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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gentile Catalano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikki Tysson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gentile Catalano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysson checks the leg kick.
Catalano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tysson. That did some damage!
Tysson shoots and misses
and Catalano counters with a shoot takedown. Tysson fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Catalano forces his way into half guard.
Catalano is trying to work for a kimura but Tysson is defending well.
Tysson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Catalano jumps into side control!
Catalano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Catalano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tysson keeps working.
Tysson is trying to control Catalano's posture but Catalano avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catalano trying to control the action but Tysson is working from the bottom.
Catalano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Catalano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tysson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tysson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Catalano off and has taken his back!
Catalano just trying to survive but Tysson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catalano breaks Tysson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tysson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Catalano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tysson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Catalano working to try and regain half guard.
Tysson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tysson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Catalano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tysson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catalano is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catalano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Catalano tries to hold on but Tysson postures up.
Catalano tries to reverse the position but Tysson maintains control.
Catalano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tysson with the ground and pound from mount.
Tysson prevents Catalano from getting the reversal.
Tysson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Catalano working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Tysson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tysson looking to control but Catalano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tysson wants to finish this one by submission but Catalano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tysson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catalano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tysson avoids the attempt from Catalano to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catalano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Catalano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tysson.
Catalano tries to reverse the position but Tysson maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Catalano keeps trying to improve his position.
Catalano tries to hold on but Tysson pushes him away.
Catalano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tysson punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gentile Catalano will probably get the nod.
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.
Catalano slips a straight right by Tysson.
Tysson moves into the clinch.
Catalano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tysson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Catalano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tysson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tysson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tysson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Catalano is trying to break free.
Tysson tries to land a knee to the head but Catalano blocks with his arms.
Catalano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catalano prevents Tysson from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Catalano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Catalano wants a takedown but no success here.
Tysson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tysson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Catalano tries to avoid it but Tysson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Catalano to the ground. Catalano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Catalano keeps the fight on the outside.
Tysson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catalano.
Catalano shoots in and gets a takedown into Tysson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tysson is on top in guard.
Tysson wants to control from the top but Catalano keeps moving.
Catalano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tysson defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Catalano can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysson with a nice head shot there.
Tysson won't allow Catalano to sweep him here.
Catalano working for a triangle but Tysson defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tysson trying to control the position from guard on top but Catalano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catalano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tysson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catalano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catalano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catalano keeping moving, preventing Tysson from controlling successfully.
Catalano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tysson has passed into side control.
Tysson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tysson working away.
Tysson advances to mount.
Catalano wants to hold on but Tysson pushes him away.
Tysson working for a submission but Catalano is keeping him at bay.
Tysson has hold of Catalano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Catalano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Catalano tries to hold on but Tysson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catalano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tysson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Catalano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catalano is looking to improve his position but Tysson isn't that keen on the idea.
Catalano regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tysson wants to take a breather but Catalano is having none of it.
Tysson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikki Tysson dominated that second round.
That's time! Tysson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tysson looks to land a combination but Catalano avoids it well.
Catalano throws a sloppy head kick and Tysson moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tysson is defended easily by Catalano.
Tysson forces Catalano back against the cage and clinches.
Tysson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Catalano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Catalano trying to control the position but instead, Tysson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Catalano into the cage.
Tysson is looking to control Catalano's arms but Catalano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tysson has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catalano is trying to break the clinch but Tysson has him pressed against the cage.
Tysson keeps control of Catalano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Catalano stalling in the clinch but Tysson improves position.
Tysson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tysson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tysson looks to land a combination but Catalano avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Catalano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tysson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tysson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Catalano misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catalano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Catalano needs to keep his hands up - Tysson had a free shot at his head there.
Tysson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tysson throws a one two combo.
Tysson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Catalano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catalano shoots in looking for a takedown. Tysson tries to sprawl out of it but Catalano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tysson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tysson shoots in for a double leg but Catalano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catalano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tysson thows a body shot but no joy.
Tysson blocks a low kick nicely.
Tysson misses with a few strikes there.
Catalano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catalano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Tysson blocks the leg kick.
Tysson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Tysson. No joy for Catalano on that attempt.
A leg kick checked by Tysson.
Catalano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tysson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tysson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikki Tysson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tysson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikki Tysson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romero Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Weston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
Weston cracks Thiago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Thiago throws a lazy right hand but Weston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Weston circles away.
Weston throws a body kick that misses.
Weston moves into the clinch.
Weston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weston blocks it with crossed arms.
Thiago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weston lands with a right to the head.
Weston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thiago landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thiago or not.
Weston lands a hook that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
Weston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weston presses Thiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thiago looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Weston.
Weston digs a right hand into Thiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thiago's gas tank.
A short left from Weston.
Weston lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Weston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Weston.
Weston lands a hook that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
Weston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thiago or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Weston.
Weston pushes Thiago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weston works on Thiago's body with a couple of short punches.
Weston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weston is working Thiago over against the cage.
Weston is working Thiago over against the cage.
A short right from Weston on the inside.
Weston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weston lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Weston.
Weston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thiago or not.
Weston presses Thiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Weston.
Weston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
I was talking to Weston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weston cracks Thiago with a nice body shot.
A short right from Weston on the inside.
Weston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weston lands a nice uppercut.
Weston lands a left hand.
Weston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thiago is rocked!
Weston dips a shoulder and cracks Thiago with a mighty uppercut! Thiago falls back against the cage and Weston unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thiago is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Weston screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Weston!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pheonix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tristan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Maciej Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
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.
Lee looks for a takedown but Jewtuszko sprawls well.
Jewtuszko gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jewtuszko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Lee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee trying to control but Jewtuszko is working from the bottom.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee won't allow Jewtuszko to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jewtuszko can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jewtuszko defends it well.
Lee is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending well.
Lee wants to take a breather but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jewtuszko is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Jewtuszko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Jewtuszko is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee dives in and grabs Jewtuszko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jewtuszko pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jewtuszko is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jewtuszko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jewtuszko pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Jewtuszko defends the submission attempt.
Lee is working for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lee.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jewtuszko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jewtuszko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Jewtuszko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing shots but Jewtuszko is blocking nicely.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jewtuszko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Jewtuszko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Jewtuszko is working away.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee has control of Jewtuszko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jewtuszko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Lee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jewtuszko leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tristan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jewtuszko is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to take a breather but Jewtuszko is having none of it.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jewtuszko can do to turn this around?
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jewtuszko is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tristan Lee!
Our winner, Tristan Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Reznov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sengoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Reznov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akira Sengoku!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Sengoku.
Sengoku lands a big shot that drops Reznov! Can he finish him?
Reznov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sengoku wants to get up but he can't break Reznov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oh Reznov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reznov seems to have got his legs back now.
Reznov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sengoku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sengoku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reznov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akira Sengoku was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A jab-cross combination lands for Sengoku and sends Reznov crashing to the mat! Sengoku follows him down to the mat - Reznov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sengoku has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Reznov works to full guard.
Reznov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sengoku trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reznov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sengoku is looking to stand up but Reznov won't let him.
Akira Sengoku has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch combination from Sengoku misses.
Sengoku slips a jab and a cross from Reznov.
Reznov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sengoku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reznov eats them both and turns towards Sengoku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sengoku bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Reznov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sengoku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov has a closed guard, preventing Sengoku from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reznov wants to get back to his feet but Sengoku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sengoku gets to his feet. Reznov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sengoku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sengoku works the jab nicely.
Sengoku lands a right hook to the body.
Sengoku drops his shoulder and cracks Reznov with a huge uppercut! Reznov goes down! Can Sengoku finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sengoku trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reznov's guard.
Reznov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sengoku throws a series of punches but Reznov avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Sengoku does no damage.
Reznov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reznov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sengoku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reznov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Sengoku moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sengoku!
During a confident post fight interview, Akira Sengoku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nem Sis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starseed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bass Nectar- Take You Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great low kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nem Sis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sis throws a head kick but Starseed moves out of range.
Sis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Starseed sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Starseed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Starseed doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starseed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sis.
Sis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starseed will feel that in the morning.
Starseed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Starseed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sis knocks Starseed to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Starseed is rocked!
It looks like Indigo Starseed has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd goes nuts as Sis knocks Starseed out cold with a massive hammerfist! Sis Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nem Sis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better has chosen Mother by Danzig as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Better takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been hearing reports that Abdullah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Abdullah misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah slaps away a takedown attempt from Better, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdullah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Better tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdullah is in Better's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Better working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah.
Better will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Better avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Better looking for a sweep. Not yet Better, not yet.
Better is adopting a defensive guard.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah advances to half guard.
Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Better on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Better is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Better makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Better.
Better throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Better looking to control.
Abdullah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Better preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Better working for a triangle but Abdullah defends it easily.
Abdullah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Abdullah cracks Better with a solid left hand.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Better had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abdullah defends it easily.
Abdullah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abdullah postures up in Better's guard and throws a big left but Better blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Better wants to sweep here but Abdullah controlling him for the moment.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdullah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abdullah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Better is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
That's time! Abdullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Better showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdullah.
Abdullah looking to score a takedown here. Better is defending well but Abdullah drives through and ends up in Better's guard.
Abdullah stands up over Better, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Better's head.
Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Better working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdullah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdullah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abdullah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Abdullah looking to pass the guard.
Better wants to stand and escape but Abdullah is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Better is on top in guard.
Better wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah managing to control the position.
Rahkim Abdullah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Better throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdullah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Better trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Better throws a big elbow that misses.
Better looking to pass the guard.
Abdullah working a defensive guard here.
Better throws a strike but Abdullah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Better wants to stand but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Better keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Better wants to sweep but no luck.
Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Better's head.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdullah with a nice head shot there.
Abdullah distracts Better with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abdullah chips away 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!
Abdullah trying to control but Better is working from the bottom.
Abdullah pushing down on Better's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdullah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Better does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Better is trying to stand.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah 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!
Abdullah staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Better throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Better takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Better throws a head kick that Abdullah semi-blocks.
Better throws a head kick but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah throws a looping overhand right but Better ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Abdullah. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Better. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt.
Abdullah loads up on a big right hand but Better slips the punch.
Better on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Better shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abdullah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Better is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Better has hold of Abdullah's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah throwing shots but Better is blocking nicely.
Abdullah drops an elbow to the side of Better's head.
Better looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abdullah is pressing down on Better's thigh, looking to free his foot. Better is holding on for now.
Abdullah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Better avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abdullah lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah working over Better with some ground and pound. Better looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abdullah winds up and cracks Better with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdullah throws a strike but Better avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Abdullah cracks Better with a solid left hand.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Better is keeping the position.
Abdullah lands a couple of digs.
Abdullah trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Better can do to turn this around?
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Better is keeping the position.
Abdullah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Better is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah tries to free his leg and advance position but Better is retaining full guard.
Better has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Better has wrist control.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah throws a big right hand that misses.
Better trying to keep a closed guard but Abdullah is proving a slippery customer.
Better is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evan Better has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahkim Abdullah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Better has wrist control.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Better keeps moving.
Abdullah connects with a couple of short punches.
Better managing to control the position.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdullah 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.
Better tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abdullah 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rahkim Abdullah thanked Zombie Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Evan Better stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger Army - Incorporeal. Tiger Army has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Army.
Matthews tries to land a leg kick but Army saw it coming and moves away.
Matthews scores with a head kick.
Matthews looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Army avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
Army takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Army tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Army scores with a decent looking hook.
Matthews keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Army.
Army throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Matthews.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Army.
Matthews checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Army is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clay Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Matthews 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.
Matthews connects with a single shot there.
Matthews is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Army.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Army thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Matthews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Army fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Army lands with a cross.
Matthews throws a body punch but Army moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Matthews.
Army avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Matthews shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Army checks it well.
Matthews misses with the combination.
Army blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Army tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Army.
Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Army throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Army attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
Army misses with a body shot.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews throws a body punch but Army moves out of range.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Army pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Army pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Army tried to score with a low kick but Matthews checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Army's head.
Army getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
Army scores with a decent looking hook.
Matthews misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Army's body.
Matthews lands with a hook. Army tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army.
Army shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Army.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Army.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Army connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Army - that will leave a mark!
Matthews avoids the body shot from Army.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiger Army will probably get the nod.
That's time! Army's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Army misses with a straight left.
Army 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.
Army scores with a spinning back kick!
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Army swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Army misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthews misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Army.
Army throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head.
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!
Army connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Army keeps Matthews at a distance using the push kick.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Army.
Army throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Army throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matthews.
Army connects with a crisp jab.
Matthews is rocked!
Army steps in with a hook that catches Matthews right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Army follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Matthews looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Army!
A very excited looking Tiger Army made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sobrante might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Primus - Fisticuffs. Les Sobrante is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Les Sobrante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Talbert!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Talbert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobrante, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobrante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobrante throws out a leg kick but Talbert moves out of range and Sobrante only half commits.
Talbert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Talbert avoids the body shot from Sobrante.
Les Sobrante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talbert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Talbert does it's job there.
Sobrante misses with a takedown attempt
and Talbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sobrante scores with a head kick. Talbert tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobrante looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talbert is keeping the position for now.
Sobrante is working hard here to advance position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Talbert can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrante passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sobrante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sobrante works to advance to full mount. Talbert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sobrante avoids the attempt from Talbert to control.
Talbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sobrante avoids the attempt from Talbert to control.
Sobrante looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Talbert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Talbert working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrante wants to finish this one by submission but Talbert is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobrante.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobrante looking to secure an arm triangle but Talbert defends it well.
Sobrante working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Talbert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sobrante has control of Talbert's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Talbert regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Talbert tries to buck Sobrante off but he can't manage it.
Sobrante looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sobrante looking for a guillotine from mount but Talbert is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Talbert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sobrante is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Talbert is surviving well by controlling Sobrante's body position as best he can.
Sobrante prevents Talbert from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobrante is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Talbert has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Talbert!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbert preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Sobrante dominated 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.
A leg kick checked by Talbert.
Talbert checks a leg kick.
Sobrante has managed to clinch.
Talbert misses with the head strike.
Talbert tries to stall but Sobrante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Talbert is trying to break free.
Sobrante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Talbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobrante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Talbert avoids the head kick by Sobrante.
Sobrante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talbert is out of range and Sobrante settles back down.
Talbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Sobrante tenderised Talbert's leg. Talbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrante tries to clinch up.
Sobrante throws a chopping leg kick but Talbert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobrante clinches up against the cage.
Talbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Talbert taking a breather.
Talbert has had enough of the clinch but Sobrante keeps him there for the moment.
Sobrante landing knees to the head.
Sobrante looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobrante takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sobrante looking to slow down the pace here.
Sobrante tries to score a body lock takedown but Talbert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sobrante as Talbert tries to tie him up.
Talbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante has Talbert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sobrante pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Talbert tumbling to the mat - Sobrante dives into Talbert's guard.
Sobrante slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobrante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Talbert is looking to improve his position.
Sobrante is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Talbert tries to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talbert is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sobrante locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Talbert is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Les Sobrante!
Les Sobrante decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jody Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jody Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Felterbush.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felterbush tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Felterbush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Felterbush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz throws a hook but Felterbush avoids it easily.
Diaz cracks Felterbush with a good jab.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Felterbush.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Felterbush's ribs.
Felterbush throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Felterbush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Felterbush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz checks a low kick from Felterbush.
Felterbush is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Felterbush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Felterbush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Felterbush there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Felterbush is just out of range.
Felterbush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Felterbush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felterbush moves away.
Felterbush tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Felterbush's head but Felterbush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz slips under a jab from Felterbush.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felterbush fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Felterbush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Felterbush walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Felterbush throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Felterbush's head but Felterbush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Felterbush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Felterbush is in Diaz's guard.
Felterbush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Felterbush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Felterbush seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Felterbush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Felterbush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Felterbush tries to pass.
We're going to have a standup here because Jody Felterbush wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Felterbush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Felterbush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Felterbush.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Felterbush's head back.
Felterbush scores with a head kick.
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Felterbush lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Felterbush slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Felterbush.
Felterbush misses with a straight right.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Felterbush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz scores with a one two! Felterbush had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Felterbush lands a head shot.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Felterbush was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Felterbush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Felterbush moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Felterbush shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Felterbush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felterbush throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felterbush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jody Felterbush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
That's time! Felterbush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz cracks Felterbush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Felterbush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Felterbush scoring well with a low kick there.
Felterbush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Diaz.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felterbush tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Felterbush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Felterbush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Felterbush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felterbush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Felterbush misses with a body kick.
Felterbush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Felterbush misses with a straight right.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Felterbush.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Nate Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Felterbush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Felterbush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Felterbush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Felterbush.
Diaz cracks Felterbush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Felterbush misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Felterbush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Felterbush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Felterbush ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Felterbush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felterbush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Felterbush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush misses with a head kick.
Nate Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felterbush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz takes a swing at Felterbush's ribcage but misses.
Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Felterbush.
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!
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Felterbush with an uppercut!
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Felterbush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Felterbush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Felterbush scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Felterbush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Felterbush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Felterbush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Felterbush lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Felterbush misses with a head kick.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Felterbush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Felterbush looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Diaz catches Felterbush right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz clobbers Felterbush with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felterbush misses with a head kick.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Felterbush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Felterbush misses the jab.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Felterbush throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felterbush throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz swings for the body but Felterbush moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Felterbush's head.
Felterbush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diaz slips a jab from Felterbush.
Felterbush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felterbush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz jabs Felterbush to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Felterbush looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Felterbush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Felterbush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Felterbush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felterbush defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felterbush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Felterbush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felterbush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Felterbush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Felterbush pushes his legs off easily.
Felterbush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Felterbush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Felterbush throws a big right hand that misses.
Felterbush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush 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.
Felterbush stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Felterbush wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Felterbush passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Felterbush lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Felterbush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Felterbush trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Felterbush has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Felterbush with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felterbush wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Felterbush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jody Felterbush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Felterbush 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jody Felterbush!
After winning the bout, Jody Felterbush thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinkman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, i knew you were trouble By Taylor swift. Ongka has chosen Abebe as his entrance music. Ongka Ongka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinkman wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinkman drives through and clinches with Ongka against the cage.
Ongka has had enough of the clinch but Pinkman keeps him there for the moment.
Pinkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ongka backwards.
Pinkman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ongka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pinkman taking a breather.
Ongka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ongka Ongka.
Pinkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Pinkman.
It looks like Ongka Ongka has been cut.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ongka wants to take the fight to the mat but Pinkman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pinkman lands an elbow that stopped Ongka in his tracks for a moment.
Pinkman lands a body punch.
Pinkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinkman moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ongka.
Ongka looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinkman moves into range and clinches up with Ongka.
Pinkman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ongka circles away.
Ongka takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Pinkman moves into range and clinches up with Ongka.
Pinkman cracks Ongka with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Pinkman - that landed with a thud.
Pinkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinkman misses with a low kick.
Pinkman has Ongka up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinkman works on Ongka's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinkman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman moves into the clinch.
Pinkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Ongka Ongka's cut even more.
Pinkman lands a shot to the body.
Pinkman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ongka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinkman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman breaks from the clinch.
Pinkman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ongka should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinkman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ongka backs away from a small jab... but Pinkman lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ongka crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pinkman with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his super heavyweight title!
As Jesse Pinkman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im Moving to 265 '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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