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HFC 176 Get Ready To Rumble! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Waldbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Waldbauer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Baptiste Reno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Waldbauer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldbauer tries to bum rush Baptiste Reno with a series of wild strikes but Baptiste Reno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waldbauer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baptiste Reno but Baptiste Reno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baptiste Reno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baptiste Reno shoots in for a takedown but Waldbauer shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Baptiste Reno.
A lazy left from Waldbauer finds it's target.
Waldbauer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Waldbauer. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldbauer looks to throw the jab but Baptiste Reno is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Waldbauer or perhaps it was just good defense by Baptiste Reno, which made it look bad.
Waldbauer tries to bum rush Baptiste Reno with a series of wild strikes but Baptiste Reno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldbauer fails to land with a series of punches.
Baptiste Reno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baptiste Reno closes the distance and pushes Waldbauer back into the cage.
Baptiste Reno is trying to drag Waldbauer to the mat but Waldbauer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waldbauer wants to break free but Baptiste Reno has control.
Baptiste Reno jumps guard but Waldbauer stands there with Baptiste Reno around his waist. Baptiste Reno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Baptiste Reno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waldbauer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baptiste Reno tries to get to full guard but Waldbauer has control of the leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Waldbauer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baptiste Reno defends it well.
Baptiste Reno is not content to let Waldbauer control the position.
Waldbauer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Waldbauer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baptiste Reno is trying to maintain the position but Waldbauer is very close to passing his half guard.
Waldbauer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baptiste Reno is looking for a sweep. Waldbauer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer is thwarting Baptiste Reno's attempts to control the position.
Baptiste Reno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baptiste Reno seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Waldbauer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Waldbauer throws a big elbow that misses.
Baptiste Reno controls Waldbauer momentarily but Waldbauer frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Waldbauer digs a good body shot into Baptiste Reno's ribs.
Baptiste Reno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waldbauer on his heels. He'll look to pass Waldbauer's guard now, I'm sure.
Baptiste Reno looking to pass the guard.
Waldbauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baptiste Reno is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baptiste Reno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baptiste Reno stops Waldbauer from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Waldbauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Waldbauer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baptiste Reno shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Waldbauer.
Waldbauer moves into range and clinches up with Baptiste Reno.
Waldbauer is looking to break free of the clinch but Baptiste Reno has double underhooks.
Baptiste Reno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waldbauer walks away with a smile on his face. Baptiste Reno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Waldbauer lands a two punch combo.
Waldbauer lands with a nice combination. Baptiste Reno backs away looking to recover.
Waldbauer throws a series of punches but Baptiste Reno avoids them all with ease.
Jean Baptiste Reno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baptiste Reno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waldbauer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waldbauer is looking to land body kicks.
Waldbauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldbauer dodges the punch combination from Baptiste Reno.
Waldbauer misses with a series of wild punches.
Waldbauer tries to close the distance and clinch but Baptiste Reno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waldbauer scores with a nice right hand.
Waldbauer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Waldbauer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waldbauer misses with a series of wild punches.
Waldbauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baptiste Reno shoots in looking for a takedown. Waldbauer tries to sprawl out of it but Baptiste Reno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waldbauer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Baptiste Reno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waldbauer scores with a body shot.
Waldbauer misses with a double jab
and Baptiste Reno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baptiste Reno is working for a kimura but Waldbauer is defending it quite comfortably.
Waldbauer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Baptiste Reno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer working hard to break the clinch.
Waldbauer jumps guard but Baptiste Reno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baptiste Reno works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Baptiste Reno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waldbauer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waldbauer wants to stand and escape but Baptiste Reno is having none of it.
Waldbauer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baptiste Reno wants to control from the top but Waldbauer keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baptiste Reno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waldbauer.
Waldbauer lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Waldbauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Baptiste Reno slips a jab and a cross from Waldbauer.
Baptiste Reno slips a jab and a cross from Waldbauer.
Waldbauer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waldbauer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waldbauer scores with a three punch combo!
Waldbauer throws a series of strikes that have Baptiste Reno backpedaling.
Waldbauer misses with a double jab.
Waldbauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waldbauer lands a body shot.
Waldbauer scores with a one two! Baptiste Reno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Albert Waldbauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldbauer works over Baptiste Reno's head and body with a nice combination.
Baptiste Reno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Waldbauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baptiste Reno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Waldbauer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Waldbauer tries to kick Baptiste Reno off but Baptiste Reno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baptiste Reno in particular looking to stall.
Waldbauer wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldbauer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baptiste Reno.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baptiste Reno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baptiste Reno prevents Waldbauer from getting back to his feet.
Baptiste Reno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baptiste Reno trying to control but Waldbauer is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Waldbauer is looking to stand up but Baptiste Reno isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Waldbauer. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Waldbauer throws a series of punches but Baptiste Reno avoids them all with ease.
Waldbauer is looking to clinch.
Baptiste Reno drives through with a takedown into Waldbauer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Waldbauer keeping moving, preventing Baptiste Reno from controlling successfully.
Albert Waldbauer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jean Baptiste Reno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baptiste Reno throwing strikes from guard but Waldbauer blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Waldbauer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Waldbauer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Waldbauer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Too Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Too Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cold, pushing him back against the cage.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cold avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cold avoids the damage to the body.
Cold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cold shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
Simpson wants to stand up but Cold is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simpson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cold or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Cold pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cold counters with a one-two to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Simpson wants to clinch up but Cold keeps it at a distance.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson gets a clinch.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Cold.
Cold is breathing heavily.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Cold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Cold takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Too Cold has been cut.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Our sources have told us that Cold has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cold takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Cold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Cold is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Too Cold's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simpson clinches up against the cage.
Cold avoiding damage as Simpson throws knees to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
Cold takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Cold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Bart Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson keeps control of Cold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cold is defending well for now.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cold is defending well for now.
Cold tries to score a body lock takedown but Simpson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Cold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Cold in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold fails to pull guard.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cold trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simpson.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Cold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cold avoids it.
Cold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Cold's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cold wants a takedown.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Cold jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
Cold is trying to keep Simpson in close.
Cold looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Too Cold's cut.
That's time! Cold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cold tries to keep at a distance but Simpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Cold shrugs off.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cold won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Cold in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cold wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Cold jumps guard.
Cold is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Cold will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simpson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cold will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cold 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cold with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Simpson can't handle though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to clinch but Cold is having none of it.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cold.
Cold swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson working Cold over with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Cold in his tracks for a moment.
Cold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Cold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Cold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cold has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cold is looking for a takedown.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cold is defending well for now.
Too Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bart Simpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cold lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Too Cold was interviewed post fight and said 'he is tough dude'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Broken Bones - Decapitated. Victor Reed will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
287 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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24
272 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Crane on that attempt.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt - Reed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed throws a body punch but Crane moves out of range.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crane on the side of the head.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Crane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Crane stands up over Reed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.
Crane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Crane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reed tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Crane sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crane.
Reed taking some punishment here, with Crane in his half guard.
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. Crane connects with a nice short shot to Reed's temple.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Reed strikes from the bottom but Crane passes into mount!
Reed is trying to stand.
Crane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reed tries to reverse the position but Crane maintains control.
Crane is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reed!
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!
Crane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crane is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Crane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crane drops back looking for a leg! Reed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reed manages to kick Crane off! Crane jumps back into Reed's guard.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crane won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crane lands a big left to the face of Reed, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Crane and another - Reed is out! Crane stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabbar has chosen Passion Pit - Carried Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zeus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - Jabbar circles away.
Jabbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zeus, pushing him back against the cage.
Zeus trying to stall but Jabbar improves his position.
Zeus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jabbar up against the cage.
Zeus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jabbar as Zeus tries to tie him up.
Zeus misses with an elbow strike.
Zeus trying to stall but Jabbar improves his position.
Jabbar avoids a wild elbow strike from Zeus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus misses with an elbow over the top.
Jabbar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jabbar tries a knee to the head but Zeus blocks it.
Zeus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jabbar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar blocks an uppercut.
Zeus lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hakeem Jabbar has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Zeus fails to land.
Zeus misses with a knee strike.
Jabbar is trying to break the clinch but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Jabbar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zeus stalls.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zeus blocks the elbow strike.
Jabbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeus looks to land a combination but Jabbar avoids it well.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jabbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zeus takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Christopher Zeus has been cut.
Zeus blocks a jab.
Zeus wants to clinch up but Jabbar keeps it at a distance.
Zeus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jabbar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jabbar keeps the fight on the outside.
Jabbar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - Jabbar circles away.
Zeus misses with a wild combination.
Jabbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabbar.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zeus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jabbar - the referee stops the clock and Zeus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jabbar. Zeus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jabbar scores with a leg kick.
Zeus wants to clinch.
Zeus tries to clinch there but Jabbar circles away.
Jabbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jabbar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jabbar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jabbar drives through and clinches with Zeus against the cage.
Zeus looking to stall.
Zeus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Zeus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch but Zeus keeps him there for the moment.
Zeus trying to stall but Jabbar improves his position.
Jabbar breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeus. Jabbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jabbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeus.
Jabbar swinging wildly here.
Hakeem Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus instigates a clinch.
Zeus trying to control the position but instead, Jabbar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zeus into the cage.
Zeus lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus swings wildly with an uppercut but Jabbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Jabbar manages to break the clinch.
Jabbar clinches.
Jabbar blocks the elbow strike.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeus tries to clinch there but Jabbar circles away.
Jabbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakeem Jabbar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jabbar closes the distance and clinches.
Jabbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeus throws an elbow that misses.
Zeus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeus trying to control the position but instead, Jabbar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zeus into the cage.
Zeus misses with a knee to the head.
Jabbar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jabbar.
Jabbar darts in and clinches Zeus up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus keeps control of Jabbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jabbar up against the cage.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zeus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christopher Zeus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeus avoids the head kick by Jabbar.
Zeus tries to clinch but Jabbar is having none of it.
Jabbar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeus moves in looking to clinch but Jabbar pushes him off.
Zeus swinging wildly here.
Jabbar instigates a clinch.
Zeus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jabbar blocks the elbow strike.
Zeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus throws a head punch that misses.
Jabbar blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
Jabbar manages to break the clinch.
Zeus moves into the clinch successfully.
Jabbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
Zeus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jabbar connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Zeus to the floor! Jabbar dives in looking for the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeus tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar decides to return to a standing position.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Zeus misses.
Jabbar closes the distance and pushes Zeus back into the cage.
Jabbar is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zeus has Jabbar pressed against the cage, preventing Jabbar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jabbar as Zeus tries to tie him up.
Jabbar fails to pull guard.
Zeus struggles to land a body shot inside as Jabbar controls his hands.
Jabbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeus closes the distance and pushes Jabbar back into the cage.
Jabbar prevents a body shot from Zeus.
Jabbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabbar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeus.
Jabbar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zeus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Jabbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christopher Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Jabbar.
Jabbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jabbar forces Zeus back against the cage and clinches.
Zeus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zeus scores with a shot to the side of Jabbar's head.
Jabbar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Zeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeus lands an elbow inside that Jabbar shrugs off.
Jabbar avoids the elbow strike from Zeus, against the cage.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but Zeus won't allow it.
Christopher Zeus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Zeus.
Jabbar is rocked!
Jabbar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jabbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Zeus finish him?
Jabbar blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
Jabbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Jabbar seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeus lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Jabbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jabbar swats away the attempt to clinch by Zeus.
Zeus swings for the body but Jabbar moves out of range.
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - Jabbar circles away.
Zeus tries to clinch but Jabbar is having none of it.
Zeus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zeus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zeus wants to clinch.
Jabbar clinches.
Jabbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar lands a jab to the nose.
Jabbar knocks Zeus to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Zeus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jabbar.
Oh Zeus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jabbar tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zeus seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zeus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jabbar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zeus is avoiding damage well.
Jabbar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zeus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jabbar is looking for a kimura here.
Zeus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zeus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jabbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jabbar won't allow Zeus to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zeus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jabbar defends well.
Jabbar connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeus is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up.
Zeus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zeus trying to keep a closed guard but Jabbar is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Jabbar misses.
Zeus misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zeus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Zeus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zeus has Jabbar pressed against the cage.
Jabbar is trying to push Zeus away but Zeus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zeus lands with a left to the head.
Zeus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jabbar's defenses.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zeus avoids the head kick by Jabbar.
Zeus clinches up against the cage.
Jabbar blocks an elbow strike from Zeus.
Zeus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Zeus drops Jabbar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jabbar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeus.
Zeus pushes off an throws an elbow but Jabbar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jabbar tries a knee to the head but Zeus blocks it.
Jabbar avoids a wild elbow strike from Zeus.
Jabbar tries to land a knee to the head but Zeus blocks with his arms.
Zeus keeps control of Jabbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeus throws an elbow but it misses.
Jabbar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zeus lands a big right hand that drops Jabbar! The killer instinct kicks in and Zeus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zeus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Zeus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeff Li was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
155 lbs
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24
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Li!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frazier scores with a takedown into Li's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li holds on and takes a little breather.
Frazier controlling from the top position.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li wants to sweep here but Frazier controlling him for the moment.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frazier dives in for a single leg takedown but Li sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Li is trying to break free.
Frazier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frazier tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Li lands a nice hook to Frazier's body. Frazier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Li.
Li has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Frazier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Li works Frazier's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Li there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frazier is rocked!
Frazier shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Li keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Li sends Frazier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Li is motioning to the referee to let Frazier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Frazier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frazier loses concentration momentarily and Li pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Frazier crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Li finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Li!
Jeff Li decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez has chosen Skindred - Rat Race as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Obama, which made it look bad.
Obama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Suarez back to the cage. Obama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Suarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Suarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Obama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Obama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Suarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Temitope Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obama down to the mat. Obama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Obama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Suarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Suarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suarez misses with the combination.
Suarez throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Suarez gets the takedown into side control.
Obama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obama seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Obama trying to control the pace.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is staying active underneath Obama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Obama wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Obama wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suarez is proving hard to escape from.
Obama wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obama postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
Suarez dives in and scores a takedown into Obama's guard.
Suarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suarez won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
Obama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suarez defends well.
Suarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temitope Obama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obama cracks Suarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Suarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obama 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.
Suarez slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Obama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obama pinned against the cage. Obama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Temitope Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Suarez misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obama tries to bum rush Suarez with a series of wild strikes but Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temitope Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama fails to land with a series of punches.
Suarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obama scores with a jab.
A left and a right from Suarez both land. Nice combination.
Temitope Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obama lands a head kick!
Obama is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Obama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obama.
Obama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suarez eats them both and turns towards Obama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suarez slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Suarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obama defends well and Suarez ends up having to push Obama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Suarez.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Suarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Obama pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obama.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.
Obama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
Suarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Obama wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Obama is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez prevents Obama from standing back up.
Suarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obama punching from the bottom.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suarez wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Suarez stops Obama from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obama but Obama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Obama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Obama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Suarez's ribs.
Obama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obama takes a swing at Suarez's ribcage but misses.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Suarez.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Obama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Obama scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temitope Obama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama cracks the inside of Suarez's front leg.
Obama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Obama scores with a four punch combination!
Obama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suarez shoots in and drives through. Obama sprawls well.
Temitope Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Suarez.
Obama swinging wildly here.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throws a series of punches but Suarez avoids them all with ease.
Suarez fails with the takedown
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama scores with a three punch combo!
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suarez moves forwards but Obama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obama lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suarez counters with a shoot takedown. Obama fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez trying to control but Obama is working from the bottom.
Obama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Antonio Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama wants to get up but he can't break Suarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obama wanted to stand there but Suarez had control of the position.
Obama postures up.
Obama is looking to stand up but Suarez won't let him.
Antonio Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antonio Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temitope Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Obama sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obama scores with a head kick. Suarez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Obama cracks Suarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suarez.
Obama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Obama catches Suarez right on the button with a cross.
Obama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Obama tenderised Suarez's leg. Suarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Obama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obama.
Suarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Obama coming out on top.
Suarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suarez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temitope Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temitope Obama!
Temitope Obama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amin comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerous by Michael Jackson. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Amin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amin misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Amin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amin's waist but Amin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Amin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryan.
Amin lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amin, as that shot connected.
Amin pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amin is stalling here.
Ryan manages to pull guard.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amin has picked Ryan up and slammed him! Ryan can't keep hold of the triangle and Amin manages to pass to side control!
Amin wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his arm.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amin pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Amin wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Amin wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan wants to control but Amin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Amin is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amin pulls his head out easily.
Amin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ryan gets full guard.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan working for a triangle but Amin defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has his foot on Amin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amin works his way back into a safe position though.
Amin is looking to stand up but Ryan won't let him.
Amin gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Amin counters with a stiff right hand.
Amin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Amin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amin tries to get out of the position.
Amin is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amin is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Amin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Amin is keeping the position.
Ryan stands and throws Amin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Amin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amin clinches.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Ryan is trying to push Amin away but Amin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Amin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amin after a bit of a struggle.
Amin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Idi Amin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryan.
Ryan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amin's guard.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Amin is keeping the position.
Amin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan looks to move to half guard but instead Amin has passed into mount! Damn!
Amin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amin wants to stand but Ryan is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amin wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Amin!
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Amin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amin breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Amin circles away easily
and Amin counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amin throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amin pinned against the cage. Amin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Idi Amin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amin moves into the clinch successfully.
Amin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amin scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Amin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Amin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amin drops Ryan with a beautiful combination! Ryan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Amin is looking for the KO!
Amin is stalking Ryan. Ryan circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Amin, and it's lights out! Ryan really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Idi Amin!
Idi Amin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey comes to the cage accompanied by Baby Huey - A change is going to come. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Soni to counter with a crisp jab.
Huey keeps the fight on the outside.
Huey punishes Soni's body with a nice straight punch.
Huey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Huey.
A jab from Huey does it's job there.
It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Huey catches Soni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soni.
Huey lands an overhand right.
Soni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huey lands a big right hand that sends Soni crashing to the mat! Huey stays standing though and waves Soni back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soni slips a jab and a cross from Huey.
Soni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huey moves out of range as Soni throws a body kick.
Soni is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Huey. No joy for Soni on that attempt.
Baby Huey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Soni sprawling to the canvas! Soni rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Huey finish him?!
That has opened up Tanishk Soni's cut even more.
Soni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Huey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Huey slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huey.
Soni motions for Huey to come forward. Soni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooh!!! Huey has knocked Soni down with a huge combo! Huey steps away and waves a wobbly Soni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Soni is rocked!
The cut above Tanishk Soni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Huey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soni is still on wobbly legs! Can Huey finish him?
Huey throws a body punch but Soni moves out of range.
Soni seems to have recovered his senses.
Huey lands a big uppercut and Soni crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Soni looks OK. Huey waves Soni back to his feet!
Huey jabs at Soni's body.
Soni looks winded!
Huey steps in with a hook that catches Soni right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Huey follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Soni looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Huey!
After the big win, Baby Huey made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover tries to clinch but Kootz moves away
and Kootz counters with a nice leg kick.
Kootz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dover tries to clinch there but Kootz circles away.
Kootz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kootz avoids the head kick by Dover.
Dover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Butcher Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dover drives through and clinches with Kootz against the cage.
Kootz wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kootz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dover gets through Kootz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dover manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kootz.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick and Kootz moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz throws a lazy right hand but Dover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kootz throws a looping overhand right but Dover ducks down to avoid it.
Dover moves out of range as Kootz strikes.
A leg kick checked by Kootz.
Dover throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Dover is predictable there
and Kootz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kootz takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Kootz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kootz throws out a loose jab but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Dover does no damage.
Kootz takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Dover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz moves out of range as Dover strikes.
Dover defending well as Kootz loads up on a big left hand.
Kootz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dover is just out of range.
Kootz lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Dover.
Dover throws a lazy head kick
and Kootz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kootz misses with the head strike.
Dover misses with a body punch.
Dover lands a good knee to the midsection. Kootz won't want to take too many of those.
Kootz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kootz.
Kootz takes an elbow to the temple.
Kootz managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.
Kootz avoiding damage as Dover throws knees to the body.
Dover misses with a knee to the head.
Kootz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kootz lands with a short shot to the head.
Dover connects with a knee to the head.
Dover displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kootz up against the cage.
Kootz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kootz.
Nice body punch from Kootz - that landed with a thud.
Dover working Kootz over with knees to the body.
Kootz misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover drops Kootz with a big knee straight up the middle! Kootz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kootz is rocked!
It looks like Rage Kootz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover digs a good hook to Kootz's body.
Kootz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dover finish him?
Kootz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dover throws a head kick but Kootz moves out of range.
Kootz seems to have recovered his senses.
Dover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kootz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover throws a leg kick
and Kootz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dover lands a head kick. Kootz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dover cracks Kootz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dover throws a head kick that misses
and Kootz counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Kootz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dover misses with a double jab.
Kootz moves out of range of the body kick.
Dover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kootz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dover.
Ben Dover is winning the standup battle so far.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick and Kootz moves out of range easily.
Dover tries to clinch up.
Kootz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dover moves away.
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kootz.
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kootz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dover misses with the body kick
and Kootz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dover manages to avoid it.
Dover scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover moves into the clinch.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kootz presses Dover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dover is looking to break free of the clinch but Kootz has double underhooks.
Dover misses with an elbow over the top.
Kootz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from Kootz.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kootz has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kootz lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dover as Kootz tries to tie him up.
Kootz throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kootz dodges an elbow strike from Dover.
Dover utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dover misses with the head strike.
Dover trying to land knees to the body.
Dover lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kootz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover throws a leg kick but Kootz checks it.
Kootz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dover.
Dover throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kootz counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kootz can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover throws a lazy right hand but Kootz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dover scores with a push kick.
Dover lands a jab-cross combination.
Dover throws a leg kick
and Kootz counters with a head kick.
Dover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
Kootz misses with a looping right.
Dover misses with a looping left.
Dover swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dover.
Dover connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Dover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kootz throws a jab when Dover was well out of range.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dover wants to clinch up but Kootz keeps it at a distance.
Dover throws the kick towards the body but Kootz avoids it.
Kootz scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dover checks a leg kick.
Dover rushes Kootz and presses him up against the cage.
Kootz managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.
Dover utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rage Kootz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dover looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dover throws a head kick but Kootz moves out of range.
Dover throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kootz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dover throws a sloppy head kick and Kootz moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Dover misses its intended target.
Dover tries to clinch but Kootz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover throws a one two combo.
Kootz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kootz swats away the attempt to clinch by Dover.
Some bone on bone action there as Kootz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dover. Dover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Dover.
Kootz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dover is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kootz is defending well for now.
Kootz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kootz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kootz.
Kootz can't find room to land a body shot as Dover controls the action.
Nice elbow from Dover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kootz.
Kootz lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover wants to break free but Kootz has control.
Kootz managing to block the knees to the body from Dover.
Dover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kootz presses Dover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kootz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kootz avoids the elbow strike from Dover, against the cage.
Ben Dover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kootz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands.
Kootz misses with some punches.
Kootz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Kootz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dover gets through Kootz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kootz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kootz.
Kootz is trying to maintain a safe position but Dover gets an underhook and turns Kootz into the cage.
Dover trying to land knees to the body.
Dover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kootz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kootz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dover.
Kootz lands a shoulder strike.
Kootz tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dover scores a nice knee to the body.
Kootz tries to work over Dover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kootz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Kootz throws a head punch that misses.
Dover throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kootz on the inside.
Dover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kootz misses with the head strike.
Kootz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kootz tries to throw a body punch but Dover avoids it by throwing Kootz back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kootz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kootz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dover.
Dover missing with knees to the body.
Kootz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kootz misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ben Dover did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rage Kootz'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.
Good standup being displayed there by Kootz as he connects with a hook.
Dover looks to land a left hand but Kootz moved out of range nicely.
Dover misses the jab.
Dover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kootz scores with a hook to the body. Dover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kootz misses with a hook
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dover tests Kootz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kootz swings widly with a right hand
and as Kootz loses concentration momentarily, Dover counters with a picture perfect head kick! Kootz goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Dover!
Ben Dover retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sabaton - Uprising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Dobrzynski misses the shot to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some bone on bone action there as Dobrzynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dobrzynski tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobrzynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dobrzynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dobrzynski gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Dobrzynski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson has one of Dobrzynski's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to control Dobrzynski's posture but Dobrzynski avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobrzynski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dobrzynski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dobrzynski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Dobrzynski is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dobrzynski to get the leverage.
Dobrzynski wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Dobrzynski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobrzynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobrzynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrzynski.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Dobrzynski misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Dobrzynski moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Dobrzynski misses with the combination.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Dobrzynski throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrzynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Floyd Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maciej Dobrzynski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dobrzynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dobrzynski's corner calls for a 1-2. Dobrzynski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dobrzynski dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Dobrzynski's head and hops out.
Dobrzynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson thows a body kick. Dobrzynski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maciej Dobrzynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrzynski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dobrzynski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson feints and then cracks Dobrzynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dobrzynski down.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dobrzynski's calf.
Dobrzynski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dobrzynski momentarily.
Dobrzynski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dobrzynski throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobrzynski working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Dobrzynski working away.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Dobrzynski is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrzynski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maciej Dobrzynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson laying and praying for a moment but Dobrzynski takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dobrzynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Dobrzynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobrzynski is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson is looking to advance position but Dobrzynski won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson tries to control but Dobrzynski wriggling away.
Dobrzynski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dobrzynski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dobrzynski throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dobrzynski momentarily.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobrzynski. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrzynski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dobrzynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrzynski avoids the body shot from Johnson.
No luck for Dobrzynski with that takedown attempt.
Floyd Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
A slow jab from Dobrzynski misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Dobrzynski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Dobrzynski moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dobrzynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Dobrzynski throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrzynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrzynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Dobrzynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Dobrzynski with that takedown attempt.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dobrzynski. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dobrzynski's calf.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Dobrzynski sees coming a mile off.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobrzynski can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobrzynski.
Floyd Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrzynski throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Dobrzynski slips a jab from Johnson.
Maciej Dobrzynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dobrzynski on the side of the head.
Dobrzynski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Dobrzynski getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling Dobrzynski's trapped leg to prevent Dobrzynski from advancing to side control.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dobrzynski.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrzynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Dobrzynski looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dobrzynski.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dobrzynski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dobrzynski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dobrzynski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Dobrzynski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Johnson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dobrzynski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Floyd Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dobrzynski scores with a hook.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobrzynski.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Dobrzynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobrzynski.
No luck for Dobrzynski with that takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dobrzynski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dobrzynski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dobrzynski's head backwards.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dobrzynski darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dobrzynski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dobrzynski connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dobrzynski wants to clinch.
Dobrzynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson takes a swing at Dobrzynski's ribcage but misses.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dobrzynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dobrzynski!
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobrzynski manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson lands with a hook. Dobrzynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dobrzynski checks a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dobrzynski's hands.
Dobrzynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Floyd Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dobrzynski avoids nicely.
Dobrzynski throws a shot to the body.
Dobrzynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobrzynski blocks a head kick by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Dobrzynski looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrzynski works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dobrzynski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobrzynski thinking.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dobrzynski avoids a kick to the body.
Dobrzynski gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Johnson had his way with Maciej Dobrzynski in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson throws a hook but Dobrzynski blocks it.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dobrzynski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson has control of Dobrzynski's left arm, preventing Dobrzynski from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrzynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Dobrzynski in close to his closed guard and prevents Dobrzynski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrzynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dobrzynski with a nice head shot there.
Dobrzynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to bum rush Dobrzynski with a series of wild strikes but Dobrzynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dobrzynski scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Dobrzynski is out of range.
Dobrzynski throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Good work by Dobrzynski as he checks the leg kick.
Dobrzynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Dobrzynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
You can see that Dobrzynski has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Dobrzynski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dobrzynski showed some decent athleticism there.
Dobrzynski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maciej Dobrzynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson won't allow Dobrzynski to pass to mount.
Dobrzynski is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dobrzynski throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Dobrzynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dobrzynski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dobrzynski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Floyd Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dobrzynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobrzynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Dobrzynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Johnson!
Floyd Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Floyd Johnson made sure he mentioned VIRAL COMBAT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Maciej Dobrzynski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got fucked up last night last night, and wel... It happens'.
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