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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Unit struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
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, D Unit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unit closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unit walks away with a smile on his face. Pacquiao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unit closes the distance but Pacquiao moves to the side
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Unit rushes Pacquiao and presses him up against the cage.
Pacquiao misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Unit looks gassed!
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao - that landed with a thud.
Pacquiao working Unit over with knees to the body.
Pacquiao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pacquiao missing with knees to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Unit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao gets control of Unit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pacquiao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao is working hard here to advance position.
Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pacquiao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Unit defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Unit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pacquiao's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Unit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to bench press Unit off him but Unit keeps the position.
Pacquiao tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Pacquiao wants to control but Unit is having none of it.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unit stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Pacquiao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Unit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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 Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Unit closes the distance and pushes Pacquiao back into the cage.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Unit manages to get underhooks.
Unit scores a nice knee to the body.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pacquiao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Unit manages to get underhooks.
Unit lands a knee to the body.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Unit won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unit wants to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unit keeps working.
Pacquiao is trying to get an arm triangle but Unit is defending well.
Pacquiao working the strikes but Unit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacquiao is stalling here. Unit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pacquiao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Unit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Unit working away.
Pacquiao tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Unit presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Unit gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pacquiao is working for a kimura but Unit is defending it quite comfortably.
Unit has one foot on Pacquiao's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters by clinching up.
Unit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Unit landing knees to the head.
Pacquiao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unit is pressed up against the cage. Pacquiao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Unit down to the mat. Unit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Unit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pacquiao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unit has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao tries to break free but Unit pushes him back against the cage.
Unit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pacquiao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacquiao 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 second round but I would say that Manny Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Unit avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Unit clinches but Pacquiao breaks the clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a head kick. That will keep Unit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pacquiao tries to keep at a distance but Unit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Unit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Unit tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Unit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unit as he avoids it easily.
Pacquiao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Unit will feel that in the morning.
Unit clinches up with Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Unit missing with knees to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pacquiao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Unit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Unit holds him up against the cage and eventually Pacquiao drops back down to his feet.
Pacquiao lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao jumps guard and drags Unit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit tries to stand but Pacquiao is controlling from the bottom.
Pacquiao has his foot on Unit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unit works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pacquiao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pacquiao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pacquiao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unit tries to clinch up
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Unit thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Unit tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Unit to the ground. Unit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Unit darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
Unit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pacquiao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Unit throws knees to the body.
Unit trying to land knees to the body.
Unit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacquiao avoids the damage to the body.
Pacquiao managing to block the knees to the body from Unit.
Pacquiao jumps into guard, dragging Unit to the mat.
Unit postures up.
Pacquiao has his foot on Unit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unit works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Pacquiao has his foot on Unit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unit works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Unit pushes his legs off easily.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao looking to control.
Unit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
D Unit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Unit moves out of range easily.
Unit is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manny Pacquiao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pacquiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunky Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg has chosen GOLDBERG as his entrance music. Bill Goldberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chunky Bard's chin.
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265 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chunky Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bard working away.
Goldberg defending against the ground and pound.
Goldberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bard tries for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Bard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goldberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bard 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.
Bard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bard has a takedown stuffed.
Goldberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking to clinch.
Bard shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldberg tries to sprawl out of it but Bard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goldberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldberg swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunky Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldberg swivels and escapes.
Goldberg tries to bum rush Bard with a series of wild strikes but Bard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bard gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Bard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is trying to control Bard's posture but Bard avoids it.
Bard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Goldberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bard is controlling him well.
Goldberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Goldberg explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Goldberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldberg with a poor takedown
and Bard counters with a shoot takedown. Goldberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg pushes Bard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goldberg looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goldberg!
Bard breaks from Goldberg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bard lands a nice shot to the head.
Bard breaks from Goldberg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is bucking up trying to escape but Bard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bard lands with some strikes.
Bard lands a big elbow.
Bard with good strikes from the mount here!
Bard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bard loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Goldberg scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bard land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bard stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chunky Bard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Maserati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maserati comes into the arena with Not Falling blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Maserati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maserati.
Maserati throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maserati misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Maserati does no damage.
Maserati misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Maserati sprawls well.
Maserati misses with a two punch combination.
Maserati tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maserati misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins moves out of range as Maserati strikes.
Maserati throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
A combination from Maserati does no damage.
Maserati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maserati throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maserati, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maserati, who protects the arm well.
Maserati tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maserati is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
Maserati wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to control the position but Maserati is working away.
Jenkins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maserati's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maserati on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jenkins prevents Maserati from escaping the position.
Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maserati is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Maserati is pushing Jenkins's head away, looking to escape. Jenkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Jenkins staying calm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins lands some shots froms side control.
Jenkins is putting a hurting on Maserati here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jenkins lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Maserati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maserati knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Maserati is trying to buck Jenkins off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maserati tries to improve position but can't.
Maserati is breathing heavily.
Jenkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jenkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jenkins lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Jenkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maserati tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jenkins wants to control the pace but Maserati is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins lands a heavy elbow.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Jenkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jenkins scoring with strikes but Maserati is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maserati taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornell Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JAY SIMPSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornell Jackson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cornell Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JAY SIMPSON!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to clinch there but SIMPSON circles away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but SIMPSON is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SIMPSON swivels and escapes.
SIMPSON goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
SIMPSON jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SIMPSON takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SIMPSON throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but SIMPSON swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SIMPSON gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson stands up and waves to SIMPSON to follow him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SIMPSON pinned against the cage. SIMPSON gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson slips a straight right by SIMPSON.
SIMPSON fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
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.
Jackson 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.
SIMPSON is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but SIMPSON extends an breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by SIMPSON.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JAY SIMPSON!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Miller Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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26
156 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Miller Rossi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Morton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morton shoots in but Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morton tries for a takedown but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morton looks to land a combination but Rossi avoids it well.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Luiz Miller Rossi has been cut.
Morton shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luiz Miller Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Morton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morton shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morton. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi throws a series of punches but Morton moves out of range.
Morton tries for a takedown but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morton looks gassed!
Morton fails with a takedown attempt.
Morton closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Morton pushes Rossi against the cage but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rossi swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Morton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morton tries for a takedown but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Rossi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat.
Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.
Rossi digs a good hook to Morton's body.
A good leg kick by Rossi.
Morton shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Morton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morton takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morton manages to avoid it.
Rossi throws a leg kick that misses.
Morton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morton misses with a straight left.
Morton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
Morton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossi is looking to wear down Morton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rossi swinging wildly here.
Morton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Rossi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossi wants it to stay on the feet.
Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Morton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rossi sprawls well. Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morton gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi misses with a double jab
and Morton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morton with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Luiz Miller Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luiz Miller Rossi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Morton moved out of range nicely.
Rossi motions for Morton to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luiz Miller Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morton throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morton counters with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Rossi.
Rossi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luiz Miller Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Morton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Morton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morton takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morton somewhat.
Rossi scores with a three punch combo!
Morton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rossi pinned against the cage. Rossi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morton looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.
Rossi cracks the inside of Morton's front leg.
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.
Morton fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Morton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rossi. No joy for Morton on that attempt.
Morton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a nice combination. Morton backs away looking to recover.
Rossi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morton is looking for a kimura but Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morton to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morton prevents Rossi from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morton is trying for a kimura here. Rossi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Morton wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Morton!
Mark Morton is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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222 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirk Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rotberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotberg keeps working.
Rotberg manages to get back to half guard.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rotberg defending well though.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotberg is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is looking to pass Rotberg's guard but actually Rotberg recovers to full guard.
Murphy won't allow Rotberg to sweep him here.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotberg is keeping the position for now.
Rotberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murphy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Murphy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rotberg is looking for a sweep.
Rotberg struggling a bit here.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotberg keeps working.
Rotberg struggling a bit here.
Rotberg wants to get back to his feet but Murphy drags him back down.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy shoots in but Rotberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rotberg thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Rotberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Rotberg misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rotberg.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Rotberg cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
It looks like Kirk Murphy has been cut.
No joy there for Rotberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ilan Rotberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotberg throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Rotberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rotberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Rotberg saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murphy prevents Rotberg from improving his position.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Rotberg won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg trying to control from the bottom.
Rotberg wants to get back to his feet.
Rotberg is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rotberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Rotberg sprawls well.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Rotberg cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Rotberg tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rotberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Rotberg moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rotberg misses its intended target.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rotberg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Ilan Rotberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Murphy.
Rotberg throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Rotberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rotberg takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy slips under a jab from Rotberg.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rotberg checks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Rotberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Rotberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Rotberg misses with a body shot.
Rotberg avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Rotberg.
Rotberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Rotberg throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rotberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rotberg scores with a body shot.
Rotberg misses with a combination
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
Rotberg is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy prevents Rotberg from standing back up.
Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Rotberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Rotberg is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Rotberg gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rotberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rotberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Rotberg throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rotberg preventing the sweep.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Rotberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Rotberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rotberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rotberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rotberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rotberg misses with a two punch combination.
Rotberg loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rotberg.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rotberg blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Rotberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotberg counters with a two punch combo.
A lazy left from Rotberg finds it's target.
A jab from Rotberg misses.
Rotberg avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Some wild striking there from Rotberg.
Rotberg throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rotberg misses.
Rotberg misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rotberg's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy stops Rotberg from standing up.
Rotberg 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.
Rotberg has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Murphy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rotberg is controlling Murphy's posture.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy stops Rotberg from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Murphy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rotberg misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
A jab from Rotberg misses.
Murphy gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Rotberg is trying to control but can't.
Murphy trying to control the action but Rotberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotberg wants to control but Murphy passes easily into half guard.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rotberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rotberg is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well.
Rotberg trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Rotberg defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rotberg lands a jab to the head.
Rotberg misses with a wild combination.
Ilan Rotberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Rotberg looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rotberg counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rotberg to the mat! Rotberg manages to get full guard.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Rotberg wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotberg pulls Murphy in to control the position.
Rotberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirk Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rotberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rotberg lands a two punch combo.
Murphy checks a low kick from Rotberg.
Ilan Rotberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rotberg.
Rotberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Rotberg.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Rotberg with an uppercut!
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Rotberg checks it.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rotberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Rotberg throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Rotberg misses the target.
Rotberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rotberg!
Rotberg wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Kirk Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy unloading with bombs!
It looks like Ilan Rotberg has been cut.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks Rotberg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rotberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murphy landing strikes from the mount.
Ilan Rotberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy cracks Rotberg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rotberg is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rotberg controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rotberg 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilan Rotberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hass is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ain't No Rest For the Wicked-Cage the Elephant. Andrew Dinero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Dinero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hass!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero cracks Hass with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Hass has been cut.
Hass is looking to clinch.
Hass throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dinero was covering up waiting for the punch and Hass finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinero looking for a guillotine here but Hass defends easily.
Dinero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hass is looking to improve his position but Dinero isn't that keen on the idea.
Hass tries to hold on but Dinero postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero wants to finish this one by submission but Hass is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dinero.
Hass is looking to get to half guard.
Hass is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dinero working for a submission but Hass is keeping him at bay.
Dinero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hass is surviving well by controlling Dinero's body position as best he can.
Dinero is looking to stand but Dinero has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hass is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hass regains half guard.
Hass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hass does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dinero 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.
Dinero is breathing heavily.
Dinero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hass defends it well.
Hass looking for submissions off his back.
Hass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinero pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dinero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hass manages to avoid it.
Dinero misses with a takedown attempt
and Hass counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinero misses with a takedown
and Hass counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hass shoots and misses
and Dinero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinero.
Dinero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Dinero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrew Dinero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hass throws a hook but Dinero blocks it.
Dinero throws a sloppy body shot
and Hass moves into the clinch.
Hass tries for a takedown but Dinero manages to get underhooks.
Dinero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Dinero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dinero can't get the takedown.
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 Andrew Dinero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hass avoids the body shot from Dinero.
Hass lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinero's head.
Hass ducks right into an uppercut from Dinero.
Hass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinero.
Dinero misses with a combination
and Hass counters with a straight right hand.
Dinero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dinero throws a combination that misses
and Hass counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinero. Hass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinero shoots and misses
and Hass decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinero's guard.
Hass is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hass stands and throws Dinero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dinero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dinero is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinero tries to improve position but can't.
Hass trying to control the position but Dinero is working away.
Hass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dinero, who protects the arm well.
Dinero regains half guard.
Hass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dinero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dinero.
Hass blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Dinero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hass doesn't seem phased though.
Hass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dinero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hass off and has taken his back!
Dinero wants to control but Hass is keeping busy.
Hass fending off the submission attempt from Dinero.
Dinero not allowing Hass to control his hands.
Jack Hass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hass breaks Dinero's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hass stays in close to Dinero's body and controls the position.
Hass stands and throws Dinero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinero manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero is pressing down on Hass's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hass forces his way into half guard.
Hass wants to control but Dinero is keeping him busy.
Dinero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hass is sitting in close to Dinero's body. Dinero has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hass is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hass is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dinero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrew Dinero!
Andrew Dinero is the new light heavyweight champion!
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