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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Nobonenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobonenko comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Head. Goldsmith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dos Equis. Yuri Nobonenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Nobonenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldsmith avoids the body shot from Nobonenko.
Goldsmith rushes Nobonenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goldsmith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldsmith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nobonenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goldsmith throws a nice looking combination but Nobonenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goldsmith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up but Nobonenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldsmith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldsmith blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobonenko misses with a few strikes there.
Nobonenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Nobonenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobonenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nobonenko avoids the head kick by Goldsmith.
Nobonenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nobonenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nobonenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nobonenko scores with a leg kick.
Nobonenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nobonenko throws a combination that misses
and Goldsmith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nobonenko won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nobonenko is trying to control Goldsmith's posture but Goldsmith avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobonenko is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobonenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nobonenko sneaks back into half guard.
Goldsmith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nobonenko controlling the position well.
Nobonenko wants to improve his position but Goldsmith is controlling well.
Goldsmith trying to mount his opponent but Nobonenko defends it.
Goldsmith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nobonenko controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobonenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldsmith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goldsmith throws a series of punches but Nobonenko avoids them all with ease.
Goldsmith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goldsmith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nobonenko counters with a nice body shot.
Goldsmith dodges the punch combination from Nobonenko.
Nobonenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goldsmith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nobonenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldsmith's head.
Nobonenko misses with a combination
and Goldsmith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nobonenko is trying to hold Goldsmith in close to prevent damage but Goldsmith has managed to pass into half guard.
Nobonenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldsmith is working away from the top position though.
Nobonenko is looking for a sweep. Goldsmith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goldsmith dodges the punch combination from Nobonenko.
Goldsmith wants to clinch.
Nobonenko throws a combination that misses
and Goldsmith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nobonenko's guard now.
Goldsmith is fighting to break Nobonenko's control of his arms but Nobonenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goldsmith wants to control from the top but Nobonenko keeps moving.
Nobonenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Goldsmith gets to his feet - Nobonenko follows without any prompting.
Goldsmith throws a right and a left that Nobonenko avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobonenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nobonenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goldsmith counters with a series of strikes. Nobonenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goldsmith is breathing heavily.
Nobonenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nobonenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Nobonenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nobonenko.
Nobonenko avoids the head kick by Goldsmith.
Nobonenko tries to bum rush Goldsmith with a series of wild strikes but Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nobonenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nobonenko misses with a wild combination.
Nobonenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobonenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Goldsmith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nobonenko is able to avoid easily.
Nobonenko takes a swing at Goldsmith's ribcage but misses.
Nobonenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldsmith.
Nobonenko misses with a few strikes there.
Nobonenko throws a right hand that Goldsmith ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldsmith also avoids with ease.
Nobonenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goldsmith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nobonenko's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobonenko controls Goldsmith momentarily but Goldsmith frees himself.
Nobonenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldsmith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldsmith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobonenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldsmith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nobonenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldsmith's guard.
Nobonenko wants to pass the guard but Goldsmith is keeping the position.
Nobonenko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goldsmith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nobonenko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goldsmith pulls down on the head and he's put Nobonenko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathan Goldsmith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between B ER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lam Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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217 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, B ER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lam Lam!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lam forces ER back against the cage and clinches.
ER looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ER working hard to break the clinch.
Lam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lam slips a straight right by ER.
Lam throws a low kick but it's checked well by ER.
Lam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ER thuds a left hand into Lam's body.
Lam ducks under a wild hook from ER.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lam.
A big right from ER misses.
ER stuns Lam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lam scores with the left hand. ER knows he should have avoided that one.
ER moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ER looks to land a combination. Lam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Lam Lam has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ER misses with an uppercut. Lam saw that one coming.
Lam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lam looks gassed!
ER misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Lam.
ER scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam walks into a jab.
ER looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lam dodges the punch combination from ER.
ER slips a straight right by Lam.
Nice sprawl there from ER as Lam shoots in.
ER loads up on a big right hand but Lam slips the punch.
ER scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lam dodges the punch combination from ER.
Lam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ER circles away quickly and effectively.
ER connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ER stalks Lam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lam's face. Lam staggers backwards, shaken.
Lam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ER scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lam throws a lazy right hand but ER sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ER listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lam throws a solid leg kick but ER takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from ER does it's job there.
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!
ER tries to bum rush Lam with a series of wild strikes but Lam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ER is working the combinations to good effect here.
ER swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Lam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for ER. That snapped Lam's head back.
Lam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ER sprawls well. ER wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lam gets slowly back to his feet.
ER ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lam tries a head kick but it misses.
Lam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
ER throws a one two combo.
ER is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
ER connects with a right hand. Lam shakes it off.
B ER seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ER misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ER lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. ER catches Lam right on the button with a cross.
ER displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice jab there from ER.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ER connects with the punch.
ER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ER blocks a head kick by Lam.
Lam throws a jab when ER was well out of range.
Lam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ER.
Nice uppercut there from ER.
ER misses with an uppercut. Lam saw that one coming.
ER swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lam.
Lam is looking to clinch but ER is avoiding it.
Lam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ER but ER pushes him off and we're back to square one.
B ER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lam Lam.
ER throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lam.
ER is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ER swinging wildly here.
B ER is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ER cracks Lam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lam motions for ER to come forward. Lam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lam throws a solid leg kick but ER takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lam.
ER scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam tries a low kick but ER avoids it.
ER clobbers Lam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ER throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ER connects with a nice looking jab.
ER misses with a few strikes there.
Lam works over ER's head and body with a nice combination.
Lam misses with a low kick.
ER throws a shot to the body.
ER connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
ER misses with a double jab
and Lam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lam is trying desperately to land a takedown but ER is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lam.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ER throws the left hand but Lam avoids the punch easily.
Lam walks into a stiff left hand from ER.
Lam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ER throws a jab but it's blocked by Lam.
Lam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ER.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B ER dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lam Lam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lam throws a nice head kick!
B ER is winning the standup battle so far.
Lam tries to clinch up.
Lam throws a head kick that misses.
B ER is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ER takes one to the chin there.
ER avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. ER catches Lam right on the button with a cross.
Lam throws a wild body kick that ER sees coming a mile off.
ER fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lam manages to avoid it.
ER takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ER stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lam.
Lam slips under a jab from ER.
ER misses with a series of wild punches.
Lam throws a leg kick which misses ER's front leg but catches the back leg as ER tries to avoid it.
ER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ER misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lam misses with an uppercut. ER saw that one coming.
Lam misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ER fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lam has a takedown stuffed.
Lam avoids a punch combination nicely.
ER scores with a hook to the body. Lam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ER.
ER throws an overhand right that lands on Lam's shoulder, as Lam tries to avoid the shot.
Lam lands the left hand.
ER is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
ER stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ER wants it to stay on the feet.
Lam shoots for a double leg takedown but ER sprawls well. He's pushed Lam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
B ER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lam Lam.
ER lands a two punch combo.
ER throws a combination that misses
and Lam moves into the clinch.
Lam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lam has ER pressed against the cage, preventing ER from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ER's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ER is trying to force a seperation but Lam has the dominant position.
ER is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ER is trying to break free.
ER is trying to force a seperation but Lam has the dominant position.
ER is trying to break the clinch but Lam is controlling him.
Lam has ER pressed against the cage, preventing ER from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lam looks to land a combination but ER avoids it well.
Lam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ER but ER pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ER is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown by Lam or perhaps it was just good defense by ER which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from ER misses.
ER jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ER lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
ER throws a shot from downtown. Lam moves away and avoids it.
ER throws a lazy right hand but Lam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ER blocks a jab.
Lam ducks under a wild hook from ER.
ER scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good shot there by ER.
ER misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ER is trying to break free.
Lam has ER pressed against the cage, preventing ER from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
ER working hard to break the clinch.
ER tries to circle away but Lam has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ER just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ER just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ER throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ER fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ER misses with a double jab.
Lam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
ER thuds his right hand into Lam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ER displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Lam misses.
Lam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ER dodges the punch combination from Lam.
ER stalks Lam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lam's face. Lam staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Lam misses.
ER takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lam wants to clinch up but ER keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
B ER dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lam Lam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
ER lands with a shot to the body.
ER with a jab.
ER cracks Lam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from ER misses its intended target.
ER throws a series of punches but Lam moves out of range.
Lam wants to clinch.
ER is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lam can do to turn this around?
ER lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lam fails to land the takedown.
Lam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lam swinging wildly here.
ER looks to land a combination. Lam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lam has ER up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ER will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lam up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from ER on the inside.
ER wants to break the clinch but can't.
ER breaks from the clinch.
Lam ducks right into an uppercut from ER.
Lam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lam throws a low kick, looking for ER's leg but ER calmly moves out of range.
Lam blocks a jab.
Lam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ER but ER pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ER connects with the punch.
ER looks to land a left hand but Lam moved out of range nicely.
ER misses with a straight left.
ER misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ER throws a lazy right hand but Lam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lam doesn't manage to clinch there - ER circles away.
ER scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lam Lam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ER keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ER circles away from the clinch attempt.
ER avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
ER throws a nice looking combination but Lam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ER keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lam.
Lam slips a straight right by ER.
Lam tries to clinch up but ER circles away and keeps his distance.
ER throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Lam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ER connects with a crisp jab.
Lam moves out of range as ER strikes.
Lam wants to clinch.
Lam throws a leg kick which misses ER's front leg but catches the back leg as ER tries to avoid it.
Lam throws a right and a left that ER avoids nicely.
ER scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from ER.
ER moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
ER avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ER.
Lam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ER.
Lam misses with a straight right.
Lam misses with a body shot.
ER misses the jab.
Lam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
ER misses with an uppercut. Lam saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Lam or perhaps it was just good defense by ER which made him look bad.
B ER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lam Lam.
ER misses with a double jab.
Lam misses with a head kick.
ER misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lam misses with a few strikes there.
ER scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam misses with a few strikes there.
Lam fails to land with a series of punches.
ER fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lam on the side of the head.
ER misses the jab.
Lam staying out of range there.
ER tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lam was well out of range. Poor timing from ER.
ER misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lam.
Lam misses with a wild combination.
Lam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick from Lam lands but ER takes it in his stride.
Lam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ER on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lam. Lam obviously looking to wear him down.
Lam staying out of range there.
Lam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
B ER is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ER swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lam.
And that's the end of the fight!
B ER showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ER, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... B ER!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Joker & The Thief. Wyatt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tori Amos-Sleeps with Butterflies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Wyatt seems content to control.
Jackson gets full guard.
Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Wyatt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson has his foot on Wyatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wyatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Wyatt controlling him for the moment.
Wyatt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wyatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyatt somewhat.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wyatt.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wyatt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Wyatt.
Wyatt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wyatt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wyatt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyatt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Wyatt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wyatt is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Wyatt prevents Jackson from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Wyatt. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wyatt.
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wyatt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wyatt's back!
Wyatt trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wyatt won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jackson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Frank Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierre circles away.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricard rushes Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ricard stands and steps away. Pierre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ricard looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
Pierre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ricard backs up against the cage.
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
Ricard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard looks gassed!
Ricard throws a lazy head kick
and Pierre counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Ricard! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Pierre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Nakisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rio Nakisaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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161 lbs
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157 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rio Nakisaki!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakisaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wang maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nakisaki could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wang has cracked it and Nakisaki is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Wang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawkins Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Dingo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawkins Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Dingo.
Dingo lands a head shot.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez clinches.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Dingo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Dingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dingo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dingo lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingo. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Dingo. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Matt Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawkins Sanchez.
Dingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Dingo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dingo pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Dingo throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dingo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Dingo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dingo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Dingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dingo.
Good exchange - Dingo coming out on top.
Matt Dingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Dawkins Sanchez has been cut.
Dingo looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanchez is rocked!
Dingo tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Dingo finish him?
Dingo flashes Sanchez a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sanchez's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sanchez crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dingo punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Dingo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ImA Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ImA Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Man is looking to stand up but Henderson won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
ImA Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
ImA Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Man.
Henderson looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Man scores with a head kick.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Man pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Joe Henderson has been cut.
Man gets control of Henderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Man will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson won't allow Man to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson throws and elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Man!
Man preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man connects with a knee to the head.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Man manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Man pushes Henderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Man clinches up against the cage.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
ImA Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man decides to pull guard.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Man keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Man scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Man has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Man rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man clinches.
Man lands a good knee to the midsection. Henderson won't want to take too many of those.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Man prevents it.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man instigates a clinch.
Man with a knee to the head.
Man stalling against the cage.
Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Man pulls guard effortlessly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man wriggles free and stands up.
Man clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Henderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Henderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson postures up.
Henderson won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man controlling Henderson's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Man closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Man looking for a takedown.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man scores with a head kick.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
ImA Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man with a knee to the head.
Man putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Man crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Man landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Man tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
ImA Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
ImA Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Man wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man gets to his feet - Henderson follows without any prompting.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Joe Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
ImA Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ImA Man!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Sagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagan has chosen Conquest of Paradise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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184 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Omega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Sagan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega misses with a low kick.
Sagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Omega scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Omega coming out on top.
Sagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omega misses with a leg kick.
Omega thumps Sagan with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Omega counters with a low kick, right behind Sagan 's knee.
Omega stuns Sagan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Omega misses with a few strikes there.
Sagan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omega in his tracks.
Omega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagan digs a good body shot into Omega's ribs.
Omega swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws the left hand but Sagan avoids the punch easily.
Sagan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Omega's head backwards.
Omega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sagan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Omega dodges the punch combination from Sagan.
Sagan throws a hook to the side of Omega's head but Omega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagan misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Sagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan lands with a straight right. Omega didn't see that one coming.
Sagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Omega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sagan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega missing with a left hand there. Sagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omega misses with a wild body shot.
Sagan blocks a low kick nicely.
Omega is looking to wear down Sagan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Omega stuns Sagan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thor Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagan moves away.
Omega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Sagan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sagan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Omega misses.
Omega misses with the combination.
Sagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omega.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Sagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sagan is out of range and Omega settles back down.
Omega misses with a body shot.
Omega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sagan misses with an uppercut. Omega saw that one coming.
Omega cracks the inside of Sagan's front leg.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Omega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sagan throws a hook to the side of Omega's head but Omega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega walks into a straight right hand from Sagan.
Sagan thuds a left hand into Omega's body.
Sagan throws a combination that misses
and Omega counters with a good low kick that Sagan was not able to check.
Omega throws a hook but Sagan blocks it.
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagan manages to avoid it.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagan manages to avoid it.
Sagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Omega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sagan throws a lazy right hand but Omega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagan moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Omega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sagan throws the left hand but Omega avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a head kick but Sagan moves out of range.
Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omega misses with a wild combination.
Sagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagan misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Omega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Omega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omega lands a nice looking body shot.
Sagan looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
Omega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Omega thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega misses with a series of wild punches.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Sagan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Omega with a jab.
Omega catches Sagan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagan.
Sagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagan looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Sagan throws a looping overhand right but Omega ducks down to avoid it.
Omega misses with a leg kick.
Omega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Omega doesn't seem bothered though.
Sagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Omega.
Omega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sagan.
Omega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sagan stuns Omega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagan throws a shot to the body.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sagan.
Carl Sagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega 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 Sagan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sagan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sagan throws out a loose jab but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Omega.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagan slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sagan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Sagan.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagan.
Sagan misses with a looping left.
Omega punishes Sagan's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagan is just out of range.
Omega blocks a jab.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Nice uppercut lands for Omega. That snapped Sagan's head back.
Omega misses with a hook to the body
and Sagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega misses with a body shot.
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.
Sagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.
Omega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Omega misses with a jab to the body
and Sagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Sagan misses.
Sagan scores with a jab to the body.
Sagan misses with a shot to the body
and Omega counters with a left and a right that stings Sagan.
Sagan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sagan throws a jab when Omega was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sagan.
Sagan moves out of range as Omega strikes.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagan manages to avoid it.
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.
Omega feints and then cracks Sagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sagan down.
Sagan throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Sagan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Omega backs up against the cage.
Omega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagan.
Sagan throws an overhand right that lands on Omega's shoulder, as Omega tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sagan dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sagan checks a leg kick.
Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sagan.
A swing and a miss from Sagan.
Sagan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Omega counters with an inside leg kick.
Sagan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Sagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sagan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagan.
Some wild striking there from Omega.
Omega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Omega.
Omega takes a swing at Sagan's ribcage but misses.
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.
Sagan misses with a body punch
and Omega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sagan checks a leg kick.
Omega dodges the punch combination from Sagan.
Sagan throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
Omega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omega misses with a combination
letting Sagan counter with a right hand.
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Omega, as that shot connected.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Sagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Omega throws a series of punches but Sagan moves out of range.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Sagan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega lands with a good body shot.
Omega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagan misses with a wild body shot.
Carl Sagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omega throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Omega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sagan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Sagan! Carl Sagan retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machida's choice of entrance music: U can't TOUCH this. Lyota Machida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyota Machida!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Adama slips a jab from Machida.
Adama throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Adama misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adama.
Adama blocks a jab.
Adama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adama off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Adama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adama. Adama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adama missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida throws a series of punches but Adama avoids them all with ease.
Machida throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Adama counter with a right hand.
Machida throws a series of punches but Adama avoids them all with ease.
Lyota Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lyota Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adama swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida slips under a jab from Adama.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adama.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Adama wants to clinch.
Adama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Adama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adama digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adama misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Adama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Machida uses from the top position.
Adama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adama is trying to hold Machida in close to prevent damage but Machida has managed to pass into half guard.
Machida is nestled in close to Adama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machida slips a nice elbow through Adama's hands, connecting with Adama's forehead.
Machida is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adama is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Machida is tapping! Great win for Adama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Adama!
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