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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Lemana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levi misses with a two punch combination.
Levi scores with a nice right hand.
Lemana takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lemana ducks under a wild hook from Levi.
Nice uppercut there from Levi.
It looks like Joe Lemana has been cut.
Levi lands with a nice body punch.
Levi clobbers Lemana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemana is looking to chop away at Levi's legs.
Levi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lemana.
Lemana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lemana shoots for a takedown but Levi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lemana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levi.
Lemana swings for the body but Levi moves out of range.
Levi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Levi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levi throwing shots but Lemana is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levi postures up and lands a big shot to Lemana's brow.
Lemana looking to control.
Levi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Levi scoring with some ground and pound.
Levi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemana is on top in guard.
Lemana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Levi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lemana, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levi postures up in Lemana's guard and throws a big left but Lemana blocks it.
Levi throwing strikes from guard but Lemana blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Levi being controlled here momentarily.
Levi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemana trying to control the position.
Lemana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lemana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Levi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lemana is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Levi is surviving well by controlling Lemana's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemana wants to finish this one by submission but Levi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lemana.
Levi wants to hold on but Lemana pushes him away.
Levi wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Lemana has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Levi taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Lemana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sirpico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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287 lbs
29 - 31 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Sirpico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirpico with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rasputin counters with an inside leg kick.
Sirpico throws a head kick but Rasputin moves out of range.
Frank Sirpico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rasputin.
Rasputin instigates a clinch.
Rasputin tries a knee to the head but Sirpico blocks it.
Rasputin stalling the fight.
Sirpico tries to pull guard but Rasputin won't allow it.
Rasputin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sirpico tries to pull guard but Rasputin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sirpico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sirpico backwards.
Rasputin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rasputin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirpico or not.
Rasputin breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sirpico has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sirpico darts in trying to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Sirpico has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jos Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Velde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
Van De Velde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses
and Van De Velde counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van De Velde.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Van De Velde avoids it.
Van De Velde has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
Van De Velde gets a clinch.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van De Velde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Jos Cruz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz misses with the body kick
and Van De Velde counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Van De Velde tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz really is a fat lump.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Van De Velde.
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Van De Velde. Van De Velde maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van De Velde digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Van De Velde darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz tries to stall but Van De Velde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz throws a lazy body kick
and Van De Velde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van De Velde. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Van De Velde pushes Cruz away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Van De Velde thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cruz is rocked!
Jos Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Van De Velde clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Van De Velde gets a clinch.
Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van De Velde.
Van De Velde cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cruz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Van De Velde finish him?
Van De Velde lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cruz crumples to the floor! Van De Velde milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Van De Velde!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Townsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Townsley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Risley manages to pass to side control.
Risley slows the pace down in half guard.
Risley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Risley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Townsley!
Risley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Townsley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Risley might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Townsley prevents Risley from moving into mount.
Risley stands up.
Risley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Risley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Townsley closes the distance and clinches up with Risley, looking for a takedown. Townsley pushes Risley against the cage but Risley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Risley wants to clinch but Townsley slips to the side
and Townsley counters with a two punch combo.
Risley tries to clinch but Townsley moves away
enabling Townsley to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Risley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Risley tries to clinch up.
Townsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Risley pinned against the cage. Risley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Risley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Risley trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Risley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Risley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Risley trying to control the action but Townsley is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Townsley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Risley is not going to allow Townsley to sit and survive in this position.
Risley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Risley has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Risley looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is trapped and Risley is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risley missing with strikes from the back.
Risley is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Risley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Risley controlling well, preventing Townsley from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Risley dominated that round.
That's time! Townsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Risley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Risley throws a head kick that misses.
Risley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Risley content to stall in guard here.
Risley 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.
Risley lands a couple of digs.
Risley is in close to Townsley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Risley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risley is pushing down on Townsley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Townsley is fighting to maintain full guard but Risley has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley controlling the action here.
Risley passes to full mount!
Risley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Townsley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley controls the position.
Risley is controlling the position but Townsley somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Risley controlling the action here.
Risley wants to pass the guard but Townsley is defending well.
Risley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Townsley tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hunter Risley.
Risley shoots in and bounces Townsley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Risley trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Townsley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Risley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley wants to control from the top but Townsley keeps moving.
Risley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Risley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Risley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Townsley is looking to stand up but Risley isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Risley stands up from Townsley's guard - Risley perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Risley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Townsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Risley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Townsley avoids it really well and circles away.
Townsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Townsley fails to pull guard.
Townsley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Risley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Risley has clasped his hands together around Townsley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Risley advances to mount.
Risley trying to control but Townsley is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley cracks Townsley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Risley is working for a guillotine from mount but Townsley frees his head quite easily.
Townsley wants to get back to his feet.
Risley controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Townsley is squirming around, avoiding Risley's attempts to control the action.
Risley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Risley takes Townsley's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Townsley is in trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Risley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Townsley doesn't escape.
Townsley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Risley on the ground.
Risley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Risley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Risley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Risley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Townsley trying to get back to his feet but Risley is in full control for now.
Risley is persistently looking for the submission but Townsley is defending it well.
Risley controlling from the back.
Ben Townsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Risley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Risley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Risley 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Risley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Philip Costello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costello kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LOOKING FOR TRUBLE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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132 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Costello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Price!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Price has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Price lands a really nice looking cross but Costello seems unphased.
Price lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Price. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Price.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Price misses with a wild combination.
Costello wants to clinch but Price slips to the side
and Price counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Costello bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Costello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Price keeps Costello under control for a moment.
Price gets back to half guard.
Price is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Price wants to control but Costello is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Price is proving hard to escape from.
Costello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Price on the ground.
Costello is posturing up here but Price has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Costello tries to roll out but it's too tight and Costello has to tap! Slick submission there by Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Price!
Philip Costello was interviewed post fight and said 'Am sorry..was great fight,and from this..I learn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Sasi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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201 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez lunges at Sasi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sasi's hand.
Sasi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Sasi is controlling well.
Martinez moves into full guard.
Sasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sasi distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez has his foot on Sasi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sasi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sasi throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sasi has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasi is posturing up here but Martinez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sasi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sasi has to tap! Slick submission there by Martinez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Martinez!
After the fight, Johnny Martinez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marrio Marselli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruben Alamo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marrio Marselli !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alamo shoots in and bounces Marselli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alamo stands and throws Marselli 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alamo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marselli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marselli is looking to regain half guard here but Alamo keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alamo has hold of Marselli 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Marselli seems comfortable defending it but Alamo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Marselli is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Marselli is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alamo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruben Alamo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by McGee. McNamara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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225 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from McNamara. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNamara, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mcgee.
McNamara is working for takedown but Mcgee is calmly controlling the position for now.
McNamara tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcgee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McNamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Timothy Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
McNamara tries to pull guard but Mcgee holds him up against the cage and eventually McNamara drops back down to his feet.
McNamara gets underhooks to prevent Mcgee's takedown attempt.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for McNamara with that takedown attempt.
McNamara misses with the combination.
McNamara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcgee on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcgee's guard now, I'm sure.
My spies in Main Event Gym inform me that McNamara has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McNamara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgee working for a triangle but McNamara defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McNamara is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcgee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sean McNamara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McNamara enables Mcgee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McNamara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McNamara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcgee is in close to McNamara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McNamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcgee 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.
McNamara is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcgee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mcgee has picked McNamara up - he's going for a ride! Mcgee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
McNamara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McNamara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mcgee has cracked it and McNamara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mcgee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timothy Mcgee!
Timothy Mcgee made sure to mention his sponsor, Das Labor in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes into the arena with The Mars Volta - blaring out of the sound system. Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amazing by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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119 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Li's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Silva throws a strike but Li rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva controlling Li's posture.
Li preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva pulls Li in to control the position.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Hong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Li tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Li throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Hong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Li throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Hong Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Li is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Pablo Silva has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Li.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva stands and throws Li's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throwing strikes but Li manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva is pressing down on Li's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva pulls Li in close to his closed guard and prevents Li from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Li wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Li's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Hong Li has been cut.
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Li is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Li takes one on the button.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Li is rocked!
Li scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Li tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Silva!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Thicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thicke has chosen David Guetta and Snoop Dogg - Sweat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brad Thicke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thicke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thicke scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thicke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thicke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thicke looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez trying to control but Thicke is working from the bottom.
Thicke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Thicke is working from the bottom.
Thicke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thicke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Thicke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Thicke is defending the position.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Thicke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thicke pushes Sanchez off but Sanchez dives into side control.
Sanchez tries to move to mount but Thicke blocks the move with his legs.
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Thicke is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Thicke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thicke's legs.
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thicke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Thicke!
Thicke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thicke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thicke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Thicke to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Thicke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thicke misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thicke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sanchez is hanging on to Thicke's back as he tries to escape.
Sanchez doesn't have the hooks in and Thicke manages to turn into his guard.
Thicke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thicke has picked Sanchez up and slammed him! Sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and Thicke manages to pass to side control!
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thicke content to control rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thicke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanchez to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thicke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thicke looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Thicke is keeping the position.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thicke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thicke has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thicke throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thicke trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Thicke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thicke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez has his foot on Thicke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thicke works his way back into a safe position though.
Thicke is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thicke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thicke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thicke looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez has gone for a leg lock! Thicke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanchez's guard.
Thicke won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Thicke throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thicke's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Thicke is retaining full guard.
Brad Thicke has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thicke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Thicke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thicke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thicke's guard.
Thicke 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.
Thicke trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thicke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thicke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thicke pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Thicke has advanced to mount!
Thicke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thicke throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thicke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Thicke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thicke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thicke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thicke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thicke!
Sloppy strikes there by Thicke.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thicke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Thicke crashes against the mat.
Thicke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thicke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thicke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thicke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Thicke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanchez is avoiding damage well.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Thicke has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thicke tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Thicke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Thicke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is not content to let Thicke control the position.
Sanchez regains half guard, as Thicke was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thicke trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Thicke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thicke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thicke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thicke trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thicke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thicke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Thicke really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thicke. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Thicke moved out of range.
Thicke moves into the clinch.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Thicke 's eye.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Thicke wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Thicke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thicke.
Thicke trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Thicke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thicke trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Thicke throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thicke is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thicke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Thicke tries to pass.
Thicke postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Thicke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thicke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thicke forces his way into half guard.
Thicke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thicke trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Thicke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thicke looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Thicke won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Thicke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thicke throws a sloppy strike and Sanchez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Thicke is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Sanchez!
Antonio Sanchez retains his featherweight title!
Antonio Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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