouble now - Messi has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messi prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi with a couple of short strikes.
Messi controlling the position easily from mount.
Messi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Messi controlling his opponent.
Messi landing strikes from the mount.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi working the ground and pound effectively.
Messi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lionel Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messi landing punches.
Lee is rocked!
Lee tries to reverse the position but Messi maintains control.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Messi finish him?
Lee tries to lock up and control but Messi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lee regains half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi passes into side control, despite Lee's attempt to control the position.
Lee tries to bench press Messi off him but Messi keeps the position.
Messi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Messi drags him back down.
Messi trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Messi is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Messi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messi is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Messi swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Messi's guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Messi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Messi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Messi digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Messi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Messi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Messi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Messi trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Messi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messi is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Messi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Messi.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Messi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Messi sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messi defends well.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee has an active guard here but Messi has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Messi connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Messi is controlling the pace.
Messi working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Messi is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Messi is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Messi throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Messi's guard. Nice move by Lee!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Messi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Messi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Messi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi had his way with Rock Lee in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Messi. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Messi has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Messi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Messi dives into Lee's guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully.
Messi throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Messi's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Messi has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Messi is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Messi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee works over Messi with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Messi.
Messi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Messi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Messi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Messi!
Messi works to advance to full mount. Lee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Messi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Messi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Messi wants to control but instead Lee manages to regain half guard.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Messi thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Messi wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Messi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Messi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lionel Messi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Messi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Messi is aware though and is defending well.
Messi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Messi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Lionel Messi!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Lionel Messi!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lionel Messi!
Lionel Messi wins by unanimous decision!
Lionel Messi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toki Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toki Mazuke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borat Sagdiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toki Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazuke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazuke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sagdiyev's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazuke 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.
Mazuke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazuke trying to control the action but Sagdiyev is working from the bottom.
Mazuke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sagdiyev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mazuke lands a couple of good shots and Sagdiyev has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mazuke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazuke softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mazuke keeps control of the position easily here as Sagdiyev tries to buck him off.
Will Mazuke go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mazuke.
Mazuke lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sagdiyev.
Mazuke is landing with strikes. Sagdiyev can't take much more of this.
Mazuke is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sagdiyev is defending well though. Mazuke let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Sagdiyev tries to roll but Mazuke sticks to his back.
Mazuke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazuke scores with punches and elbows.
Sagdiyev is rocked!
Sagdiyev is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sagdiyev could be in trouble here!
Oh Sagdiyev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazuke is working for a rear naked choke. Sagdiyev is not defending it well and Mazuke has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sagdiyev refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sagdiyev's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toki Mazuke!
A very excited looking Toki Mazuke 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Colvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros comes to the cage accompanied by Greek Gyros. Colvin has chosen niggas in paris as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunny Colvin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colvin throws a lazy right hand but Gyros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colvin lands a nice hook to Gyros's body. Gyros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colvin as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Colvin.
Gyros attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Colvin connects with a right hand. Gyros shakes it off.
It looks like Greek Gyros has been cut.
Gyros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colvin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gyros.
Colvin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gyros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Colvin. No joy for Gyros on that attempt.
Gyros throws a hook to the side of Colvin's head but Colvin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Colvin misses.
Colvin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Colvin dips to his left and cracks Gyros with an uppercut!
Gyros defending well as Colvin loads up on a big left hand.
Colvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Colvin does no damage.
Colvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Gyros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gyros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gyros fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Colvin misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gyros. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gyros swinging wildly here.
Colvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gyros dives in and grabs Colvin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colvin pushes down on Gyros's head and hops out.
Colvin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gyros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colvin.
Gyros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colvin defends it nicely.
Colvin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Colvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gyros. Gyros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colvin leaves Gyros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Colvin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gyros backs up against the cage.
Gyros is rocked!
Gyros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colvin defends well and Gyros ends up having to push Colvin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oh Gyros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gyros is breathing heavily.
Colvin tries a body shot but Gyros blocks it.
Colvin dips a shoulder and cracks Gyros with a mighty uppercut! Gyros falls back against the cage and Colvin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gyros is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Colvin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Colvin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Nassoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feodore Sabre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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253 lbs
29 - 21 - 0 |
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240 lbs
9 - 20 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodore Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Nassoon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre shoots in for a double leg but Nassoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sabre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sabre working away.
Nassoon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sabre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sabre working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabre looks up at the clock and then as Nassoon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sabre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sabre in side control, throwing shots but Nassoon defends.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassoon can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Sabre crashes against the mat.
Nassoon is letting Sabre control him for a moment.
Nassoon tries to bench press Sabre off him but Sabre keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nassoon some visible discomfort.
Nassoon dodges the ground and pound from Sabre.
Sabre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nassoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sabre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nassoon is trying to improve his position.
Nassoon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabre misses with the ground and pound.
Sabre wants to control but Nassoon is keeping him busy.
Sabre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre tries to score with some ground and pound. Nassoon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Sabre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sabre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nassoon, who protects the arm well.
Sabre working the strikes but Nassoon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sabre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nassoon's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nassoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nassoon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sabre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sabre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nassoon actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sabre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sabre is looking to stall here but Nassoon recovers full guard.
Sabre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nassoon keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Sabre connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon is looking to stand up but Sabre isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabre scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nassoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nassoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sabre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nassoon is trying to keep Sabre in close.
Sabre looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodore Sabre 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.
Nassoon misses with a takedown
so Sabre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabre throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nassoon is keeping the position for now.
Sabre forces his way into half guard.
Sabre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nassoon defending well though.
Sabre misses with a head shot. Nassoon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sabre landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sabre distracts Nassoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nassoon looking to control.
Nassoon keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Nassoon looking to control.
Sabre throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabre is looking to work some ground and pound but Nassoon has wrist control.
Sabre throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabre throws a big right hand that misses.
Nassoon looking to control.
Sabre forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nassoon keeps working.
Sabre seems to be working for a kimura but Nassoon defends the submission attempt.
Sabre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabre trying to control from Nassoon's half guard. Nassoon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sabre throwing strikes but missing.
Sabre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Sabre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sabre goes for a double leg but Nassoon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nassoon continues to drive forward.
Nassoon looking for a takedown.
Sabre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sabre stalls.
Sabre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nassoon's waist but Nassoon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sabre off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodore Sabre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown but Sabre shows good takedown defense.
Jerry Nassoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sabre with that takedown attempt.
Sabre scores with a jab.
Sabre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nassoon is fending him off so far but Sabre persists. Nope, Nassoon circles away and we're back to standing.
Nassoon shoots in but Sabre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sabre shoots in and drives through. Nassoon sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nassoon's waist but Nassoon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sabre off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre misses with a head kick.
Nassoon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sabre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nassoon fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nassoon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sabre, pushing him back against the cage.
Nassoon is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodore Sabre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sabre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nassoon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nassoon defending against the ground and pound.
Sabre working the strikes but Nassoon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sabre tries to pass to full mount but Nassoon defends it.
Sabre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sabre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nassoon is trying to maintain the position but Sabre is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabre 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.
Sabre controlling the action here.
Sabre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nassoon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sabre.
Sabre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nassoon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sabre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nassoon can do to turn this around?
Sabre thows a huge punch but Nassoon dodges it nicely.
Nassoon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sabre.
Sabre throws an elbow that misses. Nassoon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sabre's guard. Nice move by Nassoon!
Sabre has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nassoon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nassoon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sabre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nassoon swivels and escapes.
Nassoon shoots in for a double leg but Sabre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nassoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sabre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodore Sabre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown but Sabre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nassoon stuffs the takedown attempt from Sabre. Sabre gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabre slaps away a takedown attempt from Nassoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Sabre with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nassoon dives in and scores a takedown into Sabre's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom.
Feodore Sabre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sabre 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.
Nassoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sabre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nassoon trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom.
Sabre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabre, not yet.
Nassoon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sabre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nassoon, into his guard.
Sabre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nassoon looking to control.
Nassoon being controlled here, momentarily.
Sabre distracts Nassoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sabre landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nassoon pulls Sabre in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodore Sabre clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sabre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nassoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sabre avoids it really well and circles away.
Sabre slaps away a takedown attempt from Nassoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nassoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sabre pinned against the cage. Sabre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Feodore Sabre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Nassoon.
Sabre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nassoon's guard.
Nassoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nassoon trying to keep a closed guard but Sabre is proving a slippery customer.
Sabre with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Nassoon keeps moving.
Sabre postures up in Nassoon's guard and throws a big left but Nassoon blocks it.
Nassoon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sabre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nassoon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nassoon keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Sabre postures up in Nassoon's guard and throws a big left but Nassoon blocks it.
Sabre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nassoon defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sabre.
Sabre shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabre shoots in looking for a takedown but Nassoon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sabre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sabre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nassoon swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Nassoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sabre which made him look bad.
Nassoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Sabre with that takedown attempt.
Nassoon goes for a double leg but Sabre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sabre continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre prevents Nassoon from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassoon jumps guard but Sabre stands there with Nassoon around his waist. Nassoon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nassoon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sabre after a bit of a struggle.
Sabre tightens his grip and picks Nassoon up, before dumping him to the ground. Nassoon manages to land in guard.
Nassoon working a defensive guard here.
Sabre stays in close to Nassoon's body and controls the position.
Sabre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nassoon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sabre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nassoon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nassoon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sabre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nassoon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nassoon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sabre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nassoon but great work by Sabre.
Sabre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nassoon some visible discomfort.
Sabre lands a few punches from side control.
Sabre working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Sabre cracks Nassoon with a big right hand but Nassoon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feodore Sabre had his way with Jerry Nassoon in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sabre drives through with a takedown into Nassoon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nassoon is trying to control the position but Sabre postures up.
Nassoon wants to control the position but Sabre says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sabre with the ground and pound but Nassoon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nassoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sabre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nassoon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sabre, into his guard.
Sabre controlling Nassoon's posture.
Sabre is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nassoon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sabre's body to avoid the submission. Sabre has instead reached around Nassoon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sabre arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feodore Sabre!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jess Liaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liaudin has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jess Liaudin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liaudin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malapitan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liaudin.
Malapitan is looking for a sweep. Liaudin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liaudin wants to work for an arm triangle but Malapitan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liaudin seems to be working for a kimura but Malapitan defends the submission attempt.
Malapitan trying to control here.
Liaudin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malapitan keeps working.
Malapitan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin postures up in Malapitan's guard and throws a big left but Malapitan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Liaudin from controlling successfully.
Malapitan is trying to control the position but Liaudin postures up.
Liaudin trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
Liaudin throws an elbow that misses. Malapitan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liaudin's guard. Nice move by Malapitan!
Liaudin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malapitan looking to pass the guard.
Malapitan won't allow Liaudin to sweep him here.
Liaudin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liaudin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin is trying to keep Malapitan in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liaudin looking for a sweep. Not yet Liaudin, not yet.
Liaudin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Malapitan trying to control but Liaudin is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liaudin shoots in for a double leg but Malapitan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liaudin misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liaudin has his takedown stuffed
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jess Liaudin.
Liaudin closes the distance and clinches up with Malapitan, looking for a takedown. Liaudin pushes Malapitan against the cage but Malapitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Liaudin.
Liaudin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malapitan's waist but Malapitan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liaudin off to one side.
Liaudin tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jess Liaudin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan looks to land a left hand but Liaudin moved out of range nicely.
Malapitan throws a hook but Liaudin blocks it.
Liaudin tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liaudin shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malapitan. Liaudin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liaudin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malapitan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan slaps away a takedown attempt from Liaudin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malapitan looks to land a left hand but Liaudin moved out of range nicely.
Malapitan looks to throw the jab but Liaudin is out of range.
Liaudin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Liaudin needs to keep his hands up - Malapitan had a free shot at his head there.
Malapitan misses with a hook.
Liaudin looks for a takedown but Malapitan sprawls well.
Liaudin shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liaudin has his takedown stuffed
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raje Malapitan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malapitan digs a good body shot into Liaudin's ribs.
Liaudin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liaudin shoots in and drives through. Malapitan sprawls well.
Malapitan misses with a body shot
and Liaudin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Liaudin.
Malapitan is pulling down on Liaudin's head. It's preventing any offense from Liaudin, at least for the moment.
Liaudin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liaudin won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
Liaudin trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan has a closed guard, preventing Liaudin from standing up.
Liaudin throwing strikes but missing.
Liaudin stands up over Malapitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liaudin trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liaudin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malapitan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Liaudin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malapitan controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Liaudin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malapitan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Liaudin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura but Liaudin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malapitan to get the leverage.
Liaudin has one foot on Malapitan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Liaudin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Liaudin tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liaudin dives in for a single leg takedown but Malapitan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jess Liaudin.
Liaudin has Malapitan pressed against the cage, preventing Malapitan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liaudin is trying to pull guard but Malapitan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liaudin jumps guard but Malapitan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liaudin is breathing heavily.
Malapitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liaudin has Malapitan pressed against the cage, preventing Malapitan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liaudin as Malapitan tries to tie him up.
Malapitan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malapitan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liaudin.
Malapitan stuffs the takedown attempt from Liaudin. Liaudin gets slowly back to his feet.
Malapitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liaudin's head.
Jess Liaudin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liaudin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malapitan sprawls well. Malapitan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liaudin gets slowly back to his feet.
Malapitan jabs Liaudin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raje Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Liaudin's head and hops out.
Liaudin fails with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice body shot.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malapitan with a nice cross.
A jab from Malapitan misses.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan throws a lazy right hand but Liaudin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liaudin defending well as Malapitan loads up on a big left hand.
Malapitan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malapitan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malapitan wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jess Liaudin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malapitan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liaudin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liaudin tries to clinch but Malapitan is having none of it.
Liaudin with a poor takedown
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jess Liaudin.
Liaudin with a poor takedown
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malapitan throws a jab when Liaudin was well out of range.
Malapitan misses with a body shot.
Liaudin with a poor takedown
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liaudin was well out of range. Poor timing from Malapitan.
Liaudin darts in looking for a takedown but Malapitan gets double underhooks and turns Liaudin into the cage.
Liaudin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Malapitan.
Liaudin jumps guard but Malapitan stands there with Liaudin around his waist. Liaudin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liaudin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malapitan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malapitan.
Malapitan gets through Liaudin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malapitan breaks the clinch.
Liaudin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malapitan defends it nicely.
Liaudin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liaudin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan avoids it really well and circles away.
Liaudin has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Malapitan catches Liaudin right on the button with a cross.
Liaudin closes the distance and clinches up with Malapitan, looking for a takedown. Liaudin pushes Malapitan against the cage but Malapitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liaudin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan punishes Liaudin's body with a nice straight punch.
Malapitan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liaudin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liaudin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liaudin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malapitan lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liaudin's hands.
A big left from Malapitan misses.
Liaudin misses with a takedown
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liaudin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malapitan defends it nicely.
Malapitan connects with a single shot there.
Malapitan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liaudin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malapitan tries to avoid it but Liaudin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malapitan to the ground. Malapitan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malapitan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liaudin.
Liaudin avoids the body shot from Malapitan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin misses with a takedown
and Malapitan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malapitan looks to land a right hand but Liaudin moved out of range.
Liaudin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malapitan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liaudin somewhat.
Malapitan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malapitan looks to land a right hand but Liaudin moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Liaudin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Malapitan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malapitan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liaudin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liaudin misses with a takedown
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liaudin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liaudin fails with the takedown
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liaudin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malapitan slaps away a takedown attempt from Liaudin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jess Liaudin.
Liaudin slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Liaudin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malapitan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liaudin on the side of the head.
Liaudin fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malapitan slaps away a takedown attempt from Liaudin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malapitan. Liaudin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malapitan throws a jab but it's blocked by Liaudin.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liaudin fails with a takedown attempt.
Liaudin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malapitan swivels and escapes.
Liaudin tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liaudin dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Liaudin's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws an overhand right that lands on Liaudin's shoulder, as Liaudin tries to avoid the shot.
Liaudin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malapitan defends well and Liaudin ends up having to push Malapitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malapitan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liaudin has him pressed against the cage.
Liaudin is trying to pull guard but Malapitan has him pressed against the cage.
Malapitan breaks from the clinch.
Liaudin slips under a jab from Malapitan.
Liaudin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a right hand to the body.
Malapitan scores with a body shot.
Liaudin closes the distance and clinches up with Malapitan, looking for a takedown. Liaudin pushes Malapitan against the cage but Malapitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan misses with an uppercut.
Liaudin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Malapitan misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan lands an overhand right.
Liaudin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liaudin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Liaudin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Liaudin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malapitan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Liaudin but great work by Malapitan.
Malapitan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liaudin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Liaudin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan tries for a kimura but Liaudin is defending well.
Malapitan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liaudin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liaudin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Malapitan but great work by Liaudin.
Jess Liaudin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liaudin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malapitan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liaudin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan stops Liaudin from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan had his way with Jess Liaudin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Liaudin shoots and misses
and Liaudin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liaudin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
A leg kick checked by Malapitan.
Malapitan misses the jab.
Liaudin staying out of range there.
Liaudin darts in looking for a takedown but Malapitan gets double underhooks and turns Liaudin into the cage.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jess Liaudin.
Malapitan is trying to break the clinch but Liaudin is controlling him.
Liaudin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malapitan smiles and moves away.
Malapitan takes a swing at Liaudin's ribcage but misses.
Liaudin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liaudin thinking.
Liaudin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a jab when Liaudin was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liaudin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Malapitan. No joy for Liaudin on that attempt.
Liaudin shoots in and gets a takedown into Malapitan's guard.
Malapitan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Liaudin wants to hold on but Malapitan pushes him away.
Malapitan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Liaudin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Malapitan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raje Malapitan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Wordsworth Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Wordsworth Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wordsworth Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wordsworth Ward swinging wildly here.
Wordsworth Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson throws a hook but Wordsworth Ward avoids it easily.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Wordsworth Ward is out of range.
Wordsworth Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson moves out of range as Wordsworth Ward strikes.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wordsworth Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Wordsworth Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Wordsworth Ward gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wordsworth Ward tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Wordsworth Ward's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wordsworth Ward has wrist control.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wordsworth Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wordsworth Ward has wrist control.
Johnson is standing up over Wordsworth Ward. Wordsworth Ward looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Wordsworth Ward is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wordsworth Ward pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson is working Wordsworth Ward over with some ground and pound from side control.
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.
Wordsworth Ward takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson throwing strikes but Wordsworth Ward manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wordsworth Ward moves away.
Wordsworth Ward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wordsworth Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throws a strike but Wordsworth Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson is trying to keep Wordsworth Ward in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wordsworth Ward wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wordsworth Wards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wordsworth Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a good body shot.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wordsworth Ward is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Wordsworth Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Wordsworth Ward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wordsworth Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wordsworth Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wordsworth Ward's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson throws a strike but Wordsworth Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wordsworth Ward preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson controls Wordsworth Ward momentarily but Wordsworth Ward frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Wordsworth Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wordsworth Ward. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Wordsworth Ward. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wordsworth Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wordsworth Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Wordsworth Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Wordsworth Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wordsworth Ward sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a looping right.
Wordsworth Ward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wordsworth Ward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wordsworth Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wordsworth Ward moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Wordsworth Ward moves out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Wordsworth Ward connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a jab when Wordsworth Ward was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wordsworth Ward sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a two punch combo.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Wordsworth Ward looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Wordsworth Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wordsworth Ward throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Wordsworth Ward misses.
Wordsworth Ward throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wordsworth Ward loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild combination.
Wordsworth Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wordsworth Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Wordsworth Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wordsworth Ward throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wordsworth Ward counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wordsworth Ward.
Wordsworth Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wordsworth Ward defends it nicely.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Wordsworth Ward moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Wordsworth Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wordsworth Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wordsworth Ward throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wordsworth Ward looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wordsworth Ward is trying to buck Johnson off.
Tim Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wordsworth Ward is avoiding damage well.
Johnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wordsworth Ward is avoiding damage well.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Wordsworth Ward wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing strikes but Wordsworth Ward manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wordsworth Ward tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wordsworth Ward tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johnson had his way with Frederick Wordsworth Ward in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wordsworth Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
Wordsworth Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wordsworth Ward avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wordsworth Ward defends it nicely.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Wordsworth Ward misses with the combination.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Wordsworth Ward does no damage.
Wordsworth Ward sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wordsworth Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wordsworth Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Wordsworth Ward saw that one coming.
Wordsworth Ward dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wordsworth Ward.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wordsworth Ward's body.
Wordsworth Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Wordsworth Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a wild combination.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wordsworth Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Wordsworth Ward, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Wordsworth Ward against the cage but Wordsworth Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wordsworth Ward pinned against the cage. Wordsworth Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wordsworth Ward lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Wordsworth Ward scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wordsworth Ward circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wordsworth Ward as he jumps to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wordsworth Ward misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wordsworth Ward moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wordsworth Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frederick Wordsworth Ward.
I think Johnson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tim Johnson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tim Johnson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tim Johnson!
Tim Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Leer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Leer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leer ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone jabs Leer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone throws a jab when Leer was well out of range.
Leer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leer shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Leer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stone tries to buck Leer off but Leer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stone wants to control but Leer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone is trying to control but Leer manages to pass to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone wants to hold on but Leer pushes him away.
Leer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer throwing strikes here but Stone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leer controlling his opponent.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Leer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to hold on but Leer postures up.
Leer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stone to take his back!
Stone rolls, trying to escape but Leer keeps control of the position.
Leer gets his hands free as Stone looks to control.
Leer is hanging on to Stone's back as he tries to escape.
Stone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Even with his hooks in, Leer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stone breaks Leer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer has Stone pulled in close to control his posture.
Stone trying to control but Leer is working from the bottom.
Leer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Leer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leer trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard.
Leer passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stone gets full guard.
Leer stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Leer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leer throws a big right hand that misses.
Leer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Leer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leer counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Leer to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Leer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Stone tenderised Leer's leg. Leer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone throws a leg kick but Leer checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leer wants to break free but Stone has control.
Leer fails to pull guard.
Leer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Leer as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
Leer dives in for a single leg takedown but Stone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Leer tries to tie him up.
Leer tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Leer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Leer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Leer.
Leer taking a breather.
Leer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leer is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Leer pulls Stone into guard.
Stone advances to half guard.
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone throwing shots but Leer is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Leer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leer is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone prevents Leer from standing back up.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leer defending well though.
Stone thows a huge punch but Leer dodges it nicely.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Leer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leer is trying to control but Stone passes into side control!
Stone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leer keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stone prevents Leer from escaping the position.
Leer is not content to let Stone control the position.
Stone throws an elbow but Leer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Leer's legs.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Leer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone throwing strikes but Leer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer cracks Stone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leer wants to stand but Stone is controlling his arm.
Leer taking a breather here.
Stone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leer off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Stone manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leer is in bad spot here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone misses with an elbow to the head.
Aaron Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leer avoids the strikes from Stone.
Leer is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by Stone.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leer.
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone jabs Leer right on the nose. Leer blinks but takes it well.
Leer looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Stone tries a low kick but Leer avoids it.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Leer counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Stone is trying to stand up here but Leer is controlling him well.
Stone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leer manages to get himself to full guard.
Leer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stone wants to control from the top but Leer keeps moving.
Stone passes Leer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leer is looking to improve his position.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Leer is defending well.
Stone prevents Leer from improving his position.
Stone trying to control the action but Leer is working from the bottom.
Stone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aaron Stone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stone swings for the body but Leer moves out of range.
Mike Leer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Leer gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Leer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws some wild stikes that Leer manages to avoid easily.
Leer is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone throwing strikes here but Leer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Leer taking shots to the head.
Leer is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stone trying to control but Leer is having none of it.
Stone unloads with some shots from mount but Leer bucks and avoids them well.
Stone landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leer is squirming around, avoiding Stone's attempts to control the action.
Leer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Leer is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone cracks Leer with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Stone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aaron Stone waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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