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HFC Challengers 20 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel has chosen Mudvayne-Fall Into Sleep as his entrance music. Miguel Herrera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Angel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Herrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herrera is in Angel's guard.
Angel is looking to stand up but Herrera isn't so interested in that idea.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angel pinned against the cage. Angel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel pushes Herrera off looking to stand but Herrera dives back in and keeps control.
Herrera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angel is looking to get back to is feet but Herrera passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Angel's face as Herrera controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Herrera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angel but Angel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera shoots and misses
so Angel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Herrera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Herrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angel tries to avoid it but Herrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angel to the ground. Angel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Angel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herrera.
Herrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Angel trying to remain calm as Herrera controls from the top position.
Herrera is looking to take a break and control but Angel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Herrera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Angel tries to kick Herrera off but Herrera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miguel Herrera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Herrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Angel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Angel can't break the clinch.
Herrera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Angel is trying to force a seperation but Herrera has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Angel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angel pinned against the cage. Angel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Angel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera rushes Angel and presses him up against the cage.
Angel is trying to break free.
Herrera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Angel is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Herrera 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Herrera gets a double leg takedown into Angel's guard.
Angel is looking to stand up but Herrera isn't so interested in that idea.
Herrera passes Angel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Angel is trying to stand up here but Herrera is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera controlling the action here.
Angel wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Miguel Herrera.
Herrera dives in and grabs Angel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angel pushes down on Herrera's head and hops out.
Herrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Angel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Herrera's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel wants to stand but Herrera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Herrera wants to stand but Angel is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Angel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Herrera has his takedown stuffed
and Angel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Herrera's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirk Angel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Herrera dives in and grabs Angel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angel pushes down on Herrera's head and hops out.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Angel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel is trying to break the clinch but Herrera is controlling him.
Kirk Angel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herrera slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angel breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Angel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herrera 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Herrera!
Miguel Herrera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kirk Angel stepped up to the mic, saying 'must of been on tht'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Greof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Kerzhakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greof comes to the cage accompanied by Fire in his Eyes FT, Maverick Sabre. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Greof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Kerzhakov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greof fails with the takedown
and Kerzhakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greof won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kerzhakov trying to control the action but Greof is working from the bottom.
Greof isn't going anywhere.
Kerzhakov wants to control but Greof is keeping him busy.
Greof prevents Kerzhakov from improving position.
Kerzhakov trying to control the position but Greof is working away.
Kerzhakov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kerzhakov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Greof is avoiding damage well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greof is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kerzhakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerzhakov trying to mount his opponent but Greof defends it.
Greof moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzhakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Greof is retaining full guard.
Greof manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kerzhakov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kerzhakov keeping moving, preventing Greof from controlling successfully.
Greof is looking to advance position but Kerzhakov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Greof wants to hold on but Kerzhakov pushes him away.
Greof tries to reverse the position but Kerzhakov maintains control.
Kerzhakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greof is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greof in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerzhakov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kerzhakov with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Nick Greof has been cut.
Greof wants to hold on but Kerzhakov pushes him away.
Kerzhakov wants to control the pace but Greof is squirming around nicely.
Kerzhakov with shots to the head and body - Greof looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kerzhakov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kerzhakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greof wants to hold on but Kerzhakov pushes him away.
Greof is squirming around, avoiding Kerzhakov's attempts to control the action.
Kerzhakov landing shots from mount.
Greof taking shots to the head.
Kerzhakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greof is looking to escape.
Kerzhakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kerzhakov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kerzhakov working Greof over with strikes here.
Kerzhakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greof is looking to escape.
Greof is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greof is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kerzhakov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerzhakov looking to finish with strikes here!
Greof is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greof sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Greof is staying active underneath Kerzhakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerzhakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kerzhakov is controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greof wants to improve his position but Kerzhakov is controlling well.
Kerzhakov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerzhakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerzhakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Greof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Kerzhakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Greof's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Kerzhakov. No joy for Greof on that attempt.
Greof misses with a takedown
and Kerzhakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerzhakov wants to pass the guard but Greof is keeping the position.
Greof is adopting a defensive guard.
Greof looking for a sweep. Not yet Greof, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerzhakov passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerzhakov wants to control but Greof is keeping him busy.
Aleksandr Kerzhakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Kerzhakov seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzhakov wants to free his trapped foot but Greof is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerzhakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kerzhakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greof keeps working.
Greof is looking to improve his position.
Kerzhakov is trying to control. Greof wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greof slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greof is adopting a defensive guard.
Kerzhakov stays in close to Greof's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Kerzhakov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Greof doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerzhakov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greof's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Greof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerzhakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerzhakov works over Greof with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greof is on top in guard.
Kerzhakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerzhakov is pulling down on Greof's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerzhakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerzhakov wants to stand and escape but Greof is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greof throws a big elbow that misses.
Greof drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kerzhakov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kerzhakov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kerzhakov!
Greof is trying to control Kerzhakov's posture but Kerzhakov avoids it.
Greof manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kerzhakov's best efforts.
Kerzhakov trying to control from half guard but Greof is working away.
Greof blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerzhakov.
Greof keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kerzhakov connects with a nice short shot to Greof's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greof has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kerzhakov is working away from the top position though.
Kerzhakov is looking to advance position but Greof won't allow it.
Greof trying to control from the bottom.
Kerzhakov wants to free his trapped foot but Greof is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greof has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kerzhakov is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Kerzhakov.
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!
Kerzhakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greof does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greof wants to control but Kerzhakov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Kerzhakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Greof's cut.
That's time! Greof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Greof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kerzhakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Greof is trying to keep Kerzhakov in close.
Kerzhakov wants to pass the guard but Greof is keeping the position.
Kerzhakov won't allow Greof to sweep him here.
Kerzhakov looking to pass the guard.
Kerzhakov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greof seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greof with a poor takedown
so Kerzhakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Kerzhakov wants to control from the top but Greof keeps moving.
Greof trying to keep a closed guard but Kerzhakov is proving a slippery customer.
Kerzhakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzhakov trying to control but Greof is working from the bottom.
Greof is trying to keep Kerzhakov in close.
Kerzhakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Kerzhakov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Greof doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerzhakov counters with a single leg into guard. Greof didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Greof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greof not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kerzhakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Kerzhakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kerzhakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerzhakov trying to move into half guard but instead Greof has managed to sweep!
Greof trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kerzhakov's guard.
Greof drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kerzhakov dives on top into guard.
Greof can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerzhakov controls the pace.
Kerzhakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Greof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerzhakov wants to pass the guard but Greof is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greof trying to keep a closed guard but Kerzhakov is proving a slippery customer.
Kerzhakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Greof has wrist control.
Greof is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Greof wasn't doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Greof.
Greof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kerzhakov drives through and clinches with Greof against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerzhakov has Greof pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kerzhakov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Greof tumbling to the mat - Kerzhakov dives into Greof's guard.
Greof working a defensive guard here.
Kerzhakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kerzhakov postures up.
Kerzhakov preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerzhakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greof is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerzhakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nick Greof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksandr Kerzhakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerzhakov wants to control from the top but Greof keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Kerzhakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kerzhakov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Kerzhakov!
A relieved looking Aleksandr Kerzhakov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nick Greof stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiit well we all loose but you know what this is why im here...to become the best in the industry, so i gota go back work on some drills and uhh brush up on my weakneses ready for the next opponent. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Tenorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dogg comes into the arena with Kickstart My Heart blaring out of the sound system. Tenorio has chosen Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Dogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Tenorio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenorio throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Tenorio.
Dogg shoots for a takedown but Tenorio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tenorio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ron Dogg has been cut.
Tenorio throws a nice looking combination but Dogg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tenorio swinging wildly here.
Tenorio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenorio lands with a straight right. Dogg didn't see that one coming.
Dogg is rocked!
Tenorio connects with a superb combination that knocks Dogg out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tenorio before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dogg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Tenorio!
A relieved looking Carlos Tenorio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caraan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cedric Caraan enters the cage!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caraan's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caraan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morozov defends well.
Morozov lands a couple of elbows.
Morozov chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morozov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morozov passes Caraan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morozov lands strikes from half guard.
Caraan with the active half guard here but Morozov passes nicely into side control.
Caraan taking a bit of punishment here - Morozov scoring with strikes.
Morozov grinds an elbow into Caraan's temple.
Morozov lands a nice forearm strike.
Morozov lands a nice forearm strike.
Caraan is rocked!
Morozov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caraan is still in real trouble! Can Morozov finish him?
Morozov is putting a hurting on Caraan here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov lands a strong strike to the head of Caraan. That's dazed him! Morozov looking to finish here. Caraan is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Morozov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Morozov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Stoeckel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Cain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
265 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Stoeckel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cain as Stoeckel shoots in.
Stoeckel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoeckel doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Stoeckel with a poor takedown
and Cain counters by clinching up.
Cain is struggling to control the position.
Cain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cain working Stoeckel over with strikes.
Cain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cain lands strikes from half guard.
Stoeckel taking some punishment here, with Cain in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain lands strikes from half guard.
Stoeckel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cain is looking for a kimura but Stoeckel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cain to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Cain there.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Stoeckel's head.
Cain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stoeckel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Stoeckel's head.
Stoeckel is rocked!
Cain lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stoeckel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cain jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Cain!
A very excited looking Victor Cain 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte comes into the arena with Shabba Ranks (Shabba Remix) blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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20
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Hennings!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duarte counters by clinching up.
Hennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hennings tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte shoots for a takedown but Hennings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duarte fails with the takedown
and Hennings counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duarte is pressing down on Hennings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duarte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hennings's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hennings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duarte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hennings tries to free his leg and advance position but Duarte is retaining full guard.
Duarte seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennings is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hennings working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shane Hennings hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hennings forces Duarte back against the cage and clinches.
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hennings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duarte was covering up waiting for the punch and Hennings finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duarte being controlled here, momentarily.
Hennings must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is trying to control the position but Hennings postures up.
Hennings slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Duarte looking for a sweep. Not yet Duarte, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shane Hennings.
Hennings gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennings tries to pass to full mount but Duarte defends it.
Hennings perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennings is stalling here. Duarte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hennings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Duarte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hennings can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hennings wants to get back to his feet but Duarte is dominant here and he's now got Hennings's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hennings tries to escape but Duarte has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hennings is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hennings is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennings is really stuck here.
Hennings is keeping busy.
Hennings can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hennings dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duarte gets a double leg takedown into Hennings's guard.
Hennings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duarte won't allow Hennings to get back to his feet.
Duarte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hennings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hennings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duarte!
Hennings jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Duarte is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Duarte and Hennings has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hennings working away.
Hennings cracks Duarte with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings controlling the position.
Hennings wants to stand but Duarte is controlling his arm.
Hennings staying calm.
Hennings tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hennings trying to control the action but Duarte is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is looking for a sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duarte is not content to let Hennings control the position.
Hennings wants to stand but Duarte is controlling his arm.
Hennings trying to control the action but Duarte is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shane Hennings has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Duarte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hennings dives in and scores a takedown into Duarte's guard.
Hennings wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Hennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duarte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hennings has managed to get both his arms back between Duarte's legs - danger averted.
Duarte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hennings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hennings is in close to Duarte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hennings doesn't manage to clinch there - Duarte circles away.
Hennings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duarte!
Hennings trying to control the action but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Duarte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Duarte tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hennings has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hennings content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hennings cracks Duarte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duarte is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennings controlling the position easily from mount.
Hennings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hennings lands a heavy elbow.
Hennings wants to control the pace but Duarte is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte working to try and regain half guard.
Hennings controlling from the full mount.
Shane Hennings has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Duarte is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte tries to hold on but Hennings pushes him away.
Hennings working Duarte over with strikes here.
Duarte is bucking up trying to escape but Hennings cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hennings controlling from the full mount.
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 fight!
Shane Hennings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hennings has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Hennings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brz Kucelj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Catch Em By Surprise. Brz Kucelj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Brandon's chin.
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19
164 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brz Kucelj!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon wants to clinch up but Kucelj keeps it at a distance.
Kucelj misses with a looping right.
Kucelj has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brandon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kucelj takes a swing at Brandon's ribcage but misses.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kucelj misses with a double jab
and Brandon counters with a body kick that stops Kucelj in his tracks momentarily.
Kucelj stuns Brandon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kucelj throws a front kick aimed at Brandon's knee but Brandon avoids it well.
Kucelj cracks Brandon with an open hand slap.
Brandon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucelj shoots for a takedown but Brandon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Kucelj - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucelj drives through with a takedown into Brandon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kucelj looking to sit in guard and control but Brandon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kucelj wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Brandon's hips, looking to push off. But Brandon grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Kucelj screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kenny Brandon!
A very excited looking Kenny Brandon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
135 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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31
130 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Palmeiras punishes Shields's body with a nice straight punch.
O Palmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed O Palmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Palmeiras gets to his feet - Shields follows without any prompting.
Shields tries for a takedown but O Palmeiras circles away easily
and O Palmeiras holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that O Palmeiras has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
O Palmeiras blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Shields misses with a knee strike.
Shields goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Palmeiras wants to take the fight to the mat but Shields manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shields connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shields.
Shields throws an elbow that misses.
Shields misses with a knee to the head.
O Palmeiras has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Palmeiras looking for a takedown.
O Palmeiras tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
O Palmeiras pulls Shields into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Palmeiras looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Palmeiras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Palmeiras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Palmeiras's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields passes to full mount!
O Palmeiras trying desperately to get to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Palmeiras keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shields with a couple of short strikes.
O Palmeiras tries to hold on but Shields postures up.
O Palmeiras regains half guard.
Shields working over O Palmeiras with some ground and pound. O Palmeiras looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shields tries to pass to full mount but O Palmeiras defends it.
O Palmeiras pushes Shields off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
O Palmeiras doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Shields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Palmeiras tries to avoid it but Shields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Palmeiras to the ground. O Palmeiras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Palmeiras fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shields, pushing him back against the cage.
Shields throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Palmeiras dodges an elbow strike from Shields.
O Palmeiras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Palmeiras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Palmeiras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shields doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras is stalling here. Shields is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O Palmeiras seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shields has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Palmeiras struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Palmeiras's guard.
O Palmeiras lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shields!
O Palmeiras jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shields manages to avoid the submission attempt.
O Palmeiras throwing strikes but Shields manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Shields working the body and head with strikes.
O Palmeiras takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shields dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Shields scoring with strikes but O Palmeiras is staying in there.
Shields unloading with bombs!
Shields scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shields working the ground and pound effectively.
O Palmeiras is rocked!
Shields avoids the attempt from O Palmeiras to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shields in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh O Palmeiras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Palmeiras tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
O Palmeiras seems to have got his legs back now.
O Palmeiras gets back to half guard.
Shields is pressing down on O Palmeiras's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Palmeiras is holding on for now.
Shields is nestled in close to O Palmeiras, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras trying to control from the bottom.
O Palmeiras is trying to stand.
Shields passes to side control.
Jason Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields lands a nice forearm strike.
Shields scores with punches from side control.
O Palmeiras is trying to get back to half guard.
Shields tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Palmeiras regains half guard.
Shields trying to advance position but O Palmeiras counters by regaining guard.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but O Palmeiras is retaining full guard.
O Palmeiras trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Palmeiras is keeping the position for now.
O Palmeiras pulls Shields in to control the position.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Palmeiras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras.
O Palmeiras tries for a takedown but Shields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Palmeiras misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Palmeiras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Palmeiras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Palmeiras sprawls well initially but Shields persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Palmeiras!
Shields lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields prevents O Palmeiras from getting the reversal.
Shields lands a couple of good shots and O Palmeiras has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shields lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Shields.
Shields throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting O Palmeiras!
Shields is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shields gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shields gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shields apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Shields drives through with a takedown into O Palmeiras's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Palmeiras is on top in guard.
Shields is looking to stand up but O Palmeiras isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
O Palmeiras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
O Palmeiras postures up in Shields's guard and throws a big left but Shields blocks it.
O Palmeiras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Palmeiras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields keeping moving, preventing O Palmeiras from controlling successfully.
O Palmeiras tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Shields is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shields misses with a takedown
and O Palmeiras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Palmeiras lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Palmeiras swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
O Palmeiras digs a good body shot into Shields's ribs.
Shields moves into the clinch.
Shields lands a shot to the body.
O Palmeiras wants a takedown but no success here.
O Palmeiras goes for a takedown attempt but Shields pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
Shields forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shields thows a huge punch but O Palmeiras dodges it nicely.
O Palmeiras gets back to full guard.
O Palmeiras keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
O Palmeiras wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Palmeiras keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
O Palmeiras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields passes O Palmeiras's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shields wants to free his trapped foot but O Palmeiras is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Palmeiras is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shields's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shields's back!
O Palmeiras patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shields trying to get back to his feet but O Palmeiras is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras missing with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, O Palmeiras manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Palmeiras has managed to slip his arm under Shields's chin. This could be all over... yep, Shields is tapping out! Submission win for O Palmeiras.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
A determined Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Jason Shields spoke after the fight, saying 'I gotta go back and train hard and wait for my next fight offer'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavo comes to the cage accompanied by Rico Sauve by Girardo. Comanche Todd will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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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
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Comanche Todd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd misses with a body shot
and Chavo counters by clinching up.
Chavo has Todd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chavo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Todd tumbling to the mat - Chavo dives into Todd's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chavo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chavo throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Todd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chavo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavo throws a big right hand that misses.
Chavo wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Chavo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavo controlling from the top position.
Chavo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chavo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Todd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chavo backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd throws a right and a left that Chavo avoids nicely.
Chavo fails to land the takedown.
Chavo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chavo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a series of punches but Chavo avoids them all with ease.
Todd digs a good body shot into Chavo's ribs.
Todd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavo shoots in and gets a takedown into Todd's guard.
Chavo throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Todd is working an open guard so Chavo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chavo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavo momentarily.
Todd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chavo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Chavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a combination. Chavo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Todd jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Chavo seems unphased.
Chavo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Chavo slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavo gets slowly back to his feet.
Todd works over Chavo's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comanche Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Chavo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chavo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd is working an open guard so Chavo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eddie Chavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Comanche Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Chavo moved out of range.
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Chavo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavo darts in looking for a takedown but Todd gets double underhooks and turns Chavo into the cage.
Chavo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Chavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Chavo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavo looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd tests Chavo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws a series of punches but Chavo avoids them all with ease.
Chavo fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd stuns Chavo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavo tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Chavo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Chavo with that takedown attempt.
Todd misses with a combination
and Chavo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todd won't be happy with that.
Todd is trying to improve his position.
Chavo landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Todd sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Todd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chavo.
Chavo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chavo is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chavo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chavo is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Chavo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Chavo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chavo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavo throws a strike but Todd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chavo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavo, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chavo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chavo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Eddie Chavo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Todd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chavo looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavo's head.
Chavo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavo avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd stalks Chavo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chavo's face. Chavo staggers backwards, shaken.
Chavo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Chavo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavo is just out of range.
Todd throws a right and a left that Chavo avoids nicely.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Chavo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Chavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chavo walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavo.
Todd throws a body punch but Chavo moves out of range.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chavo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd tests Chavo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Chavo's head back.
Todd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chavo backs up against the cage.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Comanche Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Todd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Eddie Chavo was interviewed post fight and said 'BS! Come on Joe Rogan'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - The Unforgiven. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson is looking to slow Dimachaerus down with leg kicks.
Ferguson gets tackled into the cage by Dimachaerus. Dimachaerus maintains the clinch.
Ferguson letting Dimachaerus take a breather here.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Dimachaerus is blocking nicely.
Dimachaerus goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Dimachaerus blocks the low kick.
Ferguson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferguson lands a head kick. Dimachaerus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimachaerus blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Dimachaerus moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dimachaerus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimachaerus scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Dimachaerus avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dimachaerus up against the cage.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but Dimachaerus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson tries to work over Dimachaerus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimachaerus wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Dimachaerus blocks with his arms.
Dimachaerus breaks the clinch.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimachaerus keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimachaerus moves away.
Ferguson stuns Dimachaerus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Dimachaerus is having none of it.
Ferguson lands a high kick!
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferguson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a push kick but Dimachaerus slaps the foot to one side.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Dimachaerus moved away.
Ferguson lands a head kick!
Dimachaerus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferguson as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Dimachaerus lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferguson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dimachaerus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimachaerus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dimachaerus lands with a left to the head.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but Dimachaerus blocks with his arms.
Dimachaerus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimachaerus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimachaerus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimachaerus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dimachaerus slips a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Marcus Dimachaerus has been cut.
Ferguson throws a front kick that sends Dimachaerus stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Dimachaerus.
Ferguson scores with a head kick. Dimachaerus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Dimachaerus's leg. Dimachaerus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson stuns Dimachaerus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson thuds his shin into the meat of Dimachaerus's side.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimachaerus's head.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimachaerus moves away.
Dimachaerus tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Dimachaerus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dimachaerus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Ferguson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferguson throws an elbow but misses.
Dimachaerus lands a shoulder strike.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it misses.
Ferguson lands an elbow inside.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimachaerus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Dimachaerus is blocking nicely.
Ferguson is trying to stall.
Dimachaerus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimachaerus.
Ferguson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dimachaerus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dimachaerus is defending well for now.
Dimachaerus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dimachaerus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dimachaerus avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimachaerus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson has Dimachaerus pressed against the cage, preventing Dimachaerus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimachaerus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimachaerus backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson tries a body shot but Dimachaerus blocks it.
Dimachaerus lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dimachaerus fails to land.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Dimachaerus controls the action.
Ferguson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimachaerus.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Dimachaerus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimachaerus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimachaerus.
Ferguson lands an elbow just above Dimachaerus 's eye.
Dimachaerus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Dimachaerus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dimachaerus.
Ferguson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson working Dimachaerus over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimachaerus blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimachaerus blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimachaerus.
A short right from Dimachaerus on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Dimachaerus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A left lands for Ferguson.
Dimachaerus blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Dimachaerus swinging wildly here.
Dimachaerus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Dimachaerus moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dimachaerus counters with a series of strikes. Ferguson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Dimachaerus closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson prevents Dimachaerus from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dimachaerus.
Ferguson looking to stall.
Dimachaerus tries to break free but Ferguson pushes him back against the cage.
Dimachaerus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ferguson.
Ferguson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimachaerus is keeping busy.
Dimachaerus wants a takedown.
Dimachaerus managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson pushes Dimachaerus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimachaerus gets an underhook and turns Ferguson into the cage.
Dimachaerus misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dimachaerus goes for a takedown attempt but Ferguson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimachaerus.
Ferguson connects with a right hand. Dimachaerus shakes it off.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ferguson.
Dimachaerus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimachaerus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferguson is rocked!
Dimachaerus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ferguson to his knees! Dimachaerus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dimachaerus!
Marcus Dimachaerus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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