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HFC 145 Tough Enough PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kenardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Solaric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenardly comes to the cage accompanied by Strokin. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Kenardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dario Solaric!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solaric lands a jab to Kenardly's midsection.
Solaric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solaric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenardly moves away.
A shot to the liver by Solaric. Beautiful body shot.
Solaric defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenardly.
Kenardly dives in for a single leg takedown but Solaric sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solaric breaks from the clinch.
Kenardly doesn't manage to clinch there - Solaric circles away.
Solaric's coach down at Weed Nation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Solaric's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Solaric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenardly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solaric misses with a wild combination.
Solaric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenardly doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenardly fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kenardly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solaric just misses with a punch to the body.
Solaric lunges at Kenardly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenardly's hand.
It looks like Lars Kenardly has been cut.
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!
Solaric leaves Kenardly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solaric bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenardly moves to clinch but Solaric breaks away
and Solaric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kenardly is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Solaric.
Solaric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenardly moves away.
Kenardly tries to clinch but Solaric moves away
and Solaric counters with an inside leg kick.
Kenardly darts in trying to clinch
and Solaric counters with a nice body shot.
Kenardly tries to clinch but Solaric moves out of range.
Solaric lands a right hook to the body.
Solaric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenardly.
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!
Solaric misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solaric lands with a good body shot.
Solaric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenardly is looking to clinch but Solaric is avoiding it.
Kenardly slips a jab and a cross from Solaric.
Kenardly tries to clinch
and Kenardly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solaric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenardly manages to avoid it.
Kenardly moves into range and clinches up with Solaric.
Solaric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solaric lands with a straight right. Kenardly didn't see that one coming.
Kenardly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenardly blocks a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kenardly. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenardly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenardly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenardly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Solaric is trying to defend but Kenardly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've been hearing that Kenardly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Solaric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Solaric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kenardly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solaric is working away from the top position though.
Kenardly is trying to stand up here but Solaric is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solaric performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kenardly is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenardly is not content to let Solaric control the position.
Kenardly wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenardly wants to get back to his feet.
Kenardly wants to control the action here but instead Solaric manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dario Solaric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kenardly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenardly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Solaric counters with a left to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Solaric in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kenardly doesn't manage to clinch there - Solaric circles away.
Kenardly closes the distance but Solaric moves to the side
and Solaric counters with a solid body kick.
Solaric steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kenardly. That one must have hurt.
Lars Kenardly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenardly scores with a leg kick.
Solaric thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenardly is defended easily by Solaric.
Kenardly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Solaric. Solaric obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenardly throws a leg kick but Solaric sees it coming and moves out of range.
Solaric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenardly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Solaric. Those never looked like landing.
Solaric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solaric scoring well with a low kick there.
Solaric lands a leg kick that knocks Kenardly off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Solaric. Kenardly shrugs it off though.
Solaric is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenardly rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Solaric as he connects with a hook.
Solaric scores with a body shot.
Solaric connects with a nice cross there... Kenardly is looking wobbly and Solaric recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kenardly to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Solaric jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dario Solaric!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brennan Tierney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brennan Tierney enters the cage!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brennan Tierney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendrix perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tierney wants to get back to his feet.
Hendrix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendrix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hendrix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendrix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tierney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hendrix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendrix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tierney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hendrix wants to control from the top but Tierney keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix looking to pass the guard.
Tierney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tierney working a defensive guard here.
Hendrix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hendrix works over Tierney with some ground and pound from guard.
Tierney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tierney keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Hendrix postures up in Tierney's guard and throws a big left but Tierney blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tierney has momentary wrist control but Hendrix slips an elbow through the middle.
Tierney looking to control.
Hendrix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hendrix trying to control but Tierney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hendrix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tierney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tierney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendrix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendrix stays in close to Tierney's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tierney trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tierney gets caught flat footed, as Hendrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tierney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been informed that Tierney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hendrix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tierney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendrix working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tierney's head.
Hendrix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tierney's head.
Hendrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendrix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tierney wants to get back to his feet but Hendrix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendrix throwing strikes but missing.
Hendrix throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hendrix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tierney has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hendrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendrix takes the fight into the clinch.
Tierney trying to control the position but instead, Hendrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tierney into the cage.
Hendrix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tierney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendrix gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tierney regains guard.
Tierney keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Hendrix controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tierney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix content to stall in guard here.
Tierney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendrix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Tierney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tierney trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hendrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tierney trying to keep a closed guard but Hendrix is proving a slippery customer.
Tierney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendrix defends it easily.
Hendrix wants to control from the top but Tierney keeps moving.
Hendrix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendrix throws a strike but Tierney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierney wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Hendrix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hendrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tierney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendrix is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is looking to stand up but Tierney isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tierney defends it easily.
Hendrix is looking to stand back up but Tierney counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hendrix.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tierney trying to control from Hendrix's half guard. Hendrix has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hendrix dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendrix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Hendrix's head coaches at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Tierney.
Tierney wants a takedown.
Tierney goes for a takedown attempt but Hendrix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tierney closes the distance and clinches.
Hendrix turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hendrix scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tierney looks to move to half guard but instead Hendrix has passed into mount! Damn!
Tierney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hendrix unloading with bombs!
Hendrix raining down shots from the mount!
Hendrix controlling his opponent.
Tierney is bucking up trying to escape but Hendrix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tierney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix tries to control but Tierney wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tierney is working to get back to half guard.
Hendrix content just to control the position here.
Tierney tries to reverse the position but Hendrix maintains control.
Tierney tries to hold on but Hendrix pushes him away.
Hendrix looking to control but Tierney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hendrix with shots to the head and body - Tierney looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tierney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierney taking shots to the head.
Tierney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tierney is trying to escape the mount.
Tierney is in a horrible position here. Hendrix smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hendrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tierney can do to turn this around?
Hendrix cracks Tierney with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix lands a couple of good shots and Tierney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hendrix scores with strikes from the back.
Hendrix loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tierney hold on?
Tierney just trying to survive but Hendrix is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tierney is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tierney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tierney wants to control his opponent's hands but Hendrix gets his hands free.
Hendrix slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hendrix is landing with strikes from the back.
Hendrix lands shots from the back.
Hendrix lands shots from the back.
Hendrix scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tierney is looking for a way out.
Tierney covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tierney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Brennan Tierney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tierney manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hendrix's guard. Nice work there by Tierney.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Hendrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendrix, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Hendrix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. Alex Mason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vann Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Mason!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bushido Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight throws a series of strikes that have Mason backpedaling.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick by Knight misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Knight.
Mason is rocked!
Knight throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Mason crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vann Knight!
Vann Knight decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Manafest - Fire In The Kitchen. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howard tries to clinch but Sparrow is having none of it.
Howard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparrow.
Howard stalks Sparrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sparrow's face. Sparrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Sparrow dodges the punch combination from Howard.
Howard tries to clinch up.
Howard tries to clinch but Sparrow moves out of range.
Howard wants to clinch
and Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Sparrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howard misses with the head strike.
Howard prevents a body shot from Sparrow.
Sparrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Howard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow misses with a punch to the body.
Sparrow tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sparrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Howard is looking for a takedown.
Howard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howard lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparrow can't break the clinch.
Sparrow is trying to drag Howard to the mat but Howard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howard tries to stall but Sparrow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard throws a combination. Sparrow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've been told by Howard's head coaches at HILITE Fighting Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparrow with a jab.
Sparrow walks into a straight right hand from Howard.
Jab by Howard.
Howard rushes Sparrow and presses him up against the cage.
Sparrow misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Howard.
Sparrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howard breaks from the clinch.
Howard instigates a clinch.
Sparrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to clinch
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sparrow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Howard back to the cage. Sparrow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard has closed the distance and engaged Sparrow in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Sparrow.
Sparrow has a couple of punches blocked by Howard.
Howard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Howard.
Sparrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howard managing to block the knees to the body from Sparrow.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sparrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents a body shot from Sparrow.
Sparrow misses with a punch to the body.
Sparrow tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparrow counters with a left and a right that stings Howard.
Howard darts in and clinches Sparrow up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Howard won't allow it.
Sparrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands.
Sparrow tries to throw a body punch but Howard avoids it by throwing Sparrow back against the cage.
Howard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard tries to clinch up.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Sparrow moves out of range easily.
Howard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Howard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howard moves in looking to clinch but Sparrow pushes him off.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard throws an off balance right hand
and Sparrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howard throws a series of punches but Sparrow avoids them all with ease.
Howard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard takes the fight into the clinch.
Howard avoiding damage.
Sparrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparrow is trying to push Howard away but Howard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sparrow stalling in the clinch but Howard improves position.
Sparrow throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow has had enough of the clinch but Howard keeps him there for the moment.
Sparrow can't find room to land a body shot as Howard controls the action.
Howard blocks an elbow strike.
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Howard. Those never looked like landing.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sparrow jabs Howard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Howard throws a series of strikes that have Sparrow backpedaling.
John Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard scores with a sloppy right hand. Sparrow should have avoided that one.
Sparrow is rocked!
Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparrow is pressed up against the cage. Howard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparrow down to the mat. Sparrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sparrow lands the left hand.
Sparrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparrow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sparrow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow misses with a double jab.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Howard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sparrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howard looking for a takedown.
Sparrow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparrow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Howard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howard breaks the clinch.
Sparrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Sparrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howard manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparrow with a hook.
Sparrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparrow circles away.
Howard has managed to clinch.
Sparrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparrow misses with a body punch.
Sparrow misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Howard throws an elbow but misses.
Howard effectively controlling the action here.
Howard wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Howard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Howard trying to control the position but instead, Sparrow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Howard into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow tries a knee to the head but Howard blocks it.
Howard looking for a takedown.
Howard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sparrow counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Howard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparrow's head backwards.
Sparrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sparrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparrow pushes Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparrow tries a body shot but Howard blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Howard is controlling him.
Howard taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sparrow obliges.
Sparrow tries to throw a body punch but Howard avoids it by throwing Sparrow back against the cage.
Howard trying to stall but Sparrow improves his position.
Sparrow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Howard avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sparrow is keeping busy.
Howard misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparrow tries a body shot but Howard blocks it.
Sparrow misses with a body punch.
Sparrow tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Sparrow.
Sparrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands.
Jack Sparrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Howard taking a breather.
Sparrow lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Howard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sparrow gets underhooks to prevent Howard's takedown attempt.
Sparrow lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sparrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Sparrow missing with knees to the body.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparrow tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparrow can't break the clinch.
Sparrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Howard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Sparrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howard has time to react.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Howard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparrow, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparrow swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Howard misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparrow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Howard under the eye.
Howard looks to land a combination but Sparrow avoids it well.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Sparrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Howard.
Sparrow rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Sparrow misses with a body punch.
Sparrow tries to work over Howard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparrow lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard can't get the takedown.
Sparrow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Howard blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparrow misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Howard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparrow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparrow.
Jack Sparrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard misses with a double jab
and Sparrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparrow circles away.
Sparrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sparrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
John Howard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Nak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nak shoots in for a double leg but Bova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Bova. No joy for Nak on that attempt.
Nak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bova is trying to defend but Nak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bova is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Nak seems content to control.
Nak is working for a submission of some sort.
Nak wants to control but Bova is keeping him busy.
Nak is trying to work for a kimura but Bova is defending well.
Bova wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bova is just riding it out for now. Nak eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nak is working away from the top position though.
Nak passes to full mount!
Bova holds of for dear life.
Bova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nak is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bova keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bova is just riding it out for now. Nak eventually gives up the hold.
Nak 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. Bova tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Nak!
Harry Nak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anwar Sadat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anwar Sadat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anwar Sadat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadat moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Sadat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as James is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kevin James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks to throw the jab but Sadat is out of range.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadat. Sadat gets slowly back to his feet.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadat.
Nice cross by James.
James connects with the punch.
Sadat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Sadat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sadat advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sadat laying and praying for a moment but James takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sadat works his way into full mount!
Sadat mounts James! Really nice guard pass there!
Sadat tries to control but James wriggling away.
James is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Sadat is looking to take James's back but instead James gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Sadat frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James regains half guard.
Sadat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sadat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sadat's back!
James missing with strikes.
James scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
James is punishing Sadat with some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Sadat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
James is working the ground and pound. Can Sadat escape?
James lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadat is trying to remain composed but James is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
James wants to control but Sadat is keeping busy.
Sadat wants to control his opponent's hands but James gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadat covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sadat looking very determined here, making life difficult for James.
Sadat grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
James is hanging on to Sadat's back as he tries to escape.
James is striking from the back but Sadat escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sadat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throws a strike but Sadat avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sadat moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Sadat's shoulder, as Sadat tries to avoid the shot.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sadat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadat just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses with a hook.
James misses with a looping right.
James scores with the left hand. Sadat knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sadat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a hook to the side of Sadat's head but Sadat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadat fails to land the takedown.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sadat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for James.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Sadat does a little dance to reset his feet.
James digs a good hook to Sadat's body.
Sadat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from James misses.
Sadat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Sadat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Kevin James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Sadat.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Kevin James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadat dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sadat fails to pull guard.
James breaks the clinch.
James scores with a nice strike.
Sadat with a poor takedown
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kevin James is winning the standup battle so far.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James throws a series of punches but Sadat moves out of range.
A big left from James misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a low kick.
A cross from James lands.
No luck for Sadat with that takedown attempt.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Sadat fails to land the takedown.
Sadat shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Sadat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sadat shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James works Sadat's body with a nice hook.
James misses with a double jab.
Sadat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James looks to land a left hand but Sadat moved out of range nicely.
Sadat throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Sadat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kevin James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a series of punches but Sadat avoids them all with ease.
Sadat connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadat.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sadat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sadat tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James misses with an uppercut.
Sadat shoots and misses
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Kevin James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Sadat.
Sadat throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a hook but Sadat avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadat ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with a straight left.
Sadat gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadat tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Sadat is looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadat keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Sadat keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James is working hard here to advance position.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Sadat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sadat!
Kevin James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James content just to control the position here.
Sadat wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Anwar Sadat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadat is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin James!
Kevin James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgess comes to the cage accompanied by travis barker push em. Rave is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What Happened?. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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193 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Rave.
Anthony Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess tries to land a body kick
and Rave counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burgess won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rave wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burgess is working hard here to advance position.
Burgess regains half guard.
Rave seems to be working for a kimura but Burgess defends the submission attempt.
Burgess is looking to improve his position.
Rave seems to be working for a kimura but Burgess defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rave wants to take a breather but Burgess is having none of it.
Burgess wants to improve his position but Rave is controlling well.
Rave not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rave working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rave is controlling the pace.
Rave is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave is pressing down on Burgess's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burgess is holding on for now.
Burgess trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgess defending well though.
Burgess wants to improve his position but Rave is controlling well.
Burgess is positioning himself well to prevent Rave advancing to mount.
Rave seems to be working for a kimura but Burgess defends the submission attempt.
Burgess tries to roll over but Rave keeps him under control.
Burgess is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rave takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working.
Rave wants to free his trapped foot but Burgess is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rave is thwarting Burgess's attempts to control the position.
Rave prevents Burgess from improving his position.
Rave is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rave frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rave landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Burgess is looking to improve his position but Rave isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rave working Burgess over with strikes here.
Rave with the ground and pound from mount.
Rave has control of Burgess's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burgess regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rave lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rave has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burgess is bucking up trying to escape but Rave cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess tries to hold on but Rave pushes him away.
BOOM! Rave connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burgess is trying desperately to improve position.
Rave is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burgess can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Burgess is rocked!
Rave has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burgess's face.
Oh Burgess is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rave controlling the position easily from mount.
Rave lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess is looking to improve his position but Rave isn't that keen on the idea.
Rave landing strikes from the mount.
Rave is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Burgess goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rave!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Rave!
Craig Rave thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Guys? blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Fisher.
We've been informed that Fisher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisher defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Fisher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fisher scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisher breaks the clinch.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Hunt feints and as Fisher raises his hands in defense, Hunt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt stops Fisher from standing up.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to stand up here but Hunt is controlling him well.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hunt is on him like a limpet, forcing Fisher back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher slips under a jab.
Hunt has been working on his balance at Alpha Elite Private Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fisher.
Fisher throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fisher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Fisher is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Fisher stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hunt lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher defending against the ground and pound.
Hunt is chipping away with strikes.
Hunt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fisher works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fisher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fisher - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fisher. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fisher throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisher throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt blocks a head kick by Fisher.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fisher - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fisher. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunt won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Hunt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Fisher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fisher's guard.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fisher.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fisher holds on and takes a little breather.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Fisher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Hunt shoots in and bounces Fisher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hunt trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisher is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Fisher.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Fisher sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fisher was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fisher defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Fisher backpedaling.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fisher pushes Hunt off looking to stand but Hunt dives back in and keeps control.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control from Fisher's half guard. Fisher has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt pushing down on Fisher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fisher avoid being mounted?
Fisher tries to kick Hunt off but Hunt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hunt.
Fisher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Hunt.
I think Hunt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides comes to the cage accompanied by I stand alone. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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36
215 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sanjay Singh!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh walks into a stiff left hand from Constantinides.
Constantinides misses with a takedown
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh stuffs the takedown attempt from Constantinides. Constantinides gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Constantinides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Constantinides.
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinides counters with a good, hard body kick but Singh shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinides swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Singh darts in and clinches Constantinides up against the cage.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinides controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinides's elbow.
Constantinides tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
Constantinides takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Constantinides fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Constantinides gets a clinch.
Constantinides changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Constantinides closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Constantinides pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Constantinides keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh cracks Constantinides with a right hand to the side of the head.
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Constantinides was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Singh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Constantinides.
Constantinides looks up at the clock and then as Singh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Constantinides smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Singh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Singh wants to control but Constantinides postures up.
Constantinides goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Singh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Constantinides but great work by Singh.
Constantinides tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Singh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Singh trying to control but Constantinides is having none of it.
Constantinides wants to control but Singh is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh unloads with some shots from mount but Constantinides bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinides really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Singh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinides is wriggling around trying to escape.
Singh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Constantinides wants to control but Singh is having none of it.
Constantinides is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh looking to control but Constantinides is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Constantinides wants to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
Constantinides is in all sorts of trouble here.
Singh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Constantinides is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sanjay Singh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Constantinides doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Constantinides 's knee.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Constantinides moves his leg out of the way.
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Singh leaves Constantinides with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Constantinides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Singh enables Constantinides to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Singh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Constantinides defends easily.
Constantinides throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides chips away with some ground and pound.
Singh is adopting a defensive guard.
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Singh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Constantinides landing with the ground and pound.
Constantinides distracts Singh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Ares Constantinides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Constantinides manages to get himself to full guard.
Constantinides seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Constantinides is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh won't allow Constantinides to get back to his feet.
Constantinides wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Singh is now in half guard.
Constantinides wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Constantinides pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control.
Singh wants to take a breather but Constantinides is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh controlling the action here.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Singh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Constantinides gets back to full guard.
Singh wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Singh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Constantinides controlling Singh's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanjay Singh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Singh.
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanjay Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Constantinides fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh wants to clinch.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ares Constantinides will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Constantinides keeps the fight on the outside.
Constantinides throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Singh thumps Constantinides with a low kick.
Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Constantinides looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Singh.
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Constantinides was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Singh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Constantinides's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Constantinides prevents Singh from improving his position.
Constantinides thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Constantinides perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh taking some punishment here, with Constantinides in his half guard.
Singh moves into full guard.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Constantinides defends easily.
Constantinides controls from within his opponent's guard.
Constantinides is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Constantinides preventing the sweep.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh is looking for a triangle but Constantinides pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Constantinides working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Constantinides defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinides postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Singh has his foot on Constantinides's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Constantinides works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singh holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Constantinides is really struggling to control Singh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Ares Constantinides wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Constantinides closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Singh to the mat! Singh manages to get full guard.
Singh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Constantinides can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Constantinides won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Singh controls Constantinides momentarily but Constantinides frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides landing with the ground and pound.
Constantinides distracts Singh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Constantinides trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Constantinides throwing strikes but missing.
Constantinides postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Constantinides defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Singh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Constantinides or not.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantinides backwards.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Constantinides jabs at Singh's body.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Constantinides counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinides drops an elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Singh is trying to get back to full guard.
Singh is not content to let Constantinides control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Constantinides pulls his head out easily.
Singh is looking to control Constantinides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?
Constantinides scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Constantinides working the head and body with strikes.
Constantinides is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Constantinides thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Singh has hold of Constantinides's hands but Constantinides slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh gets back to full guard.
Constantinides stands up out of Singh's guard for a moment - Singh manages to land a nice upkick.
Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Constantinides makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Constantinides postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Constantinides loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Constantinides landing with the ground and pound.
Constantinides connects with a couple of short punches.
Singh is rocked!
Constantinides scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Singh is still in real trouble! Can Constantinides finish him?
Constantinides arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Singh's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ares Constantinides!
Ares Constantinides retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ares Constantinides 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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