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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Clark (ranked 3087 p4p, 344 weight class) and Timothy Rex (ranked 4209 p4p, 444 weight class). Timothy Rex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 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
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Timothy Rex!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Clark landing knees to the head.
Rex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Clark is working for takedown but Rex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
Clark takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clark looking to stall.
Clark avoiding damage as Rex throws knees to the body.
Rex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rex tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Clark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rex looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clark scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex blocks an elbow strike from Clark.
Clark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rex is defending well for now.
Clark pushes Rex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Clark.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Rex is blocking nicely.
Clark holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clark lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rex is rocked!
Clark landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rex is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark avoiding damage.
Clark has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rex - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Clark, and another! Rex is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Boyd Clark!
Boyd Clark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Wood (ranked 4183 p4p, 97 weight class) and Vinnie Sixx (ranked 5309 p4p, 116 weight class). Wood's entrance music is 3 6 mafia 1 hitta quita. A fine choice. Sixx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Fire of Power by WATAIN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maddox Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood dodges the punch combination from Sixx.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Sixx throws a combination that misses
and Wood counters with an inside leg kick.
Sixx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sixx moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wood tries to clinch but Sixx moves out of range.
Wood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sixx to score with a decent uppercut.
Sixx fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Sixx does no damage.
Sixx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wood looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx 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.
Sixx is working for a submission of some sort.
Sixx is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Sixx is working for a submission of some sort.
Sixx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixx seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wood has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Sixx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sixx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sixx keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.
Sixx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wood is retaining full guard.
Wood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sixx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sixx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixx controls the pace.
Wood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixx works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Sixx 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.
Sixx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sixx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixx passes into half guard.
Sixx is looking for a kimura but Wood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixx to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Sixx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Sixx 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.
Sixx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sixx scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wood throws a low kick but Sixx avoids it.
Sixx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wood can pounce on him.
Wood connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
A lazy left from Sixx finds it's target.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sixx scores with a three punch combo!
Wood takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Wood misses with the head strike.
Sixx lands a damaging elbow.
Sixx missing with knees to the body.
Wood blocks the elbow strike.
Sixx lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sixx.
Sixx wants to take the fight to the mat but Wood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sixx blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Wood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Sixx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wood.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sixx throws an elbow but misses.
Sixx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Sixx.
Wood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sixx is looking to improve his position.
Wood working Sixx over with strikes.
Sixx felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wood is trying to work for a kimura but Sixx is defending well.
Wood drops an elbow to the side of Sixx's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to work for an arm triangle but Sixx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wood connects with a nice short shot to Sixx's temple.
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!
Wood prevents Sixx from improving his position.
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sixx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though.
Wood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sixx actively working from the bottom here.
Sixx trying to control from the bottom.
Wood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sixx wants to get back to full guard.
Wood drops an elbow to the side of Sixx's head.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sixx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sixx tries to roll over but Wood keeps him under control.
Sixx punching from the bottom.
Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sixx's head.
Sixx is looking for a sweep. Wood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sixx is holding on to half guard well.
Sixx is looking to improve his position.
Sixx trying to hold on to Wood's head to control him but Wood postures up.
Wood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sixx trying to control here.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wood is nestled in close to Sixx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sixx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wood.
Wood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sixx trying to control from the bottom.
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx is looking to improve his position.
Wood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sixx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood.
Wood is trying to work for a kimura but Sixx is defending well.
Wood throwing shots but Sixx is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Wood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sixx clinches.
Sixx has hold of one of Wood's legs. Wood is fighting the takedown attempt but Sixx gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sixx postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wood keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Wood is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sixx throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wood's body to avoid the submission. Wood has instead reached around Sixx's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wood arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maddox Wood!
After winning the bout, Maddox Wood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TopOf FoodChain (ranked 2424 p4p, 282 weight class) and Andy Bogard (ranked 1513 p4p, 183 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogard.
Bogard throws a jab when FoodChain was well out of range.
FoodChain throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
FoodChain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
FoodChain avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard 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.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FoodChain was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
An attempted straight right counter from FoodChain misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from FoodChain. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and FoodChain moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bogard on the side of the head.
Bogard defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FoodChain pinned against the cage. FoodChain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
FoodChain misses with a straight right.
Bogard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard throws out a counter right but FoodChain avoids it with no problem.
Bogard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FoodChain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
FoodChain lands a nice shot that snaps Bogard's head back.
Bogard is looking to score with low kicks.
FoodChain throws a hook but Bogard avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogard fails to land with a series of punches.
FoodChain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FoodChain lands a jab.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FoodChain misses with a straight left.
FoodChain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bogard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FoodChain dips to his left and cracks Bogard with an uppercut!
A lazy left from FoodChain finds it's target.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
Bogard swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bogard misses.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
FoodChain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bogard on the side of the head.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Bogard throws a big counter head kick but FoodChain avoids it with no problem.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks FoodChain off balance momentarily.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
FoodChain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
FoodChain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
FoodChain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but FoodChain circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogard clobbers FoodChain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
FoodChain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bogard throws a head kick but FoodChain moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from FoodChain misses the target.
Bogard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
FoodChain connects with a jab.
FoodChain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
FoodChain scores with a jab to the jaw.
FoodChain avoids the head kick by Bogard.
It looked like FoodChain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
Bogard blocks a jab.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TopOf FoodChain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bogard staying out of range there.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling FoodChain to score with a decent uppercut.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FoodChain throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but FoodChain defends it well.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses
and Bogard counters with a takedown into side control.
FoodChain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
FoodChain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bogard is on him like a limpet, forcing FoodChain back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard blocking some punches.
FoodChain misses with some punches.
Bogard tries to pull guard but FoodChain holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Bogard jumps guard but FoodChain stands there with Bogard around his waist. Bogard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bogard fails to pull guard.
TopOf FoodChain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
Bogard jumps guard but FoodChain stands there with Bogard around his waist. Bogard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bogard pulls guard effortlessly.
Bogard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
FoodChain looking to pass the guard.
FoodChain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bogard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. FoodChain defends it easily.
Bogard keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
FoodChain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FoodChain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
FoodChain is really struggling to control Bogard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bogard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because FoodChain has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FoodChain is working away from the top position though.
FoodChain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bogard!
Bogard wants to hold on but FoodChain pushes him away.
FoodChain wants to control the pace but Bogard is squirming around nicely.
Bogard srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
TopOf FoodChain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
FoodChain looking to break Bogard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bogard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise FoodChain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will FoodChain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
FoodChain working for the choke.
Bogard rolls, trying to escape but FoodChain keeps control of the position.
Bogard is looking to escape here. Oh dear - FoodChain has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bogard is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TopOf FoodChain!
After winning the bout, TopOf FoodChain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Hall (ranked 1478 p4p, 224 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 1786 p4p, 260 weight class). Jackson has chosen Valparaiso as his entrance music. Vincenzo Hall 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 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 Las Vegas, Vincenzo Hall !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Hall 's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall lands a stunning uppercut that sends Jackson to the mat!
Jackson is rocked!
Vincenzo Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamden Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson has hold of Hall 's hands but Hall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Jackson has hold of Hall 's hands but Hall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hall lands strikes from half guard.
Hall is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall controlling the pace.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hall pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hall lands strikes from half guard.
Hall prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Hall working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hall connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Hall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hall there.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson has his foot on Hall 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson has his feet on Hall 's thighs here. He's pushed Hall off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hall screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamden Jackson!
A very excited looking Kamden Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 2568 p4p, 363 weight class) and Dex Arial (ranked 1914 p4p, 275 weight class). Arial is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunder. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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176 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dex Arial!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arial looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arial moves away.
Arial shoots in looking for a takedown but Amana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arial's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Arial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Amana.
Nice cross by Amana.
Amana misses with a double jab.
Arial tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amana pinned against the cage. Amana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arial shoots in for a takedown but Amana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Arial.
Arial tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amana scores with a nice strike.
Arial looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amana is fending him off so far but Arial persists. Nope, Amana circles away and we're back to standing.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Arial with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amana misses with a hook
and Arial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arial manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arial has his takedown stuffed
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lalama Amana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arial shoots in looking for a takedown but Amana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arial's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Despite the aggression on Arial's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Amana digs a good hook to Arial's body.
Amana looks to land a left hand but Arial moved out of range nicely.
Amana is looking to wear down Arial with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arial misses with a takedown attempt
and Amana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Arial with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arial with a poor takedown
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arial shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amana sprawls well. Amana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arial gets slowly back to his feet.
Amana misses the shot to the body.
Amana misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arial fails with a takedown attempt.
Amana dips to his left and cracks Arial with an uppercut!
Arial with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arial shoots in looking for a takedown. Amana tries to sprawl out of it but Arial keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalama Amana dominated that round.
That's time! Amana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arial moves forwards but Amana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arial can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Arial.
Amana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Amana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amana sets himself, and Arial steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Arial takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana takes a swing at Arial's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Arial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amana lands a body shot.
Arial throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amana scores with a decent looking hook.
Arial is rocked!
Amana grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Arial takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Amana cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Marley (ranked 1584 p4p, 235 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1822 p4p, 265 weight class). Alex Stefanovic 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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195 lbs
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192 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buffalo Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley checks a leg kick.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley throws a jab when Stefanovic was well out of range.
Stefanovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Marley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Marley in his tracks for a moment.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley misses with a knee to the head.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Marley blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanovic's brow.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marley's defenses.
It looks like Buffalo Marley has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Marley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Marley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley blocks the elbow strike.
Marley lands a right hand.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Stefanovic works on Marley's body with a couple of short punches.
Marley avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
Marley misses with some punches.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Marley blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marley's brow.
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley blocks an elbow strike.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley trying to land knees to the body.
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 Buffalo Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buffalo Marley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stefanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanovic is just out of range.
Marley tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
Stefanovic cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Stefanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Marley pushes him away.
Stefanovic clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buffalo Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Marley.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Stefanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Marley.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the cage.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Stefanovic avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
Stefanovic cracks Marley with a nice body shot.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marley misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marley throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Marley.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Marley in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marley's brow.
Marley blocks a body shot from Stefanovic.
Marley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley working aggressively here.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Marley.
Stefanovic tries a knee to the head but Marley blocks it.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic is leaning against Marley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
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!
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanovic controls his hands.
Marley misses with some punches.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Buffalo Marley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buffalo Marley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stefanovic has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley throws an elbow that misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanovic is defending well for now.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buffalo Marley's cut is getting worse.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley working aggressively here.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marleys head.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Marley dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stefanovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Marley in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marley's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Buffalo Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marley blocks the elbow strike.
Marley avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Alex Stefanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Stefanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bogard (ranked 1171 p4p, 185 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 2983 p4p, 416 weight class). Steven Kennedy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogard throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bogard, right into the meat.
Kennedy rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.
Bogard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy effectively controlling the action here.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kennedy successfully pulls guard.
Kennedy working for a triangle but Bogard defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy working for submissions but it's allowed Bogard to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position.
Bogard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bogard prevents Kennedy from improving his position.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back.
Bogard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bogard pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bogard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Bogard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bogard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy trying to hold on to Bogard's head to control him but Bogard postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Bogard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Bogard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Terry Bogard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Bogard moves out of range easily.
Bogard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bogard.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bogard 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.
A lazy body kick from Bogard
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Bogard sizes up Kennedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bogard throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Bogard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogard counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Bogard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Bogard throws an off balance right hand
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Bogard - just one landing.
Kennedy is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard scores with a push kick.
Bogard throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Bogard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogard finish him?
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
Bogard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Terry Bogard is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Kennedy.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Bogard slaps the foot to one side.
Bogard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bogard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogard dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy looking to score a takedown here. Bogard is defending well but Kennedy drives through and ends up in Bogard's guard.
Bogard wriggles free and stands up.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogard lands a big right hand that sends Kennedy crashing to the mat! Bogard stays standing though and waves Kennedy back to his feet!
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bogard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Bogard checks it
and Bogard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bogard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kennedy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bogard lands a head kick!
and Bogard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kennedy! He's just covering up as Bogard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sainty (ranked 1705 p4p, 205 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2096 p4p, 247 weight class). Diame Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get It On The Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diame Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sainty prevents Diame Jr from improving position.
Diame Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sainty is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
Diame Jr happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Diame Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainty tries to buck Diame Jr off but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Sainty sneaks back into half guard.
Sainty won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sainty is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Sainty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr works his way into full mount!
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but Sainty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sainty.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sainty stacks Diame Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sainty!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Sainty has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sainty trying to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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.
Diame Jr tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty wants to control the pace but Diame Jr is squirming around nicely.
Sainty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diame Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diame Jr shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dumba Diame Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sainty tests Diame Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sainty gets caught napping as Diame Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Sainty manages to retain guard.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Diame Jr defends easily.
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sainty being controlled here, momentarily.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diame Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diame Jr trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diame Jr advances position into side control!
Diame Jr trying to control the position but Sainty is working away.
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diame Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sainty!
Diame Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sainty is holding on tight.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sainty is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sainty is holding on tight.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Diame Jr takes Sainty's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sainty is in trouble.
Diame Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Sainty tries to buck him off.
Sainty tries to escape the position.
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.
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.
Diame Jr trying to control momentarily.
Sainty is trying to break free.
Sainty tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diame Jr has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sainty is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jones (ranked 434 p4p, 68 weight class) and Light Heavyweight (ranked 453 p4p, 71 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by One - Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luther Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Heavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Heavyweight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones distracts Heavyweight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom.
Jones advances to half guard.
Heavyweight wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is pressing down on Heavyweight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heavyweight is holding on for now.
Heavyweight wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Heavyweight tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Heavyweight wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones 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.
Heavyweight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to advance position but Heavyweight won't allow it.
Heavyweight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heavyweight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heavyweight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones throwing strikes but Heavyweight manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Heavyweight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight controlling the position from side mount.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Heavyweight wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Heavyweight with a nice cross.
Heavyweight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Heavyweight closes the distance and clinches.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavyweight can do to turn this around?
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is working for takedown but Heavyweight is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heavyweight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heavyweight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Luther Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heavyweight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heavyweight wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones 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.
Heavyweight tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones working for a triangle but Heavyweight defends it easily.
Heavyweight tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Heavyweight looking to pass the guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heavyweight trying to control the position here.
Jones trying to control but Heavyweight is working from the bottom.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heavyweight controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Heavyweight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones pushing down on Heavyweight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heavyweight keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Heavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jones tries to clinch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up.
Heavyweight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Heavyweight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones throws a body punch but Heavyweight moves out of range.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heavyweight is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heavyweight is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heavyweight is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heavyweight avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heavyweight keeps working.
Jones is pressing down on Heavyweight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heavyweight is holding on for now.
Heavyweight is looking to improve his position.
Jones working Heavyweight over with strikes.
Heavyweight is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Heavyweight is having none of it.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Heavyweight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Heavyweight seems keen to control Jones's posture.
That's two 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.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heavyweight controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Heavyweight managing to control the position.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Heavyweight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Heavyweight!
Heavyweight 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heavyweight is stalling in the full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones won't allow Heavyweight to sweep him here.
Heavyweight keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heavyweight's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones prevents Heavyweight from improving his position.
Heavyweight keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heavyweight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heavyweight can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to take a breather but Heavyweight is having none of it.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jones!
An out of breath Luther Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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