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LA-FL 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent FootRub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lasner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 9 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent FootRub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lasner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FootRub connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Brock Lasner has been cut.
Lasner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
FootRub circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lasner tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! FootRub wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent FootRub!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dos Equis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goldsmith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldsmith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldsmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldsmith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldsmith throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown scores a takedown into full mount!
Goldsmith is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goldsmith looks gassed!
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goldsmith is rocked!
Goldsmith is trying to escape the mount.
Goldsmith is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Goldsmith in real trouble here! The ref calls for Goldsmith to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Special Agent Huang. George Huang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smith!
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, George Huang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huang defending against the ground and pound.
Huang prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Smith trying to control the position but Huang is working away.
Huang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Huang is looking for a sweep.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Huang is trying to buck Smith off.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Huang throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Huang has taken his back!
Huang is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Huang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Huang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Huang wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smithis looking to pass into half guard but Huang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huang is in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith looking to control.
Huang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Huang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huang wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Huang won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith lands some strikes from the bottom.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith misses with the combination.
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 John Smith 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.
Smith is looking to clinch but Huang is avoiding it.
Huang has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Huang's guard now.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Huang wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huang tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Huang!
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huang is looking to escape.
Smith controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith trying to control but Huang is having none of it.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huang is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Huang really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith looking to control but Huang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Huang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Huang is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huang wants to stall.
Huang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Huang.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Huang improves position.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Huang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huang.
A punch combination from Huang misses.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Huang misses with a double jab.
Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Huang throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Huang which made him look bad.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Huang counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Huang.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huang was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huang counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith prevents Huang from standing back up.
Huang is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huang defending well though.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huang trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huang!
Huang is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Huang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huang is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith trying to control but Huang is having none of it.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Huang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Huang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huang's guard! Nice work there by Smith!
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Filipopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miko Filipopic!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipopic checks it well.
Pierre throws a leg kick but Filipopic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Filipopic.
Filipopic wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Filipopic moves out of range easily.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipopic has closed the distance and engaged Pierre in a clinch.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre throws a head kick but Filipopic moves out of range.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre lands a big head kick that sends Filipopic tumbling to the mat! Pierre takes a step backwards and waves Filipopic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Miko Filipopic has been cut.
Filipopic avoids the head kick by Pierre.
Filipopic cracks Pierre with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre looks to throw the jab but Filipopic is out of range.
A jab from Filipopic misses.
Filipopic tries to clinch up but Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipopic takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Filipopic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipopic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipopic wants to clinch.
Pierre misses with a leg kick.
Filipopic moves out of range as Pierre throws a body kick.
A head kick by Pierre misses
and Filipopic counters by moving into the clinch.
Filipopic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipopic instigates a clinch.
Filipopic misses with a knee to the head.
Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Filipopic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipopic manages to break the clinch.
Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Filipopic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pierre throws a hook to the side of Filipopic's head but Filipopic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Pierre misses
and Filipopic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filipopic.
Filipopic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipopic clinches.
Filipopic lands a nice uppercut.
Filipopic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filipopic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipopic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Filipopic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Filipopic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Filipopic's shoulder, as Filipopic tries to avoid the shot.
Pierre swings for the body but Filipopic moves out of range.
Filipopic moves into the clinch.
Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipopic is struggling to control the position.
Filipopic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipopic closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch but Filipopic keeps him there for the moment.
Filipopic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses
and Filipopic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic rushes Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pierre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Filipopic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pierre.
Filipopic prevents Pierre from breaking the clinch.
Filipopic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipopic pushes Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipopic breaks from the clinch.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Filipopic wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipopic clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Filipopic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miko Filipopic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Filipopic tries to clinch up.
Filipopic wants to clinch.
Pierre thows a leg kick but Filipopic checks it
and Filipopic counters with an inside leg kick.
Pierre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Filipopic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filipopic.
Filipopic breaks the clinch.
Filipopic closes the distance and clinches.
Filipopic breaks the clinch.
Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipopic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipopic darts in and clinches Pierre up against the cage.
Filipopic stalls.
Filipopic scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipopic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierre throws a head kick but Filipopic moves out of range.
Pierre throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Filipopic counters by clinching up.
Filipopic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filipopic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierre tries to land a body kick
and Filipopic counters by clinching up.
Filipopic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipopic fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic feints and then cracks Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierre down.
Filipopic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipopic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pierre.
Filipopic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipopic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filipopic breaks the clinch.
David Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipopic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Filipopic.
Pierre tries to break free but Filipopic pushes him back against the cage.
Filipopic breaks the clinch.
Filipopic blocks a head kick by Pierre.
Filipopic blocks a head kick by Pierre.
Filipopic has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Filipopic.
Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Filipopic is controlling him.
Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipopic breaks from the clinch.
Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipopic counters by moving into the clinch.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miko Filipopic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipopic clinches.
Filipopic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filipopic counters with an inside leg kick.
Filipopic has managed to clinch.
Filipopic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipopic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Filipopic.
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!
Filipopic manages to break the clinch.
Filipopic darts in and clinches Pierre up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Filipopic - that landed with a thud.
Filipopic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipopic controlling the action here for a moment.
Filipopic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipopic pushes Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Filipopic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miko Filipopic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Filipopic moves in looking to clinch but Pierre pushes him off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Filipopic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Filipopic has closed the distance and engaged Pierre in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Filipopic - that landed with a thud.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pierre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filipopic moves into range and clinches up with Pierre.
Pierre tries to break the clinch but Filipopic is controlling the position.
Filipopic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre throws a head kick but Filipopic moves out of range.
Filipopic moves into the clinch successfully.
Filipopic lands a nice knee to the body.
Filipopic breaks from the clinch.
Filipopic moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipopic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipopic moves into the clinch successfully.
Filipopic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipopic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Filipopic.
Filipopic clinches up with Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Filipopic breaks from the clinch.
Pierre throws a lazy body kick
and Filipopic counters with a head kick that drops Pierre to the mat! Pierre scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pierre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipopic rushes Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipopic manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Filipopic breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre walks straight into a right hand from Filipopic - that's dropped him! Filipopic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pierre from any more punishment! Pierre complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miko Filipopic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Bialoszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Bialoszewski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bialoszewski needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Bialoszewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Bialoszewski.
Henderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bialoszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bialoszewski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson lands a jab to the head.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Bialoszewski blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Bialoszewski throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bialoszewski checks a low kick from Henderson.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bialoszewski is able to avoid easily.
Bialoszewski cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bialoszewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Henderson misses.
Henderson with a hook.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bialoszewski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bialoszewski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bialoszewski.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Bialoszewski avoids them all with ease.
Henderson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bialoszewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch up.
Henderson throws a leg kick
and Bialoszewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Bialoszewski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bialoszewski backs up against the cage.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bialoszewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bialoszewski scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a combination. Bialoszewski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
A head kick misses from Bialoszewski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bialoszewski checks it well.
Bialoszewski walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bialoszewski throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Bialoszewski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bialoszewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bialoszewski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson cracks Bialoszewski with a good jab.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bialoszewski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Henderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson misses with a leg kick
and Bialoszewski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bialoszewski looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bialoszewski on the side of the head.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bialoszewski blocks the low kick.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bialoszewski moves out of range.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson throws a leg kick but Bialoszewski checks it.
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henderson tests Bialoszewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bialoszewski is able to avoid easily.
Henderson tests Bialoszewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson works over Bialoszewski's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Bialoszewski checks the leg kick.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bialoszewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Joe Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bialoszewski circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bialoszewski doesn't seem phased though.
Bialoszewski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Bialoszewski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bialoszewski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a leg kick but Bialoszewski saw it coming and moves away.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Bialoszewski seems unphased.
Jab by Henderson.
Bialoszewski avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Bialoszewski jumps back.
Henderson sizes up Bialoszewski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bialoszewski.
Bialoszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Bialoszewski's body. Bialoszewski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bialoszewski misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bialoszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bialoszewski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Henderson throws a solid leg kick but Bialoszewski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henderson.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bialoszewski checks a leg kick.
Bialoszewski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bialoszewski misses with a low kick.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch up.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson wants to slow Bialoszewski down by chopping away at his legs.
Bialoszewski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Bialoszewski jumps back.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Bialoszewski's knee but Bialoszewski avoids it well.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Bialoszewski jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a hook.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Bialoszewski moves out of range of the leg kick from Henderson.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Bialoszewski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bialoszewski.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Henderson.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Henderson throws a chopping leg kick but Bialoszewski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bialoszewski clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Bialoszewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bialoszewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bialoszewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bialoszewski is breathing heavily.
Henderson sizes up Bialoszewski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Bialoszewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joe Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bialoszewski checks a low kick from Henderson.
Jab by Henderson.
Henderson tries to bum rush Bialoszewski with a series of wild strikes but Bialoszewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bialoszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bialoszewski doesn't seem phased though.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Bialoszewski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bialoszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson throws a push kick but Bialoszewski slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bialoszewski is able to avoid easily.
Henderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bialoszewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson digs a good hook to Bialoszewski's body.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bialoszewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bialoszewski. Bialoszewski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Bialoszewski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Henderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Danga de danga de dang - Henderson scores with a four punch combination!
Bialoszewski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bialoszewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bialoszewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Henderson.
A nice combination there by Henderson.
Bialoszewski is rocked!
Henderson lands a head shot.
Bialoszewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Bialoszewski's ribs.
Bialoszewski seems to have recovered his senses.
Bialoszewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bialoszewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Bialoszewski counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bialoszewski on the side of the head.
Bialoszewski walks into a jab.
Bialoszewski walks into a left hand.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Bialoszewski slams his shin into Henderson's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Henderson motions for Bialoszewski to come forward. Henderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bialoszewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bialoszewski takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bialoszewski momentarily.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Bialoszewski sees coming a mile off.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Bialoszewski's ribs.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Bialoszewski clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Bialoszewski tries to tie him up.
Bialoszewski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Bialoszewski's takedown attempt.
Henderson has clasped his hands together around Bialoszewski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bialoszewski is avoiding damage well.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bialoszewski down.
Joe Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bialoszewski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Henderson working the head with strikes.
Henderson controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bialoszewski some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawkins Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt comes to the cage accompanied by Tori Amos-Sleeps with Butterflies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawkins Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Wyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches.
Wyatt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wyatt prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wyatt!
Sanchez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wyatt is surviving well by controlling Sanchez's body position as best he can.
Wyatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Wyatt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wyatt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez cracks Wyatt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wyatt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wyatt swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing strikes here but Wyatt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wyatt gets back to half guard.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wyatt wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Wyatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wyatt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wyatt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents Wyatt from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wyatt wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyatt is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez stops Wyatt from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Wyatt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leo Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawkins Sanchez.
Wyatt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wyatt tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Wyatt misses with a looping right.
Leo Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Wyatt.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wyatt tries to sprawl out of it but Sanchez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wyatt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyatt misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Wyatt stalling against the cage.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wyatt pulls guard successfully.
Wyatt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez prevents Wyatt from getting back to his feet.
Wyatt looking to control.
Sanchez won't allow Wyatt to get back to his feet.
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Wyatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Wyatt blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wyatt has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt working a defensive guard here.
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 Leo Wyatt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wyatt tries to clinch up.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wyatt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wyatt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wyatt's guard now.
Wyatt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wyatt trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Wyatt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wyatt manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Wyatt's guard.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Wyatt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wyatt pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Wyatt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt throws a shot to the body.
Dawkins Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wyatt rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Wyatt pulls guard effortlessly.
Wyatt wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Wyatt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wyatt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wyatt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wyatt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyatt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wyatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wyatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wyatt wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dawkins Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wyatt wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wyatt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wyatt!
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Wyatt gets back to half guard.
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Wyatt defends the submission attempt.
Wyatt is trying to stand back up but Sanchez is controlling him
Sanchez prevents Wyatt from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt pushes Sanchez off and gets back to his feet.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyatt tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Leo Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawkins Sanchez.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Wyatt.
Wyatt moves into the clinch.
Wyatt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wyatt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dawkins Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wyatt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Wyatt.
Wyatt tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyatt controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wyatt holds on and takes a little breather.
Wyatt trying to control the position.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wyatt wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez won't allow Wyatt to sweep him here.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wyatt moves into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wyatt smiles and moves away.
Wyatt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wyatt wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wyatt is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control. Wyatt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is trying for a kimura here. Wyatt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sanchez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dawkins Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alleye Izwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ImA Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ImA Man is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alleye Izwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ImA Man!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man is looking to clinch but Izwin is avoiding it.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Izwin rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Izwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Izwin tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Man prevents a body shot from Izwin.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Izwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Izwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Izwin misses with a punch to the body.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Izwin is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Izwin avoids it.
Izwin leaning against his opponent.
Izwin managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Izwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alleye Izwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ImA Man.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Izwin closes the distance and clinches.
Man tries to pull guard but Izwin won't allow it.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Izwin has the dominant position.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Izwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Izwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Izwin tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Izwin throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Izwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Izwin's knee momentarily.
Izwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Izwin stalling against the cage.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man moves into the clinch.
Izwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Izwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Izwin gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man landing knees to the body.
Man is trying to stall.
Izwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man being controlled against the cage.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Izwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Man tries to circle away but Izwin has him pinned against the cage.
Man can't break the clinch.
Man jumps guard but Izwin stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Izwin walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Izwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Izwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Man moves into the clinch.
Izwin tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Izwin back against the cage.
Izwin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man trying to stall but Izwin improves his position.
Izwin effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Izwin as Man tries to tie him up.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man dominated that round.
That's time! Izwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Izwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Izwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Izwin.
Izwin clinches.
Man landing knees to the head.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Izwin avoids the damage to the body.
Man letting Izwin take a breather here.
Man tries to break free but Izwin pushes him back against the cage.
Izwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man prevents a body shot from Izwin.
Izwin effectively controlling the action here.
Izwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izwin digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izwin tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Izwin back against the cage.
Man fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Izwin is blocking nicely.
Man tries to circle away but Izwin has him pinned against the cage.
Man blocking some punches.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Izwin walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alleye Izwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ImA Man.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man tries to clinch but Izwin is having none of it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Izwin clinches but Man breaks the clinch
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Izwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man wants to clinch up but Izwin keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Izwin moves out of range easily.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Izwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izwin wants to clinch
and Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Man lands a knee to the head.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Izwin'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.
Man is trying to drag Izwin to the mat but Izwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Izwin has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Izwin.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Izwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Izwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Izwin throws a head punch that misses.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Izwin walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Izwin misses
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Izwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Izwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izwin darts in trying to clinch
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izwin darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Izwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izwin is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Man counters with a good low kick that Izwin was not able to check.
Izwin clinches.
Man has Izwin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Man pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Izwin tumbling to the mat - Man dives into Izwin's guard.
Man stands and steps away. Izwin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izwin misses with the body kick
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Izwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man forces Izwin back against the cage and clinches.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Izwin blocks with his arms.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Izwin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Izwin has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Izwin stalling the fight.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alleye Izwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izwin moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izwin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Izwin stalling.
Man blocks a body shot from Izwin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Izwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Man has had enough of the clinch but Izwin keeps him there for the moment.
Man is trying to stall.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Izwin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Izwin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Izwin to work.
Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Izwin has him pressed against the cage.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Izwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alleye Izwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ImA Man.
Izwin tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izwin stalling.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Izwin stalls.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Izwin blocks it with crossed arms.
Izwin gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Izwin blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Izwin blocks it with crossed arms.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man tries to break free but Izwin pushes him back against the cage.
Izwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Izwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Izwin smiles and moves away.
ImA Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Izwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man clinches.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Izwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A solid body kick from Man.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Izwin tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Izwin wants to clinch.
Izwin is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Izwin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Izwin managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Izwin effectively controlling the action here.
Man tries to pull guard but Izwin won't allow it.
Man connects with a knee to the head.
Izwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Alleye Izwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izwin tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
ImA Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ImA Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Joker & The Thief kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Omega!
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, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
Omega throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Omega lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
It looks like Jon Jackson has been cut.
Omega lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
Omega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Omega lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thor Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Omega scores with a hook.
Omega keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson looks gassed!
Omega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Omega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson tries to move into range but Omega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Omega throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Omega.
Omega scores with a hook.
Omega throws a one two combo.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega. Omega obviously looking to wear him down.
Omega scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omega throws a one two combo.
Omega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Omega lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Omega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Omega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thor Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Omega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Omega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Omega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Omega lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson is rocked!
Omega scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Omega finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Omega.
Omega is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Omega had a free shot at his head there.
Omega throws a one two combo.
Omega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Jackson down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Omega.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omega's waist but Omega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Omega thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Omega is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Omega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Omega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Omega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
Omega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Omega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Omega.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
Omega scores with a hook.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Omega stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Omega throws out a powerful jab.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thor Omega is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Omega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Omega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Omega 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Omega has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Omega.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Omega scores with a body shot.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega. Omega obviously looking to wear him down.
Omega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
Omega scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Omega digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Omega.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A right-left combo lands from Omega.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Omega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Omega scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Omega circles away.
Omega slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Omega as Jackson shoots in.
Omega scores with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Omega.
Omega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Omega.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Omega lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omega digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Omega connects with a body shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Omega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Omega lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega scores with a body shot.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Omega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
A left lands for Omega.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega lands with a cross.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Omega circles away.
Omega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Omega.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Omega lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Good standup being displayed there by Omega as he connects with a hook.
Omega digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Omega throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson dives in and grabs Omega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick from Omega lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Omega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
A shot to de liver by Omega. Beautiful body shot.
Omega throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Thor Omega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Omega stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Omega.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Omega counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Omega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Omega 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Omega!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horus Mithra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Dingo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horus Mithra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mithra dips to his left and cracks Dingo with an uppercut!
Dingo walks into a left hand.
Mithra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Mithra misses.
A punch combination from Mithra misses.
Mithra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mithra.
Dingo misses with a wild body shot.
Mithra just misses with a punch to the body.
Dingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Dingo misses.
Dingo lunges at Mithra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mithra's hand.
Mithra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dingo ducks under a wild hook from Mithra.
Mithra moves out of range of the body kick.
Dingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mithra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dingo.
Mithra lands with a hook. Dingo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dingo throws a jab when Mithra was well out of range.
Dingo throws a hook to the side of Mithra's head but Mithra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mithra moves away from the strike by Dingo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dingo slips a jab from Mithra.
Mithra lands with a straight right. Dingo didn't see that one coming.
Mithra throws the left hand but Dingo avoids the punch easily.
Mithra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dingo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dingo throws a jab when Mithra was well out of range.
Dingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mithra.
Mithra moves out of range as Dingo throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingo. Mithra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingo misses with the combination.
Mithra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mithra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dingo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithra scores with the left hand. Dingo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mithra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mithra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mithra.
Dingo misses with a two punch combination.
Dingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Dingo misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mithra is out of range.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mithra was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Dingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mithra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dingo.
Dingo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mithra works the jab nicely.
A big left from Dingo misses.
Mithra lands a really nice looking cross but Dingo seems unphased.
Mithra lands with a good body shot.
Dingo misses with a low kick as Mithra jumps back.
Dingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mithra misses with a wild body shot.
Dingo takes a swing at Mithra's ribcage but misses.
Mithra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Mithra misses.
Mithra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mithra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mithra misses with a hook to the body
and Dingo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dingo tries to land a front kick but Mithra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mithra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo dodges the punch combination from Mithra.
Mithra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dingo.
Mithra throws a hook but Dingo avoids it easily.
Mithra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dingo.
Dingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mithra.
Mithra throws a combination. Dingo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dingo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mithra.
Mithra stalks Dingo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dingo's face. Dingo staggers backwards, shaken.
Mithra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Mithra.
Horus Mithra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo misses with a straight left.
Dingo lands with a good body shot.
Mithra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mithra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dingo.
Dingo jabs at Mithra's body.
Dingo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dingo tries to land a front kick but Mithra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mithra throws an overhand right that lands on Dingo's shoulder, as Dingo tries to avoid the shot.
Mithra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dingo.
Dingo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dingo misses with a looping right.
Mithra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dingo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mithra's hands.
Dingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mithra.
Horus Mithra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingo throws a leg kick but Mithra moved away.
Dingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mithra fails to land with a series of punches.
Mithra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mithra throws a good cross that connects.
Dingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dingo staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mithra scores with a one two! Dingo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mithra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dingo momentarily.
Dingo throws a head kick that misses.
Mithra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Mithra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dingo throws out a loose jab but Mithra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingo slips under a jab from Mithra.
Mithra misses with a straight right.
Dingo blocks a jab.
Dingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mithra circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Mithra misses.
Dingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Mithra slams his shin into Dingo's torso.
Mithra listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dingo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mithra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mithra wants to slow Dingo down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mithra. Dingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Dingo.
Mithra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dingo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dingo ducks under a wild hook from Mithra.
Dingo lands a head shot.
Dingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mithra circles away.
Mithra misses with the combination.
Dingo throws a sloppy body shot
and Mithra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo takes a swing at Mithra's ribcage but misses.
Mithra misses with a double jab
and Dingo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mithra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dingo. Dingo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mithra misses with a combination
and Dingo counters with a straight right hand.
Mithra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mithra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dingo cracks Mithra with a good jab.
Mithra misses with a straight left.
Dingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mithra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dingo with a nice cross.
Horus Mithra is winning the standup battle so far.
Mithra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mithra wants it to stay on the feet.
Mithra pushes Dingo away with a front kick.
The fighters circling - Dingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mithra misses the shot to the body.
Mithra throws out a powerful jab.
Mithra clobbers Dingo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dingo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dingo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mithra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dingo.
Mithra lands a right hook to the body.
Dingo lands with a right hand.
Mithra throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mithra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mithra throws a leg kick that misses.
Dingo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mithra.
Mithra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dingo tries for a takedown but Mithra circles away easily
and Mithra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horus Mithra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Dingo.
Dingo is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Mithra.
Mithra jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mithra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mithra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Dingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dingo.
Dingo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mithra does no damage.
Dingo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mithra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mithra.
Mithra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mithra is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mithra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dingo.
Dingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A right-left combo lands from Mithra.
Dingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mithra stuns Dingo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dingo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dingo misses the body punch
letting Mithra counter with a right hand.
Mithra lands a lovely overhand right.
Dingo throws a wild body kick that Mithra sees coming a mile off.
Mithra misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Mithra.
Mithra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mithra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dingo in his tracks.
Mithra throws a hook but Dingo avoids it easily.
Dingo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo looks to land a right hand but Mithra moved out of range.
Dingo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mithra blocks a low kick nicely.
Mithra's corner calls for a 1-2. Mithra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dingo cracks Mithra with an open hand slap.
Dingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mithra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dingo throws out a leg kick but Mithra moves out of range and Dingo only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Mithra as he connects with a hook.
Dingo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mithra manages to avoid it.
Mithra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mithra.
Mithra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingo.
Mithra digs a good body shot into Dingo's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mithra connects with a jab.
Mithra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dingo staying out of range there.
Mithra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dingo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mithra at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Mithra dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mithra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dingo lands with a shot to the body.
Dingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mithra throws a hook but Dingo avoids it easily.
Mithra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dingo's hands.
Mithra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dingo checks a leg kick nicely.
Mithra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dingo.
Dingo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mithra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mithra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dingo backs up against the cage.
Dingo throws a leg kick but Mithra checks it.
Dingo lands a body shot.
Dingo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mithra was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Dingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mithra misses with a straight right.
Dingo misses the shot to the body.
Dingo avoids the body shot from Mithra.
Mithra scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dingo throws a head kick that misses.
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mithra manages to avoid it.
Dingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dingo misses with a few strikes there.
Dingo walks into a jab.
Dingo scores with a sloppy right hand. Mithra should have avoided that one.
Dingo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mithra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mithra digs a good body shot into Dingo's ribs.
Mithra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dingo.
A right-left combo lands from Mithra.
Dingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mithra throws out the jab.
Dingo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dingo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mithra has got the better of the exchanges.
Mithra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mithra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mithra circles away quickly and effectively.
Dingo takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo lands the left hand.
Dingo swings for the body but Mithra moves out of range.
Dingo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mithra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dingo on the side of the head.
A jab from Mithra does it's job there.
Dingo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Mithra scores with a four punch combination!
Dingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mithra finds it's way round the side to connect with Dingo's head.
Dingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mithra.
Mithra misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mithra. Dingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mithra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mithra.
Mithra throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mithra thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mithra slaps away a takedown attempt from Dingo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mithra throws a hook but Dingo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dingo is defended easily by Mithra.
Horus Mithra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Dingo.
Mithra lunges at Dingo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dingo's hand.
Matt Dingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mithra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dingo swings for the body but Mithra moves out of range.
Dingo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mithra is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dingo.
Mithra connects with a right hand. Dingo shakes it off.
Dingo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mithra throws a leg kick but Dingo moved away.
Dingo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mithra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dingo misses with a wild body shot.
Dingo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mithra with a jab.
Mithra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mithra scores with a jab to the head.
Mithra misses the body punch
and Dingo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithra throws a series of punches but Dingo moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mithra.
Mithra looks to throw the jab but Dingo is out of range.
Mithra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mithra throws an overhand right that lands on Dingo's shoulder, as Dingo tries to avoid the shot.
Mithra throws a series of strikes that have Dingo backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Mithra coming out on top.
Dingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mithra cracks a nice hook into Dingo's ribs.
Horus Mithra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mithra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mithra.
Dingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mithra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dingo throws a nice looking combination but Mithra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mithra lands a jab to the nose.
Dingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mithra.
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mithra manages to avoid it.
Mithra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Mithra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mithra 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Mithra!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is What's the difference. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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257 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from James misses.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from James misses.
Cherry connects with the punch.
Cherry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James swings for the body but Cherry moves out of range.
James gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cherry has escaped the position, nice work there.
James throws an elbow but Cherry slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cherry dodges the ground and pound from James.
James in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cherry prevents James from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James advances nicely into full mount.
James throws some wild stikes that Cherry manages to avoid easily.
Cherry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Cherry that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Pete Cherry has been cut.
James looking to land elbow strikes but Cherry uses the position to regain half guard.
Cherry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cherry tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is keen to just control but Cherry is a slippery customer.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cherry's head.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Cherry misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cherry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cherry.
Cherry connects with a looping right hand.
Rip James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Cherry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cherry as he jumps to the side.
Cherry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James slips a jab from Cherry.
Cherry looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry moves into range and connects with a jab.
James tries a low kick but Cherry avoids it.
James staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cherry to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from James.
James throws a right and a left that Cherry avoids nicely.
Cherry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James defending well as Cherry loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cherry moves out of range of the strikes.
Cherry throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
A big right from James misses.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cherry defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James slips a jab from Cherry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cherry.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James throws a hook but Cherry avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A jab from Cherry misses.
Cherry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Pete Cherry's cut even more.
Cherry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws a right and a left that Cherry avoids nicely.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James slips under a jab.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Cherry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pete Cherry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cherry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cherry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cherry manages to get himself to full guard.
James preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cherry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
James throws a strike but Cherry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cherry wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Cherry misses the target.
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cherry trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
James wants to take a breather but Cherry is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cherry to regain full guard.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James wants to take a breather but Cherry is having none of it.
James throws a strike but Cherry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Cherry looking for a sweep. Not yet Cherry, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cherry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is pushing down on Cherry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cherry is fighting to maintain full guard but James has managed to sneak the leg through.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cherry defending well though.
James thows a huge punch but Cherry dodges it nicely.
James trying to mount his opponent but Cherry defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cherry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cherry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James is trying to defend but Cherry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Cherry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cherry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rip James!
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