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SFC: WNF 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Garcia misses
and Dos Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a couple of digs.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Dos Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garcia working for submissions but it's allowed Dos Santos to get to half guard.
Garcia is looking to escape.
Garcia punching from the bottom.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos content to control rather than advance.
Dos Santos thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dos Santos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dos Santos tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Dos Santos lands a couple of good shots and Garcia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Dos Santos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Garcia wants to control his opponent's hands but Dos Santos gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is in bad spot here.
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dos Santos's guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up.
Garcia won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dos Santos's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but instead Dos Santos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Garcia is working an open guard so Dos Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia stalls.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Garcia.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dos Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garcia has hold of Dos Santos's hands but Dos Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dos Santos wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Dos Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Dos Santos has mounted him!
Garcia tries to hold on but Dos Santos postures up.
Garcia srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dos Santos working for a choke but Garcia is defending well.
Dos Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garcia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Dos Santos has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dos Santos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dos Santos is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Garcia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Garcia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Dos Santos.
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dos Santos trying to control.
Dos Santos is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Garcia has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Garcia controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia staying busy and making it hard for Dos Santos to control.
Dos Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dos Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Garcia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos gets a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Dos Santos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos prevents Garcia from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control the pace.
Garcia tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia has hold of Dos Santos's hands but Dos Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Santos in particular looking to stall.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Dos Santos prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dos Santos is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dos Santos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garcia to get to his feet.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Oliver Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Dos Santos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garcia will feel that in the morning.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliver Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Dos Santos!
A very excited looking Junior Dos Santos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo comes into the arena with Who Shot Ya? blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romero Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Araujo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Araujo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Thiago prevents a body shot from Araujo.
Thiago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Araujo avoids the elbow strike from Thiago, against the cage.
Thiago holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Araujo is trying to break the clinch but Thiago has him pressed against the cage.
Thiago tries a knee to the head but Araujo blocks it.
Araujo breaks the clinch.
Romero Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thiago.
Thiago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thiago throws a leg kick which misses Araujo's front leg but catches the back leg as Araujo tries to avoid it.
Thiago connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo thows a body shot but no joy.
Araujo throws a series of punches but Thiago moves out of range.
Araujo throws out a powerful jab.
Araujo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thiago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo stops Thiago from standing up.
Thiago wants to hit a switch here but Araujo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thiago there!
Thiago wants to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thiago is trying to reverse the position but instead Araujo has taken his back - oops!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo looking for the RNC.
Araujo looking for the choke but no joy.
Thiago is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Araujo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Thiago is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Post (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Post struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Post!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Post avoids the body shot from Knight.
Frankie Post seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Post.
Post throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Post throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight blocks a head kick by Post.
Post throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knight.
Knight is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Post as Knight shoots in.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Post connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Post tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Post pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Post.
Post tries a head kick but it misses.
Post throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Post throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Post connects with a high kick.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Post lands a nice looking body kick.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Post lands a head kick. Knight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Post.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Post throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Post throws a body kick that misses.
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Knight. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Post pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight avoids the head kick by Post.
A head kick misses from Post.
Post thuds his shin into the meat of Knight's side.
Post tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Post throws a head kick that misses.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Post displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Post throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Post throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Post.
Post tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Post.
Post thuds his shin into the meat of Knight's side.
Knight blocks a head kick by Post.
Post throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Post looks winded!
Post misses with a body kick.
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Post is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Post's guard.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Post swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight passes Post's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Post is defending well.
Knight works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knight tries to control but Post wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Post dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Post lands a big head kick that sends Knight tumbling to the mat! Post takes a step backwards and waves Knight back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Post throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Post throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight drives through with a takedown into Post's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Post is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
Knight trying to control the pace.
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to take a breather but Post is having none of it.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Post doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
Knight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Post is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Post doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
Knight uses his free foot to push down on Post's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Post.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knight wants to control the pace but Post is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Post has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Post!
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 Travis Knight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Post shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Post throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Post can pounce on him.
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Post's guard.
Knight passes into half guard.
Knight frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Post is squirming around, avoiding Knight's attempts to control the action.
Knight wants to take his opponent's back but Post doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Post turns into him and now he's in Knight's guard.
Knight has his feet on Post's thighs here. He's pushed Post off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Post screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Knight!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuinness has chosen Ain't a party without me as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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178 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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor McGuinness!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Li has knocked McGuinness down with a huge combo! Li steps away and waves a wobbly McGuinness back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Connor McGuinness has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li thuds a left hand into McGuinness's body.
McGuinness scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuinness takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li moves into range and clinches up with McGuinness.
McGuinness wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Li presses McGuinness against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuinness's coach down at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuinness's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Li stalling against the cage.
McGuinness is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Li to keep the fight standing.
McGuinness tries to pull guard but Li holds him up against the cage and eventually McGuinness drops back down to his feet.
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuinness's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li works on McGuinness's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuinness lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Li lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li lands with a light punch inside.
McGuinness struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuinness prevents a body shot from Li.
McGuinness missing with knees to the body.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuinness takes a shot to the head.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuinness backwards.
Li digs a right hand into McGuinness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuinness's gas tank.
McGuinness looks winded!
A hook to the body from Li.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Li.
Li lands a shot to the body.
Li avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuinness.
Li lands with a right to the head.
Li lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Li.
Li working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li is struggling to control the position.
Li gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Howard Li.
Li lands with a good body shot.
Li looks to land a combination. McGuinness sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuinness gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li lands with a right to the head.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Li scores with a shot to the side of McGuinness's head.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li slowing the pace effectively.
McGuinness missing with knees to the body.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuinness trying to land knees to the body.
Li lands a shoulder strike.
McGuinness lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Li for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness misses with a punch to the body.
McGuinness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuinness takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuinness manages to pull guard.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuinness has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between McGuinness's legs - danger averted.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li stands up and waves to McGuinness to follow him.
Li slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McGuinness's cut.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuinness, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Li.
Howard Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li scores with a shot to the side of McGuinness's head.
McGuinness misses with the head strike.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGuinness up against the cage.
McGuinness is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
McGuinness tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
Li's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuinness.
McGuinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Li avoiding damage.
McGuinness tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuinness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li is stalling here.
Li seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuinness backwards.
McGuinness tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuinness's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuinness is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
A right hook to the body lands for Li.
McGuinness is breathing heavily.
Li presses McGuinness against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li has McGuinness pressed against the cage.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuinness can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Li.
Li working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuinness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuinness backwards.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuinness backwards.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuinness backwards.
McGuinness is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li drops McGuinness onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McGuinness is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McGuinness is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Li drops McGuinness onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McGuinness is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Li creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks McGuinness out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howard Li!
In his post fight interview, Howard Li started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mackaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pope Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pope Fish!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Fish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mackaye tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mackaye fails to land the takedown.
Mackaye walks into a left hand.
Fish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackaye is breathing heavily.
Fish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mackaye at a distance.
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!
Fish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mackaye's sensitive parts.
Fish takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Ian Mackaye has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fish. That's going to slow Mackaye down.
Mackaye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Mackaye crashing down! Mackaye tries to stagger back to his feet but Fish just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Mackaye asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Fish!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pope Fish waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reuben Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Talbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Talbert was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reuben Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Talbert!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox scores with a leg kick.
Talbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talbert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cox tries to clinch there but Talbert circles away.
Cox slips under a jab.
Talbert throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Talbert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talbert will feel that in the morning.
Reuben Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox throws a head kick that Talbert semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Talbert.
Cox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Talbert.
Cox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talbert. That did some damage!
Talbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox lands a head kick that stumbles Talbert and the fighters go to the mat.
Talbert is rocked!
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.
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!
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talbert is still in real trouble! Can Cox finish him?
Cox passes into half guard.
Cox seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Talbert is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Reuben Cox!
Reuben Cox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korny Kornflake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jercules Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kornflake comes to the cage accompanied by Killing time. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Korny Kornflake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jercules Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kornflake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Kornflake off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Kornflake throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Kornflake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kornflake tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Kornflake down.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Kornflake moves out of range.
Kornflake blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Kornflake misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Kornflake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kornflake down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Kornflake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanchez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kornflake throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kornflake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Kornflake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kornflake off to one side.
Kornflake is breathing heavily.
Kornflake lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kornflake.
Kornflake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Korny Kornflake has been cut.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Kornflake moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Kornflake does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kornflake misses the target.
Kornflake misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kornflake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kornflake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Sanchez throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kornflake's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sanchez lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jercules Sanchez!
Jercules Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Korny Kornflake had this to say: 'Bah, he was lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Manson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Manson misses the jab.
Manson with a nice cross.
Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manson on his heels. He'll look to pass Manson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Lewis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lewis is pushing down on Manson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Manson from improving his position.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adrian Lewis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manson looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
We've been told by Manson's head coaches at Red Light MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Manson.
A telegraphed right hand from Manson misses the target.
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manson to the ground. Lewis is now in Manson's guard.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manson misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manson enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Lewis.
Manson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Lewis.
Manson looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Manson misses its intended target.
Manson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Manson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Manson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Manson sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Lewis.
Manson misses with a hook.
Manson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Charles Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis slips a straight right by Manson.
Manson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
It looks like Adrian Lewis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Manson wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Lewis prevents Manson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adrian Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Lewis.
Manson misses with a looping left.
Manson lands a two punch combo.
Manson scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Lewis counters with a crisp right hand that drops Manson! Lewis lets Manson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Charles Manson has been cut.
Manson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis misses with a takedown
enabling Manson to counter with a crisp jab.
Manson scores with a nice head shot.
Manson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lewis goes down! Can Manson finish him!?
Lewis is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Manson finish him?
Manson throws a strike but Lewis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Manson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Manson looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Manson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manson misses with a lunging right hand
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Lewis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manson.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Manson cracks Lewis with an uppercut from hell and Lewis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Manson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Manson distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manson lands a couple of elbows.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Charles Manson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big left from Manson misses.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manson circles away.
Manson drops his shoulder and cracks Lewis with a huge uppercut! Lewis goes down! Can Manson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis has control of Manson's left arm, preventing Manson from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis has his hands on Manson's head, controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throws an overhand right that drops Lewis like a sack of potatoes! Manson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Manson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink has chosen Fuel as his entrance music. 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clayton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ernie Bezoink has been cut.
Clayton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bezoink tries to clinch there but Clayton circles away.
Clayton punishes Bezoink's body with a nice straight punch.
Bezoink throws a head kick that Clayton semi-blocks.
It looks like Vincent Clayton has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bezoink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bezoink throws a big shot that misses.
Bezoink takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clayton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Clayton.
Clayton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clayton lands with a nice combination. Bezoink backs away looking to recover.
Clayton looks for the body kick but Bezoink saw that one coming.
Bezoink throws out a powerful jab.
Bezoink throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clayton.
Clayton drops Bezoink with a naaaaasty hook - Bezoink is in real trouble here! Clayton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Clayton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Rouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouch comes to the cage accompanied by Can I. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Rouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonathon closes the distance and clinches up with Rouch, looking for a takedown. Jonathon pushes Rouch against the cage but Rouch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rouch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jonathon misses with a body shot
and Rouch moves into the clinch.
Jonathon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rouch prevents it.
Jonathon takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ben Jonathon has been cut.
Rouch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rouch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rouch landing knees to the head.
Rouch slowing the pace effectively.
Rouch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Jonathon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rouch after a bit of a struggle.
Chase Rouch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jonathon.
Rouch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jonathon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rouch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jonathon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rouch lands an elbow inside that Jonathon shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonathon wants to break free but Rouch has control.
Rouch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rouch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jonathon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rouch stalling the fight.
Rouch trying to land knees to the body.
Jonathon dodges an elbow strike from Rouch.
Jonathon avoids a wild elbow strike from Rouch.
Jonathon is looking for a takedown.
Rouch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rouch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jonathon looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Rouch.
Jonathon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jonathon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rouch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jonathon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rouch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rouch tries a knee to the head but Jonathon blocks it.
Rouch effectively controlling the action here.
Rouch seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jonathon dodges an elbow strike from Rouch.
Rouch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jonathon's face.
Jonathon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rouch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rouch misses with a knee strike.
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rouch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jonathon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Rouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon is trying to drag Rouch to the mat but Rouch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rouch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rouch.
Rouch lands an elbow just above Jonathon 's eye.
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonathon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rouch scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rouch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonathon is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rouch obliges.
Jonathon is still on wobbly legs! Can Rouch finish him?
Rouch lands a knee to the body.
Rouch jerks Jonathon's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jonathon drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rouch goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rouch because Jonathon was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Chase Rouch!
A victorious Chase Rouch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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