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HFC 217 Fiends PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laane comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression - Numero 1. Rodrigo Palmares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrus Laane's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrus Laane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmares shoots in and gets a takedown into Laane's guard.
Laane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Palmares is now in half guard.
Laane is trying to maintain the position but Palmares is very close to passing his half guard.
Laane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palmares.
Laane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane is trying to stand.
Palmares stalling.
Palmares stops Laane from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Palmares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Palmares's back!
Laane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laane throwing sloppy strikes.
Laane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Laane landing with strikes.
Palmares rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palmares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palmares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laane is working away from the top position though.
Palmares is trying to stand.
Palmares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmares manages to get to full guard.
Laane wants to pass the guard but Palmares is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laane stopping the sweep attempt from Palmares.
Palmares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laane.
Laane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palmares is trying to keep Laane in close.
Laane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laane looking to pass the guard.
Laane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rape Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Laane trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmares circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laane.
Laane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laane scores with a one two! Palmares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palmares shoots in and drives through. Laane sprawls well.
Laane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laane's half guard.
Laane is looking for a sweep. Palmares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palmares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laane is looking to improve his position.
Palmares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrus Laane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laane just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmares replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laane blocks it well.
Palmares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palmares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laane throws a body shot but no joy.
Laane throws a wild body kick that Palmares sees coming a mile off.
Laane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palmares with a poor takedown
and Laane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrus Laane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Palmares.
Laane throws a sloppy head kick and Palmares moves out of range easily.
Palmares tries to counter with a clinch but Laane shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laane throws a series of punches but Palmares avoids them all with ease.
Palmares scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Palmares wants to pass the guard but Laane is defending well.
Laane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laane trying to control here.
Laane gets back to full guard.
Palmares lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo Palmares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palmares stands and steps away. Laane gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Laane misses with a series of wild punches.
Laane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palmares counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Laane looking to control.
Palmares trying to control the position from guard on top but Laane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmares is one step ahead there.
Palmares slips nicely into half guard.
Palmares works his foot free and advances to mount.
Laane wants to hold on but Palmares pushes him away.
Laane has left one of his arms exposed and Palmares doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Laane screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Palmares!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Palmares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden has chosen Kongos- Come with me now as his entrance music. Trey Golden is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Golden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Trey Golden has been cut.
Golden misses with a body shot.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Datsik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Datsik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Golden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Golden - that will leave a mark!
Golden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Dante Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik shoots in for a takedown but Golden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Golden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik with a poor takedown
and Golden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Datsik lands a leg kick that knocks Golden off balance momentarily.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been hearing reports that Datsik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trey Golden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golden checks the leg kick.
Datsik scores with a shot to the body.
Datsik connects with a jab.
Golden avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Golden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Datsik throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Datsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golden moves away.
Datsik misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a head kick that Golden semi-blocks.
Datsik shoots in and gets a takedown into Golden's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golden wants to get back to his feet but Datsik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Golden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datsik is controlling him.
Datsik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Datsik won't allow Golden to get back to his feet.
Datsik postures up in Golden's guard and throws a big left but Golden blocks it.
Golden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Datsik throws a right and a left that Golden avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Golden.
Golden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golden leaves Datsik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Datsik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Datsik is looking to wear down Golden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Datsik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Datsik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Golden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golden throws the kick towards the body but Datsik avoids it.
Golden blocks a low kick nicely.
Golden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Datsik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Golden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Datsik is predictable there
and Golden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Datsik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Golden counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Datsik! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Golden!
A victorious Trey Golden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahtic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sleeping My Day Away. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Nahtic.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nahtic slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right-left combo lands from Nahtic.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nahtic is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Nahtic circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Nahtic misses the target.
Nahtic clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lou Nahtic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Cruz.
Nahtic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nahtic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nahtic misses with a few strikes there.
Nahtic lands a big head kick that sends Cruz tumbling to the mat! Nahtic takes a step backwards and waves Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cruz is rocked!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Nahtic. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Nahtic finish him?
Nahtic lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Cruz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lou Nahtic!
A victorious Lou Nahtic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhelin Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikki Tysson (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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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhelin Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikki Tysson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tysson tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tysson to the ground. Tysson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tysson misses with a right hand
and Li counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tysson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tysson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Li tries to move into range but Tysson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tysson pinned against the cage. Tysson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tysson's guard.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tysson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li passes Tysson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Li wants to pass to mount but Tysson is defending the position.
Tysson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tysson trying to get back to full guard but Li takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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.
Tysson is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Li wants to take his opponent's back but Tysson doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tysson can't escape the position.
Tysson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Mikki Tysson has been cut.
Tysson is trying to escape the mount.
Li trying to control but Tysson is having none of it.
Tysson is trying to escape the mount.
Li has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysson taking shots to the head.
Tysson is rocked!
That has opened up Mikki Tysson's cut even more.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Li! Tysson is hurt baaadly! Li is firing away with more strikes - Tysson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhelin Li!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rockin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Rockin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Rockin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockin.
Woodley avoids the body shot from Rockin.
Rockin lands a head kick. Woodley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woodley connects with a nice looking jab.
Woodley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woodley sets himself, and Rockin steps forward looking for the clinch! Woodley avoids it this time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rockin.
Woodley thuds a left hand into Rockin's body.
Rockin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woodley misses with a wild body shot.
Woodley misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woodley. That's going to slow Rockin down.
Woodley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockin tries to escape but Woodley is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rockin looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Woodley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Woodley drops an elbow to the side of Rockin's head.
Rockin pushes Woodley off looking to stand but Woodley dives back in and keeps control.
Woodley throwing shots but Rockin is blocking nicely.
Rockin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rockin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woodley is controlling him.
Woodley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fighting Fitness & Freedom that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rockin wants to get back to his feet but Woodley passes into half guard.
Woodley trying to mount his opponent but Rockin defends it.
Rockin wants to improve his position but Woodley is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woodley.
Woodley stops Rockin from getting back to his feet.
Rockin moves into full guard.
Rockin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rockin trying to control the position.
Woodley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rockin pulls Woodley in close to prevent any damage.
Woodley stays in close to Rockin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rockin cracks a nice hook into Woodley's ribs.
Woodley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woodley throws a hook but Rockin avoids it easily.
Rockin tries to land a leg kick but Woodley saw it coming and moves away.
Woodley feints and then cracks Rockin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockin down.
Robbie Rockin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodley thows a leg kick but Rockin checks it
and Rockin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rockin misses with a head kick.
Woodley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rockin checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockin tries to clinch but Woodley moves away
and Woodley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woodley.
Woodley lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockin throws a lazy body kick
and Woodley counters with a straight right hand.
Rockin slips a jab from Woodley.
Woodley throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockin sizes up Woodley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woodley throws a leg kick but Rockin checks it.
Woodley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodley misses with a few strikes there.
Woodley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Woodley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockin throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woodley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Woodley is looking to chop away at Rockin's legs.
Rockin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rockin slaps away a takedown attempt from Woodley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rockin connects with a jab.
Woodley swings for the body but Rockin moves out of range.
Woodley throws out a leg kick but Rockin moves out of range and Woodley only half commits.
Rockin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Woodley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rockin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockin keeping full guard, as Woodley tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley won't allow Rockin to get back to his feet.
Rockin working a defensive guard here.
Rockin is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Rockin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rockin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woodley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyron Woodley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockin trying to control from the bottom.
Rockin is trying to stand.
Woodley is looking to take a break and control but Rockin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockin.
That's two 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.
Woodley throwing strikes but missing.
Rockin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woodley prevents Rockin from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woodley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Woodley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockin.
Rockin is looking to slow Woodley down with leg kicks.
Rockin looks to land a right hand but Woodley moved out of range.
Rockin misses with a head kick.
Rockin lands with a nice body punch.
Rockin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Woodley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockin throws a front kick aimed at Woodley's knee but Woodley avoids it well.
Woodley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robbie Rockin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woodley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockin.
Woodley throws a leg kick
and Rockin counters with a stiff right hand.
Woodley cracks Rockin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woodley lands a leg kick that knocks Rockin off balance momentarily.
Woodley checks a low kick from Rockin.
A shot to the liver by Rockin. Beautiful body shot.
Woodley tries a low kick but Rockin avoids it.
Woodley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockin.
Rockin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woodley.
Rockin blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley misses with a few strikes there.
Rockin dodges the punch combination from Woodley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Woodley or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockin, which made it look bad.
Woodley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woodley.
Woodley misses with a two punch combination.
Woodley fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woodley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Woodley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockin moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyron Woodley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Woodley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Rockin.
Rockin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodley throws a nice looking combination but Rockin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woodley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockin misses with a wild body shot.
Woodley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockin throws a leg kick
and Woodley counters with a low kick, right behind Rockin 's knee.
Rockin scores with a spinning back kick!
Woodley closes the distance and clinches up with Rockin, looking for a takedown. Woodley pushes Rockin against the cage but Rockin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rockin tried to score with a low kick but Woodley checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley throws a leg kick
enabling Rockin to counter with a crisp jab.
Woodley tries to work over Rockin's front leg with a kick but Rockin checks it.
Woodley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rockin takes a swing at Woodley's ribcage but misses.
Rockin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woodley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockin.
Rockin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Woodley rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Woodley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockin thuds his shin into the meat of Woodley's side.
Woodley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockin is out of range and Woodley settles back down.
Rockin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyron Woodley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockin throws out a leg kick but Woodley moves out of range and Rockin only half commits.
Woodley has his takedown stuffed
and Rockin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woodley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rockin was covering up waiting for the punch and Woodley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rockin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Woodley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woodley is controlling him.
Woodley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Woodley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockin is retaining full guard.
Woodley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockin is trying to control the position but Woodley postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rockin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockin keeping moving, preventing Woodley from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Woodley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Woodley scores with a four punch combination!
Woodley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockin cracks Woodley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockin swings for the body but Woodley moves out of range.
Rockin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Woodley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rockin throws a sloppy head kick and Woodley moves out of range easily.
Woodley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rockin delivers a nice body kick.
Woodley throws a head kick that misses.
Woodley throws a low kick but Rockin avoids it.
Rockin throws a body kick that misses.
Woodley attempts a counter takedown but Rockin avoids it well and moves away.
Rockin throws a shot from downtown. Woodley moves away and avoids it.
Rockin throws an off balance right hand
and Woodley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rockin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woodley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rockin slips a jab and a cross from Woodley.
Rockin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woodley blocks a jab.
Woodley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockin.
Rockin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Woodley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Rockin misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woodley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rockin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rockin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woodley dives in and grabs Rockin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockin pushes down on Woodley's head and hops out.
Woodley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rockin counters with a head kick.
Rockin misses with a head kick.
Woodley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woodley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockin scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woodley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Rockin really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rockin missing with a left hand there. Woodley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockin throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodley blocks a head kick by Rockin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rockin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Woodley - the referee stops the clock and Rockin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Woodley. Rockin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Woodley throws a series of punches but Rockin avoids them all with ease.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rockin sprawls well. Rockin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woodley gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rockin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Woodley avoids the body shot from Rockin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woodley is defended easily by Rockin.
Rockin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Woodley blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Rockin blocks the low kick.
Rockin lands with a nice body punch.
Woodley takes a swing at Rockin's ribcage but misses.
Rockin works Woodley's body with a nice hook.
Woodley feints and then cracks Rockin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockin down.
Jab by Woodley.
Rockin blocks a head kick by Woodley.
Woodley lands with a right hand.
Rockin slips a jab and a cross from Woodley.
Woodley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woodley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockin misses with a low kick as Woodley jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woodley is out of range and Rockin settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockin throws a good cross that connects.
Woodley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockin.
Woodley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rockin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Woodley is fighting to break Rockin's control of his arms but Rockin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rockin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockin pulls Woodley in close to prevent any damage.
Woodley advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodley wants to control but Rockin is keeping him busy.
Woodley is working Rockin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rockin is looking for a sweep.
Woodley wants to control but Rockin is keeping him busy.
Woodley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Woodley prevents Rockin from escaping the position.
Rockin is trying to control Woodley's posture but Woodley avoids it.
Woodley throws an elbow but Rockin slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four 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.
Woodley working away.
Woodley moves into full mount!
Woodley raining down shots from the mount!
Rockin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rockin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Woodley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woodley looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley had his way with Robbie Rockin in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rockin.
Rockin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woodley is out of range and Rockin settles back down.
Woodley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Rockin.
Rockin misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Woodley. Those never looked like landing.
Rockin throws a body punch but Woodley moves out of range.
Woodley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rockin. Rockin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Woodley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockin defends it nicely.
Woodley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley tries to move into range but Rockin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Woodley shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woodley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockin blocks a low kick nicely.
Woodley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockin.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good leg kick by Rockin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woodley.
Rockin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woodley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockin.
Woodley throws a low kick but Rockin moves out of range easily.
Rockin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robbie Rockin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woodley tried to score with a low kick but Rockin checks it.
Woodley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rockin just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Woodley misses the target.
Rockin blocks the body kick.
Woodley misses with a hook
and Rockin counters with a left to the body.
Rockin misses with a shot to the body
and Woodley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Woodley blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockin checks a low kick from Woodley.
Rockin wants to counter with a clinch but Woodley pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockin needs to keep his hands up - Woodley had a free shot at his head there.
Rockin blocks a low kick nicely.
Rockin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockin misses with a leg kick.
Rockin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woodley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Woodley backs off Rockin throws a huge counter combo but Woodley manages to avoid it all.
Rockin lands a really nice looking cross but Woodley seems unphased.
Rockin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Woodley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Rockin misses.
Woodley wants to slow Rockin down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyron Woodley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rockin.
Rockin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockin blocks a head kick by Woodley.
Rockin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woodley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Rockin finds it's target.
Woodley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rockin misses with a low kick.
Woodley looks to land a combination but Rockin avoids it well.
Rockin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Rockin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Woodley 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuinness comes to the cage accompanied by Foggy Dew / Hypnotize Remix . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor McGuinness!
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, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McGuinness trying to control here.
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Archer wants to pass the guard but McGuinness is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is pressing down on McGuinness's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuinness is holding on for now.
McGuinness wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
McGuinness trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Archer works his way into side control.
Archer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGuinness down.
McGuinness is looking for a sweep.
McGuinness can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuinness tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuinness struggling a bit here.
Archer lands some shots froms side control.
Archer working away.
McGuinness is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer cracks McGuinness with a big elbow.
Archer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuinness, who protects the arm well.
McGuinness tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuinness is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Archer is chipping away with strikes.
McGuinness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuinness tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuinness is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Archer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Archer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuinness is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
McGuinness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Archer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuinness.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuinness.
A combination from McGuinness does no damage.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuinness was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuinness manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Archer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Archer slips a straight right by McGuinness.
McGuinness missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuinness.
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut.
Archer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuinness napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGuinness can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuinness manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Archer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGuinness blocking the ground and pound attempt from Archer.
McGuinness looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuinness trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Archer.
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGuinness moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
McGuinness working for submissions but it's allowed Archer to get to half guard.
McGuinness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer lands strikes from half guard.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGuinness wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer slips a nice elbow through McGuinness's hands, connecting with McGuinness's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed McGuinness to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGuinness looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuinness, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Archer wants to control from the top but McGuinness keeps moving.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
McGuinness had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuinness working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuinness keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sterling Archer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Archer tenderised McGuinness's leg. McGuinness is trying to keep his angry face on.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuinness.
McGuinness throws out a loose jab but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuinness throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. McGuinness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuinness.
Some wild striking there from McGuinness.
Archer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuinness. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer defending well as McGuinness loads up on a big left hand.
McGuinness throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archer.
Archer tries for a takedown but McGuinness sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Archer avoids the body shot from McGuinness.
Archer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuinness avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer cracks McGuinness with a good jab.
Connor McGuinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuinness falls off balance throwing a combination
and Archer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from McGuinness.
McGuinness darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Connor McGuinness is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuinness throwing a counter right hand but Archer manages to avoid it.
McGuinness is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuinness scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but McGuinness shows good takedown defense.
Connor McGuinness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Archer.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuinness throws out the jab.
Archer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGuinness is looking to reverse the position.
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!
McGuinness is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGuinness struggling a bit here.
Archer is putting a hurting on McGuinness here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGuinness is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on McGuinness's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Archer lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer is putting a hurting on McGuinness here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGuinness gets back to half guard.
McGuinness wants to get back to full guard.
Archer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Archer is looking to advance position but McGuinness won't allow it.
McGuinness is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGuinness has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGuinness wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control the action but McGuinness is working from the bottom.
McGuinness is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer tries to pass to full mount but McGuinness defends it.
Archer working the head and body with strikes.
Sterling Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Connor McGuinness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Archer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Sterling Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Haas has chosen Ten Typ Mes - Trze'a było as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
13 - 4 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauta Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Dahl Haas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas avoids the body shot from Naama.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naama.
Naama instigates a clinch.
Haas pushes Naama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.
Haas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naama struggles to land a body shot inside as Haas controls his hands.
Haas blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naama.
A hook to the body from Haas.
Haas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas is trying to maintain a safe position but Naama gets an underhook and turns Haas into the cage.
Naama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naama throws an elbow but it misses.
Naama swings wildly with an uppercut but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Naama as Haas tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haas.
A short left from Naama.
Naama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naama missing with knees to the body.
Naama lands a shoulder strike.
Naama working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Haas.
Haas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naama is rocked!
It looks like Rauta Naama has been cut.
Haas digs a right hand underneath Naama's ribcage. Naama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas gets through Naama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Naama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Haas.
Naama is breathing heavily.
Naama throws a punch but it's blocked by Haas.
Naama seems to have got his legs back now.
Naama misses with a punch on the inside.
Haas avoiding damage as Naama throws knees to the body.
Haas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haas is trying to drag Naama to the mat but Naama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Naama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Haas on the inside.
Haas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haas.
Haas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Naama misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Naama fails to land.
Haas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Haas.
Naama misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Haas.
Haas avoiding damage as Naama throws knees to the body.
Naama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Naama throws an elbow but misses.
Haas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haas digs a right hand underneath Naama's ribcage. Naama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Naama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naama.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas dips a shoulder and cracks Naama with a mighty uppercut! Naama falls back against the cage and Haas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Naama is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Haas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dahl Haas!
In his post fight interview, Dahl Haas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nopparat Somchaimy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nopparat Somchaimy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nopparat Somchaimy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchaimy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somchaimy throws a head kick but Boyd moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Boyd.
Nopparat Somchaimy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Somchaimy's hands.
Somchaimy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyd's head backwards.
Boyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somchaimy.
Boyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Somchaimy tries to avoid it but Boyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Somchaimy to the ground. Somchaimy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Somchaimy.
A bone on bone clash there as Boyd blocks the leg kick.
Somchaimy closes the distance and clinches.
Boyd is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd.
Somchaimy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Somchaimy misses with a knee to the head.
Boyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Somchaimy controls his hands.
Boyd lands a shot to the body.
Somchaimy stops a takedown attempt from Boyd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somchaimy wants to stall.
Somchaimy connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyd has clasped his hands together around Somchaimy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boyd working away.
Somchaimy regains half guard, as Boyd was trying to land strikes.
Boyd wants to free his trapped foot but Somchaimy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boyd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Somchaimy!
Boyd raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy is trying to escape the mount.
Boyd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Somchaimy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Somchaimy!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somchaimy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Somchaimy has managed to get both his arms back between Boyd's legs - danger averted.
Somchaimy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Somchaimy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boyd's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somchaimy preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd has his foot on Somchaimy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Somchaimy works his way back into a safe position though.
Somchaimy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyd is trying to control the position but Somchaimy postures up.
Boyd working for a triangle but Somchaimy defends it easily.
Somchaimy postures up in Boyd's guard and throws a big left but Boyd blocks it.
Somchaimy wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.
Somchaimy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Somchaimy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Somchaimy scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Somchaimy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Somchaimy is working Boyd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy is looking to stand up but Boyd won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Somchaimy's guard.
Somchaimy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boyd's guard.
Somchaimy stops Boyd from standing up.
Boyd wants to sweep but no luck.
Boyd controls Somchaimy momentarily but Somchaimy frees himself.
Somchaimy tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyd is retaining full guard.
Boyd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Somchaimy defends it easily.
Boyd is looking for a triangle here but Somchaimy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Somchaimy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyd keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nopparat Somchaimy 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.
A nice combination there by Boyd.
Somchaimy throws the kick towards the body but Boyd avoids it.
Boyd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Somchaimy clinches.
Somchaimy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Somchaimy taking a breather.
Boyd has Somchaimy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Somchaimy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd.
Boyd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somchaimy tries a knee to the head but Boyd blocks it.
Boyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Somchaimy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchaimy misses with a knee strike.
Somchaimy tries a knee to the head but Boyd blocks it.
Somchaimy misses with a knee strike.
Boyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somchaimy's elbow.
Somchaimy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Somchaimy.
Boyd is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchaimy tries to land a knee to the head but Boyd blocks with his arms.
Somchaimy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Somchaimy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boyd.
Boyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Somchaimy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Somchaimy tries a knee to the head but Boyd blocks it.
Boyd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somchaimys head.
Somchaimy prevents the takedown attempt.
Somchaimy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Somchaimy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Somchaimy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Somchaimy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boyd digs a right hand into Somchaimy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Somchaimy's gas tank.
Somchaimy is breathing heavily.
Boyd lands a nice uppercut.
Boyd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Boyd.
Boyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somchaimy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Boyd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyd lands with a short shot to the head.
Boyd lands with a right to the head.
Somchaimy tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyd avoids the damage to the body.
Somchaimy lands a knee to the head.
Boyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Somchaimy is defending well.
Boyd tightens his grip and picks Somchaimy up, before dumping him to the ground. Somchaimy manages to land in guard.
Boyd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boyd trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Somchaimy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Boyd trying to keep a closed guard but Somchaimy is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyd is on top in guard.
Somchaimy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyd looking to sit in guard and control but Somchaimy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boyd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyd is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Somchaimy frees his head nicely. Oh but Boyd has switched to an armbar! Somchaimy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sammy Boyd!
A victorious Sammy Boyd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Cisco Kid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lorenzo Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
216 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenzo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton clinches up with Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Clayton is trying to pull guard but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ortiz.
It looks like Vincent Clayton has been cut.
Clayton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clayton.
Ortiz tries to stall but Clayton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Clayton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head.
Ortiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Clayton struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Clayton lands an uppercut.
Ortiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Clayton avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the cage.
Clayton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clayton will feel that in the morning.
Ortiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ortiz. That snapped Clayton's head back.
Clayton has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clayton pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clayton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clayton swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clayton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clayton has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Clayton misses with a punch to the body.
Clayton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Clayton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Clayton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Clayton.
Clayton looking to slow down the pace here.
Clayton tries to land knees in the clinch but Ortiz avoids the damage to the body.
Ortiz decides to pull guard.
Clayton throws a strike but Ortiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton seems keen to control Ortiz's posture.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Clayton has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ortiz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clayton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Clayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clayton wants to hit a switch here but Ortiz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clayton there!
Clayton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ortiz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ortiz punching from mount but Clayton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clayton is working to get back to half guard.
Ortiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is working to get back to half guard.
Ortiz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ortiz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Clayton because Ortiz loaded up on that one.
Clayton tries to reverse the position but Ortiz maintains control.
Ortiz dominating with strikes here.
Vincent Clayton's cut is getting worse.
Ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clayton?
Clayton is rocked!
Jeez, Vincent Clayton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vincent Clayton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lorenzo Ortiz!
Lorenzo Ortiz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave. Jack Parsons had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski moves out of range easily.
Jankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parsons looks to land a combination but Jankowski avoids it well.
Jankowski feints the counter takedown.
Parsons swinging wildly here.
Jankowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parsons swivels and escapes.
Parsons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jankowski blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Jankowski with the counter takedown but Parsons avoids it easily.
Parsons throws a nice looking combination but Jankowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jankowski wants to counter the offense by Parsons and move into the clinch position.
Parsons connects with a right hand. Jankowski shakes it off.
It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Jankowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Parsons misses.
Parsons misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parsons swinging wildly here.
Parsons throws a right hand that Jankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankowski also avoids with ease.
Parsons sets himself, and Jankowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Parsons avoids it this time.
Parsons misses with a combination
so Jankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jankowski stays in close to Parsons's body and controls the position.
Jankowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Parsons is retaining full guard.
Jankowski is pushing down on Parsons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parsons is fighting to maintain full guard but Jankowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons is trying to stand.
Jankowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jankowski is looking to take a break and control but Parsons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parsons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jankowski.
Jankowski throwing shots but Parsons is blocking nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jankowski wants to control but Parsons is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parsons!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankowski defending well as Parsons loads up on a big left hand.
Jankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parsons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankowski manages to avoid it.
Parsons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parsons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parsons throws a body punch but Jankowski moves out of range.
Parsons throws a left and a right that both miss
so Jankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jankowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jankowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parsons keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Jankowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parsons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jankowski looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Parsons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jankowski checks a leg kick.
Jankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parsons defends it well.
Parsons misses the jab.
Jack Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parsons misses with a double jab
and Jankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parsons's guard.
Jankowski working some strikes from top position.
Jankowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parsons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parsons keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass.
Jankowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Parsons manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Parsons landing with the ground and pound.
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jankowski is stalling in the full guard.
Parsons wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.
Jankowski controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Parsons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jankowski is controlling him.
Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parsons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jankowski.
Parsons throws a right hand that misses
and Jankowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Parsons blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankowski stops Parsons from standing up.
Parsons keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Parsons blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parsons throws a right hand that Jankowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankowski also avoids with ease.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses.
Parsons swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parsons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Parsons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Jankowski with that takedown attempt.
Parsons misses with a body shot
and Jankowski counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankowski fails to land the takedown.
A big left from Parsons misses.
Jankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parsons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski shoots in but Parsons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
Parsons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parsons misses with a wild body shot.
Jankowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Parsons throws a series of punches but Jankowski moves out of range.
Jankowski blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Parsons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankowski feints the counter takedown.
Parsons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Parsons.
Jankowski wants to counter with a clinch but Parsons pushes him away.
Parsons misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Parsons as Jankowski shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons misses with a double jab.
Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jankowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Parsons sprawls well. He's pushed Jankowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parsons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankowski dodges the punch combination from Parsons.
Jankowski tries to counter with a clinch but Parsons shakes him off and moves away.
Jack Parsons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parsons looks to land a combination but Jankowski avoids it well.
Jack Parsons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsons throws a body punch but Jankowski moves out of range.
Jankowski feints the counter takedown.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parsons.
Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jankowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parsons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankowski can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jankowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jankowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jack Parsons is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Jankowski with that takedown attempt.
Jankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankowski! But no joy.
Parsons throws a looping overhand right but Jankowski ducks down to avoid it.
Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parsons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Jankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parsons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankowski.
Jankowski moves out of range as Parsons strikes.
Jankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jankowski slips a straight right by Parsons.
Jankowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parsons to the ground. Jankowski is now in Parsons's guard.
Jankowski trying to control but Parsons is working from the bottom.
Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski.
Jankowski throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parsons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Parsons clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parsons swings widly with a right hand
and Jankowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parsons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parsons sets himself, and Jankowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Parsons avoids it this time.
Jankowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parsons is fending him off so far but Jankowski persists. Nope, Parsons circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Parsons misses.
Jankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parsons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parsons throws a shot from downtown. Jankowski moves away and avoids it.
Parsons looks to land a combination but Jankowski avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parsons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parsons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jankowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parsons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski cracks Parsons with a solid left hand.
Jankowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Parsons is retaining full guard.
Jankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parsons throws a lazy head kick
and Jankowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two 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.
Parsons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jankowski's head.
Jankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
Jankowski slips a jab from Parsons.
Parsons misses with the combination.
Parsons misses with the combination.
It seemed like Jankowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parsons misses with a wild body shot.
Parsons throws a nice looking combination but Jankowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Jankowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Parsons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parsons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jankowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Parsons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jankowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parsons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parsons throws a sloppy head kick
and Jankowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jankowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parsons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jankowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jankowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Jankowski tries a knee to the head but Parsons blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parsons.
Jankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parsons after a bit of a struggle.
Parsons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parsons prevents the takedown attempt.
Parsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jankowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Parsons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parsons throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parsons working aggressively here.
Jankowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Parsons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parsons managing to block the knees to the body from Jankowski.
Parsons avoiding damage as Jankowski throws knees to the body.
Parsons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankowski backwards.
Our sources have told us that Parsons has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jankowski wants a takedown.
Jankowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parsons after a bit of a struggle.
Parsons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parsons lands a left hand.
Jankowski blocks an uppercut.
Parsons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parsons lands a right hand.
Jankowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jankowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jankowski manages to end up in side control.
Parsons wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Parsons had his way with Jozef Jankowski in that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Parsons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parsons throws a combination that misses
and Jankowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parsons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jankowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Parsons has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parsons wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parsons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parsons swinging wildly 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.
Parsons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jankowski feints the counter takedown.
Jankowski blocks a head kick by Parsons.
Jankowski shoots in for a takedown but Parsons shows good takedown defense.
Jankowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parsons pushes Jankowski off looking to stand but Jankowski dives back in and keeps control.
Jankowski is taking a breather. Parsons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jankowski stops Parsons from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankowski works his way into side control.
Parsons pushes Jankowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jankowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jankowski controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jankowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jankowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jankowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parsons is looking for a counter combo.
Parsons throws a lazy right hand but Jankowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jankowski feints the counter takedown.
Jozef Jankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses
and Jankowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankowski has Parsons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parsons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Parsons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef Jankowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parsons.
A short right from Parsons on the inside.
Jankowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jankowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Parsons has Jankowski pressed against the cage, preventing Jankowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jozef Jankowski.
I think Parsons 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 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Parsons!
Jack Parsons retains his light heavyweight title!
Jack Parsons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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