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CCF Midweek Mayhem 145 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Sleep Till Brooklyn. Adam Yauch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Wiggin's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yauch eats them both and turns towards Wiggin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range.
Wiggin closes the distance and clinches.
Yauch looking for a takedown.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Yauch avoids the damage to the body.
Wiggin scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yauch has Wiggin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiggin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Yauch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yauch fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Yauch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yauch blocks it with crossed arms.
Yauch looking to stall.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wiggin lands a body shot.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wiggin obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yauch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yauch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wiggin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yauch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wiggin is keeping busy.
Yauch lands a left hand.
Wiggin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yauch is defending well for now.
Yauch is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns Yauch into the cage.
Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Yauch backwards.
Yauch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yauch lands with a hook. Wiggin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggin jabs at Yauch's body.
A punch combination from Yauch misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin looks to land a combination but Yauch avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wiggin.
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!
A swing and a miss from Yauch.
Sloppy strikes from Wiggin. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Yauch misses.
Yauch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wiggin is looking to clinch.
Yauch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wiggin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Yauch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wiggin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yauch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wiggin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yauch pulls Wiggin in to control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yauch clobbers Wiggin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiggin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Yauch moves out of range.
Yauch avoids the head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Wiggin dominated that round.
That's time! Yauch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yauch misses with a series of wild punches.
Yauch throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily.
Wiggin is looking to clinch but Yauch is avoiding it.
Wiggin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yauch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yauch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiggin counters with a series of strikes. Yauch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yauch misses with an uppercut
and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yauch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yauch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiggin circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiggin moves in looking to clinch but Yauch pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin loads up on a big right hand but Yauch slips the punch.
A punch combination from Yauch misses.
Yauch swings widly with a right hand
and Wiggin counters with a good low kick that Yauch was not able to check.
Eli Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggin misses with a low kick.
Wiggin lands with a slapping head kick.
Yauch lands a jab to Wiggin's midsection.
Wiggin with a hook.
Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Yauch.
Yauch throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wiggin takes one to the chin there.
Wiggin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yauch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yauch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yauch misses with an uppercut. Wiggin saw that one coming.
Wiggin throws a right hand that misses
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggin tries to clinch but Yauch is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Yauch. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiggin.
Yauch misses with a few strikes there.
Adam Yauch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
Wiggin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiggin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wiggin tries to clinch up but Yauch circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiggin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yauch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yauch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggin was well out of range. Poor timing from Yauch.
Wiggin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yauch's sensitive parts.
Wiggin walks into a jab.
Wiggin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yauch catches Wiggin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wiggin throws a head kick that misses
and Yauch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yauch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wiggin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wiggin.
Yauch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiggin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yauch tries to pull guard but Wiggin holds him up against the cage and eventually Yauch drops back down to his feet.
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 Adam Yauch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Yauch circles away.
Wiggin avoids the body shot from Yauch.
Wiggin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Wiggin does no damage.
Yauch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yauch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yauch misses with a hook
letting Wiggin counter with a right hand.
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with a double jab.
Wiggin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yauch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yauch cracks Wiggin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wiggin has closed the distance and engaged Yauch in a clinch.
Yauch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yauch throws a nice looking combination but Wiggin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yauch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin misses with a double jab
and Yauch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wiggin misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Wiggin.
Wiggin forces Yauch back against the cage and clinches.
Wiggin pushes off an throws an elbow but Yauch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yauch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiggin smiles and moves away.
Yauch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eli Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yauch misses with a hook.
Yauch throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiggin counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yauch looks to land a right hand but Wiggin moved out of range.
Yauch works Wiggin's body with a nice hook.
Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yauch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wiggin on the side of the head.
Yauch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yauch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yauch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiggin is looking to clinch but Yauch is avoiding it.
Yauch throws out a loose jab but Wiggin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiggin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yauch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yauch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiggin wants to clinch up but Yauch keeps it at a distance.
Wiggin looks to land a right hand but Yauch moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Eli Wiggin just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Yauch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yauch lands with a good body shot.
Yauch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggin lands a right hook to the body.
Wiggin throws a wild body kick that Yauch sees coming a mile off.
Yauch gets tackled into the cage by Wiggin. Wiggin maintains the clinch.
Wiggin scores with a shot to the side of Yauch's head.
Yauch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Yauch shrugs off.
Yauch looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yauch's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch takes an elbow to the temple.
Yauch blocks a body shot from Wiggin.
Wiggin can't find room to land a body shot as Yauch controls the action.
Wiggin landing knees to the head.
Yauch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wiggin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wiggin looks to land a body kick but Yauch moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wiggin, as that shot connected.
Yauch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Yauch circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wiggin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yauch takes an elbow to the temple.
Yauch manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yauch has control of Wiggin's left arm, preventing Wiggin from doing any damage.
Wiggin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yauch can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiggin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wiggin wants to take a breather but Yauch is having none of it.
Yauch is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin stops Yauch from getting back to his feet.
Yauch trying to control from the bottom.
Yauch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wiggin.
Wiggin controlling the pace.
Wiggin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yauch wants to control but Wiggin is having none of it.
Yauch is bucking up trying to escape but Wiggin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wiggin trying to control but Yauch is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wiggin.
You get the feeling that Yauch really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wiggin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yauch is looking to escape.
Yauch wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wiggin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yauch tries to hold on but Wiggin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Wiggin dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Yauch misses its intended target.
Wiggin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yauch moves away.
A jab from Yauch misses.
Yauch throws a shot from downtown. Wiggin moves away and avoids it.
Yauch slips a jab and a cross from Wiggin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yauch finds it's way through Wiggin's defenses.
Wiggin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yauch throws a right and a left that Wiggin avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin thows a leg kick but Yauch checks it
and Yauch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggin lands a high kick!
Wiggin tries to score with a low kick but Yauch moves his leg out of the way.
Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiggin throws a looping overhand right but Yauch ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yauch.
Wiggin pushes Yauch up against the cage in a clinch.
Yauch pulls Wiggin into guard.
Wiggin postures up in Yauch's guard and throws a big left but Yauch blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yauch holds on and takes a little breather.
Eli Wiggin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wiggin wants to control from the top but Yauch keeps moving.
Yauch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yauch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Adam Yauch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big right from Wiggin misses.
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!
Yauch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wiggin.
Yauch misses with a straight left.
Wiggin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yauch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wiggin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yauch.
Yauch 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.
Wiggin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin clinches up with Yauch and pushes him back against the cage.
Yauch is working for takedown but Wiggin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiggin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adam Yauch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yauch blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a body shot.
Wiggin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yauch's elbow.
Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yauch's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yauch wants to break free but Wiggin has control.
Wiggin can't find room to land a body shot as Yauch controls the action.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Yauch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yauch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Wiggin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wiggin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Eli Wiggin!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eli Wiggin!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Eli Wiggin!
Eli Wiggin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgess comes to the cage accompanied by travis barker push em. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Korczynski backs up against the cage.
Burgess fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korczynski checks it well.
Korczynski goes for a double leg but Burgess avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgess continues to drive forward.
Korczynski can't get the takedown.
Korczynski is trying to push Burgess away but Burgess has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burgess wants to get back to striking at distance but Korczynski won't allow it.
Korczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Korczynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korczynski missing with knees to the body.
Burgess misses with a knee strike.
Burgess struggles to land a body shot inside as Korczynski controls his hands.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Korczynski avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Korczynski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Burgess content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burgess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgess finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Korczynski if he has to take too many more of those.
Burgess misses with a wild combination.
Burgess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Burgess. Those never looked like landing.
Burgess tries to bum rush Korczynski with a series of wild strikes but Korczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burgess looks to land a combination but Korczynski avoids it well.
Korczynski walks into a jab.
Burgess moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Burgess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korczynski.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Korczynski.
Burgess misses with a two punch combination.
Burgess misses with a hook. Korczynski ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korczynski.
Burgess scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burgess has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Burgess - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Burgess is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burgess dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burgess manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Burgess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korczynski shoots for a takedown but Burgess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burgess turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burgess misses with a few strikes there.
Burgess circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Burgess does no damage.
Korczynski avoids a kick to the body.
Anthony Burgess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgess throws a right and a left that Korczynski avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Burgess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Burgess, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korczynski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burgess counters with a nice body kick.
Burgess falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korczynski moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Korczynski misses with some punches.
Burgess scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Korczynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgess's waist but Burgess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korczynski off to one side.
Burgess leaves Korczynski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Korczynski. Those never looked like landing.
Korczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burgess throws a right and a left that Korczynski avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Burgess.
Korczynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burgess sprawls well. Burgess wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korczynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Korczynski.
Korczynski dodges the punch combination from Burgess.
Anthony Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korczynski. Burgess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgess goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burgess moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A cross from Burgess lands.
Korczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
Burgess throws a series of strikes that have Korczynski backpedaling.
Burgess throws a nice looking combination but Korczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korczynski tries to clinch but Burgess moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgess.
Burgess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Korczynski has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgess tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korczynski.
Burgess lands a left hand that snaps the head of Korczynski backwards.
A short right from Burgess.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korczynski tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Burgess.
Burgess has hold of one of Korczynski's legs. Korczynski is fighting the takedown attempt but Burgess gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burgess will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burgess preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Korczynski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burgess looking to pass the guard.
Burgess throwing strikes but missing.
Korczynski trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burgess working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burgess lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korczynski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burgess has passed into side control.
Burgess trying to control the position but Korczynski is working away.
Burgess working the ground and pound.
Burgess working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Korczynski tries to buck Burgess off but Burgess is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess cracks Korczynski with a big right hand but Korczynski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Korczynski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burgess thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Korczynski is looking to regain half guard here but Burgess keeps moving and retains side control.
Burgess lands some shots froms side control.
Korczynski parries the strikes from Burgess easily there. Burgess is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Korczynski to escape.
Burgess advances nicely into full mount.
Korczynski tries to reverse the position but Burgess maintains control.
Korczynski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczynski punching from the bottom.
Korczynski tries to get to full guard but Burgess has control of the leg.
Korczynski throws a strike from the bottom but Burgess passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Burgess dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Korczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgess circles away.
Korczynski misses with a hook
and Burgess counters with a two punch combo.
Burgess moves into the clinch.
Burgess prevents the takedown attempt.
Burgess gets through Korczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burgess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korczynski's elbow.
Korczynski lands a body punch.
Burgess breaks the clinch.
Korczynski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burgess did well to prevent Korczynski getting side control.
Burgess moves into full guard.
Burgess pulls Korczynski in close to his closed guard and prevents Korczynski from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Burgess just wasn't active enough.
Burgess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korczynski fails to land the takedown.
Korczynski moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Burgess, looking for a takedown. Korczynski pushes Burgess against the cage but Burgess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Korczynski.
Korczynski feints and as Burgess raises his hands in defense, Korczynski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burgess is controlling Korczynski's posture.
Korczynski trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Korczynski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burgess's guard.
Burgess is looking to control Korczynski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burgess avoid being mounted?
Korczynski seems to be looking for submissions.
Burgess is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess tries to kick Korczynski off but Korczynski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burgess missing with punches from the bottom.
Burgess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burgess kicks Korczynski off and gets back to his feet.
Burgess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korczynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Korczynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anthony Burgess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korczynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anthony Burgess is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korczynski counters with a series of strikes. Burgess will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burgess scores with a three punch combo!
Burgess misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korczynski dodges the punch combination from Burgess.
Burgess is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korczynski closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgess is pressed up against the cage. Korczynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burgess down to the mat. Burgess avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burgess misses with a wild combination.
Burgess misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Burgess clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burgess falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korczynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Korczynski gets tackled into the cage by Burgess. Burgess maintains the clinch.
Burgess taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burgess lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korczynski or not.
Burgess has Korczynski pushed against the cage.
Korczynski trying to control the position but instead, Burgess has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korczynski into the cage.
Burgess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgess misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgess misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burgess is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski goes for a double leg but Burgess avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgess continues to drive forward.
Burgess has Korczynski pushed against the cage.
Burgess connects with a knee to the head.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burgess as Korczynski tries to tie him up.
Korczynski misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgess.
The referee calls for Burgess to work.
Burgess gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Burgess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess has Korczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Korczynski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burgess regains guard immediately.
Korczynski looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgess has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Korczynski passes Burgess's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burgess manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burgess pulls Korczynski in to control the position.
Korczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard.
Burgess trying to control the position.
Burgess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Korczynski manages to get himself to full guard.
Korczynski looking for a guillotine here but Burgess defends easily.
Korczynski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Korczynski can't keep his opponent in guard - Burgess advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burgess passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Korczynski!
Burgess prevents Korczynski from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess with a couple of short strikes.
Anthony Burgess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korczynski is working to get back to half guard.
Burgess lands a nice shot to the head.
Burgess connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Korczynski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burgess moves into full mount! Korczynski won't be happy about that!
Burgess blocks Korczynski's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Korczynski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Korczynski tries to reverse the position but Burgess maintains control.
Burgess lands a big shot to the head and Korczynski winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Burgess!
Anthony Burgess took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennison comes into the arena with Snot- Stoopid blaring out of the sound system. Chan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Easy Come, Easy Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Chan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennison scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennison. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennison clinches with his opponent.
Kennison misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Kennison.
Chan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chan wants to control from the top but Kennison keeps moving.
Kennison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chan throwing strikes from guard but Kennison blocks nicely.
Chan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chan trying to control but Kennison is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aron Chan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kennison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennison is looking to clinch.
Chan lands a nice hook to Kennison's body. Kennison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennison throws a low kick, looking for Chan's leg but Chan calmly moves out of range.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennison tries to sprawl out of it but Chan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennison wants to clinch.
Chan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennison throws a combination that misses
and Chan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kennison's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennison keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass.
Chan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chan wants to control but Kennison is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison is letting Chan control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennison wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennison is not content to let Chan control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Chan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kennison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Kennison finds it's target.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kennison as he jumps to the side.
Kennison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kennison misses with a hook. Chan ducked under it nicely.
Kennison has closed the distance and engaged Chan in a clinch.
Kennison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chan takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Kennison.
Chan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kennison lands a hook that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Chan letting Kennison take a breather here.
Kennison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennison lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan jumps guard but Kennison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karl Kennison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Chan.
Kennison lands an elbow inside that Chan shrugs off.
Kennison blocks an elbow strike from Chan.
Kennison working aggressively here.
Kennison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kennison gets through Chan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kennison.
Kennison scores with a shot to the side of Chan's head.
Chan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kennison effectively controlling the action here.
Kennison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chan pushes off an throws an elbow but Kennison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chan managing to block the knees to the body from Kennison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kennison lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Chan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kennison.
Kennison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kennison lands a shot to the body.
Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan misses with an elbow strike.
Chan pulls guard successfully.
Chan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kennison controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennison is looking to stand up but Chan won't let him.
Kennison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kennison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennison has managed to get both his arms back between Chan's legs - danger averted.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Kennison from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Karl Kennison wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kennison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Kennison misses.
Kennison tries to clinch but Chan moves out of range.
Chan moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennison to score with a decent uppercut.
Kennison misses with the combination.
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kennison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennison misses with an elbow over the top.
Kennison lands an elbow just above Chan 's eye.
Chan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kennison lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan blocks an elbow strike from Kennison.
Chan avoids a wild elbow strike from Kennison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennison has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Chan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kennison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chan's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kennison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Kennison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennison closes the distance and clinches.
Chan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kennison to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kennison is controlling Chan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kennison is trying to stand up here but Chan is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan seems to be working for a kimura but Kennison defends the submission attempt.
Kennison won't allow Chan to pass to mount.
Kennison pushes Chan off looking to stand but Chan dives back in and keeps control.
Kennison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chan.
Aron Chan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chan slips a nice elbow through Kennison's hands, connecting with Kennison's forehead.
Kennison is refusing to be controlled, as Chan sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chan wants to control the pace but Kennison is squirming around nicely.
Kennison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chan.
Chan scoring with strikes but Kennison is staying in there.
Kennison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan is landing with some decent strikes but Kennison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kennison is looking to escape.
Chan controlling the position easily from mount.
Kennison is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison is squirming around, avoiding Chan's attempts to control the action.
Kennison holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chan breaks from Kennison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kennison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chan looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kennison?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Chan really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kennison moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Kennison.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennison drives through and clinches with Chan against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kennison throws an elbow but misses.
Kennison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chan.
Kennison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kennison.
Kennison misses with an elbow strike.
Kennison stalling in the clinch.
Kennison gets through Chan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan is working for takedown but Kennison is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennison misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kennison.
Kennison blocks the elbow strike.
Kennison pushes off an throws an elbow but Chan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Chan blocks an elbow strike from Kennison.
Kennison throws an elbow but it misses.
Chan jumps guard but Kennison stands there with Chan around his waist. Chan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karl Kennison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Chan.
Kennison lands a nice uppercut.
Kennison blocks a body shot from Chan.
Chan lands with a right to the head.
Chan tries to pull guard but Kennison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karl Kennison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kennison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennison breaks from the clinch.
Kennison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennison throws an elbow that misses.
Chan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chan trying to control but Kennison is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kennison wants to stand and escape but Chan is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chan working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aron Chan.
Kennison wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.
Chan tries to keep at a distance but Kennison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kennison tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Chan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennison throws a head punch that misses.
Kennison misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chan pulls Kennison into guard.
Chan working a defensive guard here.
Chan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kennison's guard.
Chan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan prevents Kennison from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison had his way with Aron Chan in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kennison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennison. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chan. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Kennison misses the target.
Chan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kennison slaps away a takedown attempt from Chan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kennison is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Kennison throws a leg kick but Chan checks it.
Kennison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karl Kennison is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennison connects with a leg kick. Chan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aron Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennison drives through and clinches with Chan against the cage.
Kennison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennison lands a shoulder strike.
Chan has a couple of punches blocked by Kennison.
Kennison tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Kennison throws an elbow that misses.
Chan manages to pull guard.
Kennison wanted to stand there but Chan had control of the position.
Chan is trying to keep Kennison in close.
Kennison wants to stand but Chan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chan working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennison wants to stand but Chan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kennison stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good leg kick by Kennison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kennison misses the jab.
Kennison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chan.
Kennison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chan.
Chan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennison smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kennison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karl Kennison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kennison tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Kennison.
Kennison throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chan is defended easily by Kennison.
Karl Kennison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Chan.
Chan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison scores with a leg kick.
Kennison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennison with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennison.
Kennison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kennison wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.
Kennison has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kennison pushes off an throws an elbow but Chan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kennison throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Kennison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kennison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Karl Kennison!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Karl Kennison!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Karl Kennison!
Karl Kennison wins by unanimous decision!
Karl Kennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Aron Chan had this to say: 'F*** The Police'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Hold Us. Dante Gael Roman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gael Roman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Roman stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Roman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roman is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Stevens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stevens scores with a sloppy right hand. Roman should have avoided that one.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Roman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.
Stevens is stalling here.
Roman misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Roman won't want to take too many of those.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevens.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Stevens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stevens lands in his opponent's guard.
Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roman's guard.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Roman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's Roman get back to his feet.
Stevens closes the distance and pushes Roman back into the cage.
Roman misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stevens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stevens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stevens pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stevens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevens works Roman's body with a nice hook.
Roman misses with an uppercut. Stevens saw that one coming.
Roman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roman scores with a hook.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roman motions for Stevens to come forward. Roman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevens throws out the jab.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens forces Roman back against the cage and clinches.
Stevens drags the fight down to the ground.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevens decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman misses with a looping right.
Stevens throws a head kick but Roman moves out of range.
Stevens throws a hook but Roman blocks it.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Roman moves out of range easily.
Roman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roman looks to land a right hand but Stevens moved out of range.
Stevens has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roman fails to land.
Stevens pulls Roman into guard.
Roman stops Stevens from standing up.
Roman throws a strike but Stevens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevens postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Gael Roman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stevens darts in and clinches Roman up against the cage.
Roman stalling against the cage.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevens is looking to break free of the clinch but Roman has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scores a nice knee to the body.
Roman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevens's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roman. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevens closes the distance and pushes Roman back into the cage.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Stevens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roman lands with a left to the head.
Roman misses with the head strike.
Roman being controlled against the cage.
Roman throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman takes an elbow to the temple.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stevens reverses the position - he's now on top in Roman's guard.
Stevens stands up from Roman's guard - Stevens perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stevens dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Roman moves out of range easily.
Roman dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Roman postures up.
Roman wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Roman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevens tries to stand but Roman is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Victor Stevens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Roman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens lands a high kick!
Roman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.
We've been told by Stevens's head coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 64 cap] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Roman.
Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roman.
Roman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Victor Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Roman misses with a straight left.
Stevens rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Victor Stevens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman misses with the head strike.
Stevens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roman misses with some punches.
Stevens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roman uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Roman throws an elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roman's guard. Nice move by Stevens!
Roman has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
Roman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevens passes into half guard.
Roman gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to stand but Roman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dante Gael Roman just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Roman to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Roman misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Stevens lands an elbow inside that Roman shrugs off.
It looks like Dante Gael Roman has been cut.
Roman avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Roman swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses
and Roman counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens has Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roman fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Roman misses with some punches.
Stevens misses with a knee to the head.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman connects with a nice looking jab.
Roman blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Roman.
Roman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roman lands a jab.
Victor Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens darts in and clinches Roman up against the cage.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Roman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roman moves away.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roman wants to clinch.
Stevens has Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Roman is controlling him.
Stevens has clasped his hands together around Roman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Roman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roman is staying active underneath Stevens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Stevens wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roman lands a body shot.
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Roman is controlling the position.
Roman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stevens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roman to the mat. Roman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Roman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stevens uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stevens had his way with Dante Gael Roman in that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Gael Roman's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Roman staying out of range there.
Roman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Stevens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stevens wants to stand but Roman has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Stevens stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roman tries to bench press Stevens off him but Stevens keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to stand but Roman has his arm trapped.
Stevens stands up and beckons Roman to his feet.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
and Roman counters with a two punch combo.
Roman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevens has time to react.
Nice cross by Roman.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a nice shot that snaps Roman's head back.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roman doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Roman.
Roman swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roman counters with a shoot takedown. Stevens fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roman throwing strikes from guard but Stevens blocks nicely.
Roman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roman.
Roman looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Victor Stevens.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roman misses with a low kick.
Roman gets tackled into the cage by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roman throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevens.
Roman avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevens obliges.
Dante Gael Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Roman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevens 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Victor Stevens!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Victor Stevens!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Victor Stevens!
Victor Stevens wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Stevens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key has chosen Miss May I-Echoes as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Key!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key slips under a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Key avoids nicely.
Key gets tackled into the cage by Jacobs. Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Jacobs lands an elbow inside.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs trying to land knees to the body.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Key.
Key working aggressively here.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Key has double underhooks.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Key.
Key shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Key tries to score with a low kick but Jacobs moves his leg out of the way.
Key has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Key there as he acknowledges the shot.
Key wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Key takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key slips under a jab from Jacobs.
Key throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Key tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Key displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Key slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Key drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Key's head backwards.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Key.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Key in a clinch.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Key misses with the head strike.
Key working aggressively here.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to stall but Key improves his position.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Key has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Key.
Key looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peter Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Key misses with a straight left.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Key pushes him off.
Key circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs has managed to clinch.
Key wants to break free but Jacobs has control.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Key circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully.
Key misses with some punches.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs avoiding damage.
Key misses with the head strike.
Key softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Key.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of Key's head.
Jacobs is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Key is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Key paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Key lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Key in a clinch.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Jacobs throws a jab when Key was well out of range.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.
Key lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Key avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Key moves out of range.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Key's head.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Key throws a combination that misses
and Jacobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Key shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs scores with a body shot.
Key throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacobs was covering up waiting for the punch and Key finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs lands a head kick. Key smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Key's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Key scrambles back to his feet.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Key avoids it well.
Jacobs looks to clinch
and Key cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Key tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Key slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Key pushes him off.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Key has the dominant position.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Key cracks Jacobs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs tries to stall but Key uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peter Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Key.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Key keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs cracks a nice hook into Key's ribs.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Key was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key breaks from the clinch.
Key catches Jacobs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Key.
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Key throws an elbow that misses. Jacobs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Key's guard. Nice move by Jacobs!
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Key has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Key's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
Jacobs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs stays in close to Key's body and controls the position.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Jacobs controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Jacobs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs closes the distance but Key moves to the side
and Key counters with a low kick, right behind Jacobs 's knee.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Key shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Key showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Key looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jacobs gets back to full guard.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Key isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Key is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Key will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Key moves out of range easily.
Key goes for a double leg but Jacobs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacobs continues to drive forward.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs landing knees to the head.
Jacobs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling him.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Key tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs darts in and clinches Key up against the cage.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobs lands with a right to the head.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Key is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacobs has double underhooks.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Key misses with the combination.
Jacobs scores with a three punch combo!
Jacobs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Key momentarily.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Key swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Key swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs throws a hook but Key avoids it easily.
Key showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacobs scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Key slips a jab from Jacobs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs slaps away a takedown attempt from Key, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peter Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Key.
Key throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobs counters with a nice leg kick.
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends Key's belly button to the back.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Key swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Key.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Key throws a leg kick but Jacobs checks it.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Key shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacobs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Key trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key stands up from Jacobs's guard - Key perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Key seems unphased.
Key shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Key fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobs sprawls well initially but Key persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
Key throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Tim Key has got the better of the ground game so far.
Key seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control but Key is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Key stops Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs is not content to let Key control the position.
Jacobs tries to kick Key off but Key keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Key wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Jacobs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Key throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Key off to one side.
Key throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacobs moves into range and clinches up with Key.
A nice right hand lands inside from Key.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Key takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Key pushes him off.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
Key checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Key shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jacobs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Key preventing the sweep.
Jacobs looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tim Key wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs forces Key back against the cage and clinches.
Key tries to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Key looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Key pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Key circles away.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Key in a clinch.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Key has him pressed against the cage.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Key.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Key.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Key paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Key has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Key moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Key swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Key slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Key takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Key is out of range.
Key stalks Jacobs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacobs's face. Jacobs staggers backwards, shaken.
Jacobs throws a hook but Key avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Key back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Key with a jab.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Key throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs throws out a powerful jab.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Key takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Key scores with a hook.
Peter Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Key is trying to push Jacobs away but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs had his way with Tim Key in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Key thuds a left hand into Jacobs's body.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Key circles away and keeps his distance.
Key takes a kick to the side of the head.
Key is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Key throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Key keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs tries to clinch there but Key circles away.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Key paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Key fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacobs scores with a nice strike.
Key will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Key manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs jabs at Key's body.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Key - just one landing.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Tim Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Key moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs rushes Key and presses him up against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Jacobs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Key or not.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Key on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Key changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Key moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Key closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacobs tries to clinch there but Key circles away.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Key avoids it well.
Key misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Key is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has managed to clinch.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Key paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jacobs duly obliges.
A shot to the body from Key misses
and Jacobs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Key tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Key circles away and keeps his distance.
Key misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Key.
Jacobs lands a high kick!
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Key, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacobs is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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!
Jacobs pushes Key back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Key blocks the elbow strike.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
Key pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Key misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key wants to get back to striking at distance but Jacobs won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Peter Jacobs!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Peter Jacobs!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Peter Jacobs!
Peter Jacobs wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Peter Jacobs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Quagmire lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Quagmire finds it's target.
Quagmire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Quagmire looks to clinch
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quagmire's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones wants to control from the top but Quagmire keeps moving.
Quagmire has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quagmire 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.
Jones stops Quagmire from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quagmire takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Quagmire drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Quagmire misses with a knee to the head.
Quagmire stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quagmire taking a breather.
Quagmire crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Quagmire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Quagmire with a knee to the head.
Jones jumps guard but Quagmire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quagmire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quagmire looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Quagmire leaning against his opponent.
Quagmire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones wants a takedown.
Quagmire can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones wants the takedown. Quagmire is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quagmire's guard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Quagmire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Quagmire.
Quagmire pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quagmire is on top in guard.
Quagmire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quagmire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quagmire tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Quagmire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Glen Quagmire wasn't active enough on the ground.
Quagmire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Quagmire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glen Quagmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Quagmire misses with a leg kick
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones trying to control but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Quagmire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quagmire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quagmire lands with a cross.
Quagmire takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown.
Quagmire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Quagmire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Quagmire manages to get underhooks.
Quagmire stalls.
Quagmire lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire taking a breather.
Quagmire tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Quagmire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Quagmire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quagmire scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quagmire to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quagmire lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Quagmire stalling against the cage.
Quagmire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glen Quagmire.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quagmire tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quagmire to the ground. Quagmire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quagmire clinches.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quagmire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quagmire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Quagmire.
Quagmire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quagmire slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glen Quagmire.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Quagmire.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quagmire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quagmire wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Quagmire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quagmire is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Quagmire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glen Quagmire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quagmire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Quagmire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Quagmire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quagmire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boston Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones cracks Quagmire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quagmire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quagmire defends it nicely.
Quagmire throws a body shot but no joy.
Quagmire is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones tries to move into range but Quagmire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quagmire, as that shot connected.
Quagmire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quagmire cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glen Quagmire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quagmire tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Quagmire as Jones shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Quagmire. Quagmire maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quagmire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glen Quagmire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quagmire leaning against his opponent.
Quagmire gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quagmire lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quagmire.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Quagmire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quagmire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quagmire walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Quagmire counters with a nice leg kick.
Quagmire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Quagmire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quagmire lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quagmire.
Jones is rocked!
Quagmire sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quagmire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quagmire rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quagmire jerks Jones's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jones drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Quagmire goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Quagmire because Jones was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Glen Quagmire!
Glen Quagmire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yokkao Kaennorsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaennorsing has chosen Jungle Boogie as his entrance music. Mitch Roxton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
195 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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33
202 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yokkao Kaennorsing!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxton misses with a looping right.
Roxton avoids the body shot from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing cracks Roxton with an open hand slap.
Kaennorsing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaennorsing turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Roxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roxton lands a jab to the head.
Roxton moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Kaennorsing tenderised Roxton's leg. Roxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaennorsing misses with a wild body shot.
Kaennorsing throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roxton.
Roxton throws a right hand that misses
and Kaennorsing makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaennorsing throws a big shot that misses.
Kaennorsing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roxton manages to avoid it.
Roxton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roxton misses with an uppercut. Kaennorsing saw that one coming.
Roxton throws a low kick, looking for Kaennorsing's leg but Kaennorsing calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton misses with a double jab.
Kaennorsing throws a nice looking combination but Roxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaennorsing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roxton.
Kaennorsing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roxton.
Kaennorsing jabs at Roxton's body.
Kaennorsing closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaennorsing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roxton.
Roxton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roxton throws a hook but Kaennorsing avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaennorsing. That's going to slow Roxton down.
Roxton tries to score with a low kick but Kaennorsing moves his leg out of the way.
Roxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Roxton misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Kaennorsing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Roxton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton misses with an uppercut. Kaennorsing saw that one coming.
Kaennorsing lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roxton backs up against the cage.
Roxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing moves out of range as Roxton strikes.
Roxton misses with an uppercut. Kaennorsing saw that one coming.
Roxton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roxton's sensitive parts.
Kaennorsing misses with a body punch
and Roxton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaennorsing's knee momentarily.
Roxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roxton misses with an uppercut.
Kaennorsing misses with a head kick.
Kaennorsing throws a looping overhand right but Roxton ducks down to avoid it.
Kaennorsing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Roxton misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaennorsing lands a jab.
Roxton misses with a head kick.
Kaennorsing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roxton.
Roxton lands the left hand.
Kaennorsing on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaennorsing moves out of range as Roxton strikes.
Kaennorsing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaennorsing has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roxton.
A shot to the liver by Kaennorsing. Beautiful body shot.
Kaennorsing with a hook.
Kaennorsing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaennorsing throws a lazy uppercut
and Roxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
That kick from Kaennorsing tenderised Roxton's leg. Roxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaennorsing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roxton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kaennorsing misses.
Kaennorsing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roxton.
Roxton tries a low kick but Kaennorsing avoids it.
Kaennorsing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roxton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaennorsing lands a nice hook to Roxton's body. Roxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaennorsing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaennorsing misses with a low kick.
Roxton walks into a straight right hand from Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roxton throws a low kick, looking for Kaennorsing's leg but Kaennorsing calmly moves out of range.
Kaennorsing motions for Roxton to come forward. Kaennorsing throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaennorsing closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yokkao Kaennorsing will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roxton misses with a looping left.
Kaennorsing is rocked!
Roxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaennorsing is still on wobbly legs! Can Roxton finish him?
Yokkao Kaennorsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roxton misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Roxton misses.
Roxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaennorsing.
Roxton throws an overhand right that lands on Kaennorsing's shoulder, as Kaennorsing tries to avoid the shot.
Roxton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaennorsing slips under a jab.
Roxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaennorsing moves away from the strike by Roxton.
Roxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaennorsing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roxton looks to land a left hand but Kaennorsing moved out of range nicely.
Roxton looks to land a left hand but Kaennorsing moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Roxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roxton loads up on a big right hand but Kaennorsing slips the punch.
Kaennorsing slips a straight right by Roxton.
Roxton misses with an uppercut.
Kaennorsing moves out of range of the strikes.
Roxton throws a series of punches but Kaennorsing avoids them all with ease.
Roxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaennorsing slips a jab and a cross from Roxton.
Kaennorsing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roxton.
Roxton throws a hook but Kaennorsing avoids it easily.
Roxton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitch Roxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Kaennorsing.
Roxton throws a lazy right hand but Kaennorsing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roxton throws a lazy right hand but Kaennorsing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaennorsing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaennorsing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roxton throws a hook to the side of Kaennorsing's head but Kaennorsing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roxton looks to land a left hand but Kaennorsing moved out of range nicely.
Kaennorsing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roxton throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaennorsing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roxton.
Kaennorsing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roxton.
Roxton blocks a low kick nicely.
Roxton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaennorsing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roxton slips a straight right by Kaennorsing.
Roxton misses with a wild combination.
Kaennorsing throws a low kick, looking for Roxton's leg but Roxton calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaennorsing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roxton.
Roxton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kaennorsing's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kaennorsing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roxton misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Kaennorsing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roxton misses with a two punch combination.
Roxton misses with a few strikes there.
Roxton misses with a wild combination.
Roxton misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton checks a low kick from Kaennorsing.
A telegraphed right hand from Roxton misses the target.
Roxton throws a jab when Kaennorsing was well out of range.
Kaennorsing slips a straight right by Roxton.
A big left from Roxton misses.
Roxton avoids the body shot from Kaennorsing.
Roxton slips a jab from Kaennorsing.
Roxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaennorsing slips a straight right by Roxton.
Kaennorsing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roxton.
Roxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaennorsing.
Kaennorsing moves away from the strike by Roxton.
Roxton slips a jab and a cross from Kaennorsing.
Roxton and Kaennorsing are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Roxton throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kaennorsing into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Roxton knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitch Roxton!
A very excited looking Mitch Roxton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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37
170 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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165 lbs
27 - 22 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucho Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow looks to throw the jab but Benitez is out of range.
Morrow lands a body shot.
Morrow throws a body punch but Benitez moves out of range.
Morrow gets a takedown into half guard.
Morrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benitez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benitez trying to control here.
Benitez is looking for a sweep. Morrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morrow lands a nice short elbow.
Benitez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morrow.
Morrow wants to pass to mount but Benitez is defending the position.
Morrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benitez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benitez wants to get back to full guard.
Morrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benitez is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benitez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benitez's head.
Benitez is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benitez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benitez working for a triangle but Morrow defends it easily.
Benitez 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.
Morrow gets back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benitez looking for submissions off his back.
Morrow is trying to control the action in half guard but Benitez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrow drops an elbow to the side of Benitez's head.
Benitez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrow pulls his head out easily.
Benitez trying to control from the bottom.
Benitez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez is working hard here to advance position.
Morrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benitez wants to get back to full guard.
Benitez has hold of Morrow's hands but Morrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benitez is staying active underneath Morrow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benitez is pressing down on Morrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Benitez wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Benitez looking for a guillotine here but Morrow defends easily.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrow lands a couple of elbows.
Morrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Morrow throwing strikes but missing.
Benitez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Morrow with a nice head shot there.
Benitez looking for a sweep. Not yet Benitez, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benitez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrow defends well.
Morrow slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrow scores with a decent looking hook.
Morrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Benitez counters with a one-two to the body.
Chucho Benitez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benitez moves out of range of the body kick from Morrow.
A big left from Morrow misses.
Morrow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benitez counters with a series of strikes. Morrow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Benitez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrow.
Morrow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benitez defends well and Morrow ends up having to push Benitez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benitez is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morrow after a bit of a struggle.
Benitez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morrow breaks the clinch.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Morrow throws a front kick that sends Benitez stumbling back into the cage.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Benitez moved away.
Morrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benitez.
Morrow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benitez counters with a flying knee that drops Morrow!
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!
Benitez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benitez forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitez wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrow tries to roll over but Benitez keeps him under control.
Benitez is working for a kimura but Morrow is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benitez seems to be working for a kimura but Morrow defends the submission attempt.
Morrow missing with punches from the bottom.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benitez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morrow defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez is looking for a kimura here.
Benitez seems to be working for a kimura but Morrow defends the submission attempt.
Benitez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benitez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrow tries to get to full guard but Benitez has control of the leg.
Benitez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chucho Benitez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benitez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chucho Benitez is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrow throws a wild body kick that Benitez sees coming a mile off.
Morrow thows a body kick. Benitez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morrow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Morrow jabs Benitez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benitez.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
Benitez blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Morrow misses.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benitez.
Benitez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morrow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morrow.
Benitez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrow.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Morrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Morrow lands with a cross.
Morrow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benitez counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow throwing shots but Benitez is blocking nicely.
Benitez is trying to get back to full guard.
Benitez gets back to full guard.
Benitez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrow postures up in Benitez's guard and throws a big left but Benitez blocks it.
Morrow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrow preventing the sweep.
Morrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrow works over Benitez with some ground and pound from guard.
Morrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is working Benitez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trent Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benitez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrow manages to get himself to full guard.
Benitez chips away with some ground and pound.
Benitez passes into half guard.
Benitez is trying to work for a kimura but Morrow is defending well.
Morrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrow gets full guard.
Benitez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow looking to control.
Benitez wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
Benitez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benitez looking to sit in guard and control but Morrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morrow stands and throws Benitez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morrow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benitez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benitez counters with a one-two to the body.
Benitez moves out of range as Morrow strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrow.
Morrow working the head with strikes.
Benitez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morrow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benitez gets back to full guard.
Morrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benitez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benitez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez is trying to control but can't.
Morrow wants to take a breather but Benitez is having none of it.
Benitez tries to roll over but Morrow keeps him under control.
Morrow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Morrow connects with a nice short shot to Benitez's temple.
Benitez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benitez is trying to keep Morrow in close.
Morrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benitez wants to hit a switch here but Morrow passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benitez there!
Morrow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Morrow lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow scoring with strikes but Benitez is staying in there.
Morrow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Benitez is rocked!
Benitez is bucking up trying to escape but Morrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Benitez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrow landing punches.
Morrow blocks Benitez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Benitez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Morrow's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Morrow!
A victorious Trent Morrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liha Rekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liha Rekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rekka wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rekka.
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James working Rekka over with strikes.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rekka defending well though.
James drops an elbow to the side of Rekka's head.
James thows a huge punch but Rekka dodges it nicely.
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!
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rekka defending well though.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rekka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James thows a huge punch but Rekka dodges it nicely.
Rekka blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rekka defending well though.
James winds up and cracks Rekka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rekka is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from James.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rekka regains full guard. Nicely done.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rekka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekka keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Rekka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rekka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James prevents Rekka from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Rekka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James is working Rekka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
James won't allow Rekka to get back to his feet.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James throwing strikes but missing.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Rekka trying to control the position here.
Rekka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James working some strikes from top position.
Rekka keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rekka wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James stands up over Rekka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James works over Rekka with some ground and pound from guard.
Rekka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James distracts Rekka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James is working Rekka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is in close to Rekka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James passes Rekka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James works his way into side control.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rekka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on James's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rekka defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Rekka scores with a spinning back kick!
Rekka digs a good hook to James's body.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James shoots in and drives through. Rekka sprawls well.
Rekka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a right hand that Rekka ducks under and follows up with a left that Rekka also avoids with ease.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rekka avoids it really well and circles away.
Liha Rekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rekka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rekka throws a nice inside leg kick.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Rekka sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Rekka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekka misses with a wild combination.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rekka has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Rekka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rekka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rekka with a knee to the head.
Rekka lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
James is breathing heavily.
James is looking for a takedown.
Rekka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Rekka with a knee to the head.
Rekka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Rekka has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka prevents the takedown attempt.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rekka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rekka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rekka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James throws a series of punches but Rekka avoids them all with ease.
Liha Rekka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rekka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
James has gone for a leg lock! Rekka slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
Alex James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rekka won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Rekka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rekka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rekka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liha Rekka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rekka fails with an attempt to clinch.
James dives in and grabs Rekka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rekka pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James walks into a left hand.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rekka.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rekka tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rekka to the ground. Rekka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rekka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook.
James throws a series of punches but Rekka moves out of range.
Rekka darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Rekka into the cage.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Alex James has been cut.
A short uppercut from Rekka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rekka with a knee to the head.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rekka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rekka is working James over against the cage.
Rekka stalls.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Rekka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rekka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liha Rekka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rekka pinned against the cage. Rekka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liha Rekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rekka swivels and escapes.
Rekka wants to clinch.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rekka tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rekka to the ground. Rekka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liha Rekka is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Rekka.
Rekka moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Rekka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekka lands with a slapping head kick.
Rekka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James is rocked!
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekka.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Rekka finish him?
James backs away from a small jab... but Rekka lunges forward with a huge superman punch! James crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rekka with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Liha Rekka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Goryachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goryachev comes to the cage accompanied by Die Antwoord- Wat Pomp. Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Goryachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb misses with a hook. Goryachev ducked under it nicely.
Timebmb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goryachev.
Goryachev misses with a hook to the body
so Timebmb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Goryachev keeps moving.
Timebmb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Timebmb wants to pass the guard but Goryachev is keeping the position.
Timebmb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timebmb throwing strikes but missing.
Goryachev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goryachev keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Goryachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb won't allow Goryachev to sweep him here.
Goryachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timebmb.
Timebmb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goryachev keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
Timebmb stopping the sweep attempt from Goryachev.
Timebmb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timebmb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Goryachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Goryachev keeps moving.
Timebmb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timebmb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goryachev controlling Timebmb's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goryachev. That's going to slow Timebmb down.
Goryachev swings for the body but Timebmb moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev is looking to clinch but Timebmb is avoiding it.
Timebmb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goryachev moves away.
Timebmb missing with a left hand there. Goryachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Goryachev.
Goryachev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Goryachev.
Goryachev connects with a leg kick. Timebmb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goryachev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goryachev feints and then cracks Timebmb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timebmb down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to close the distance and clinch but Goryachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timebmb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goryachev.
Goryachev takes a swing at Timebmb's ribcage but misses.
Timebmb slips a jab from Goryachev.
Goryachev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timebmb has a takedown stuffed.
Timebmb throws a sloppy head kick and Goryachev moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goryachev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goryachev misses with a body shot
and Timebmb moves into the clinch.
Goryachev lands an elbow that stopped Timebmb in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb is trying to stall.
Goryachev lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goryachev.
Timebmb is trying to stall.
Timebmb tries for a takedown but Goryachev manages to get underhooks.
Timebmb tries to pull guard but Goryachev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goryachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Timebmb.
Timebmb turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goryachev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timebmb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goryachev regains half guard.
Timebmb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timebmb wants to take a breather but Goryachev is having none of it.
Goryachev wants to get back to his feet.
Goryachev manages to get to full guard.
Timebmb trying to control the position from guard on top but Goryachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timebmb forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev trying to control from the bottom.
Timebmb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Timebmb seems content to control.
Goryachev is staying active underneath Timebmb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Timebmb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Timebmb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jukebox Timebmb has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goryachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Goryachev misses
and Timebmb counters with a right hand to the body.
Goryachev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goryachev throws a sloppy head kick and Timebmb moves out of range easily.
No luck for Timebmb with that takedown attempt.
Vladimir Goryachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Goryachev throws a body kick that misses.
Goryachev is looking to wear down Timebmb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Timebmb wants to clinch up but Goryachev keeps it at a distance.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goryachev as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb cracks the inside of Goryachev's front leg.
Goryachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timebmb. That did some damage!
Goryachev misses with a hook.
Goryachev throws a jab when Timebmb was well out of range.
Timebmb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goryachev but Goryachev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goryachev misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Timebmb checks a leg kick.
Goryachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Timebmb is just out of range.
Goryachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goryachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timebmb. That did some damage!
Goryachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goryachev misses with a looping right.
Goryachev digs a good hook to Timebmb's body.
A low kick from Goryachev misses
and Timebmb counters with a left to the body.
Goryachev looks to land a right hand but Timebmb moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goryachev misses its intended target.
Timebmb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Timebmb checks a low kick from Goryachev.
Goryachev thuds his right hand into Timebmb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goryachev.
Timebmb misses with a head kick.
Goryachev scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Timebmb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vladimir Goryachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Goryachev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Timebmb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goryachev takes one to the side of the head.
Goryachev misses with a shot to the body
and Timebmb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb misses with a looping left.
Goryachev lands with a straight right. Timebmb didn't see that one coming.
Timebmb is looking to clinch.
Timebmb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goryachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timebmb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timebmb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goryachev tries to bum rush Timebmb with a series of wild strikes but Timebmb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vladimir Goryachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goryachev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goryachev swings widly with a right hand
and Timebmb counters with a nice body shot.
Timebmb moves out of range as Goryachev throws a body kick.
Timebmb fails to land the takedown.
Goryachev throws a leg kick but Timebmb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Goryachev clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb'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.
Goryachev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timebmb doesn't manage to clinch there - Goryachev circles away.
Goryachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Timebmb is just out of range.
Timebmb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goryachev connects with the punch.
Goryachev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Timebmb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goryachev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Timebmb is able to avoid easily.
Goryachev misses with a body shot.
Timebmb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goryachev manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Goryachev as Timebmb shoots in.
Timebmb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goryachev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timebmb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Goryachev misses the target.
Timebmb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timebmb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goryachev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb checks the leg kick.
Timebmb slips under a jab from Goryachev.
Goryachev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goryachev throws an overhand right that lands on Timebmb's shoulder, as Timebmb tries to avoid the shot.
Timebmb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goryachev throws a sloppy body shot
and Timebmb counters with a good low kick that Goryachev was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goryachev leaves Timebmb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vladimir Goryachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Goryachev throws an off balance right hand
and Timebmb counters with a body kick that stops Goryachev in his tracks momentarily.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown but Goryachev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goryachev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goryachev connects with a body shot.
Vladimir Goryachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timebmb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goryachev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timebmb moves out of range of the strikes.
Timebmb throws a right hand that Goryachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Goryachev also avoids with ease.
Goryachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goryachev throws a leg kick
and Timebmb counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goryachev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Timebmb.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb wants to control but Goryachev is keeping him busy.
Timebmb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goryachev is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vladimir Goryachev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb'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. This is the final round!
Timebmb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goryachev defends well and Timebmb ends up having to push Goryachev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goryachev tries a body shot but Timebmb blocks it.
Goryachev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goryachev is leaning against Timebmb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Timebmb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timebmb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Timebmb slips under a jab from Goryachev.
Goryachev throws a hook to the side of Timebmb's head but Timebmb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goryachev misses with a kick to the body.
Goryachev scores with a body shot.
Timebmb misses with a head kick.
Timebmb avoids the head kick by Goryachev.
Goryachev misses with a double jab
and Timebmb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goryachev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goryachev tests Timebmb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goryachev throws a low kick but Timebmb moves out of range easily.
Goryachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timebmb shoots for a double leg takedown but Goryachev sprawls well. He's pushed Timebmb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir Goryachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goryachev throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goryachev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goryachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Timebmb defending well as Goryachev loads up on a big left hand.
Goryachev lands a slapping body shot.
Timebmb darts in looking for a takedown but Goryachev gets double underhooks and turns Timebmb into the cage.
Goryachev gets underhooks to prevent Timebmb's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goryachev tries a body shot but Timebmb blocks it.
Timebmb is trying to pull guard but Goryachev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Timebmb is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Goryachev.
Timebmb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Goryachev is trying to stall.
Goryachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timebmb is looking for a takedown.
Timebmb wants to get back to striking at distance but Goryachev won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goryachev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Timebmb moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Goryachev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goryachev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Vladimir Goryachev!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Vladimir Goryachev!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Vladimir Goryachev!
Vladimir Goryachev wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Vladimir Goryachev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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