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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thurman Murphy (ranked 4809 p4p, 5298 weight class) and Junior Senior (ranked 498 p4p, 524 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thurman Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Senior!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Senior enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Senior manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Senior pushes Murphy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Senior or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Senior tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Senior tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Senior to the mat! Senior manages to get full guard.
Murphy prevents Senior from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Senior trying to control the position.
Senior 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Senior is retaining full guard.
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Senior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Senior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Senior!
Senior stands up and beckons Murphy to his feet.
Senior wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Senior is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Senior's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Senior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Senior is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Senior trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior preventing the sweep.
Senior forces his way into half guard.
Murphy is positioning himself well to prevent Senior advancing to mount.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Senior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Senior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Senior is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Senior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Senior.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Senior is controlling well.
Senior throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Senior is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Murphy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Senior!
Junior Senior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bassfish (ranked 5297 p4p, 4783 weight class) and Maxwell Leaf (ranked 573 p4p, 544 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Bassfish !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaf looking to score a takedown here. Bassfish is defending well but Leaf drives through and ends up in Bassfish 's guard.
Leaf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leaf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bassfish . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Leaf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leaf throws a strike but Bassfish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bassfish is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leaf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bassfish loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassfish trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom.
Leaf wriggles free and stands up.
Bassfish fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leaf to the ground. Bassfish is now in Leaf's guard.
Bassfish wants to pass the guard but Leaf is keeping the position.
Leaf is looking to stand up but Bassfish isn't so interested in that idea.
Leaf has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bassfish has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bassfish is working for takedown but Leaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leaf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bassfish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Leaf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bassfish is trying to control the position but Leaf postures up.
Bassfish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leaf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaf is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bassfish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leaf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bassfish bucks up and tries to throw Leaf off but instead Leaf has got his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bassfish wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leaf controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Leaf might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bassfish trying to control the position but Leaf manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Leaf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bassfish jabs at Leaf's body.
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bassfish quickly recovers to half guard.
Leaf drops an elbow to the side of Bassfish 's head.
Bassfish is trying to maintain the position but Leaf is very close to passing his half guard.
Bassfish moves into full guard.
Bassfish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leaf controls the pace.
Leaf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassfish looking to control.
Bassfish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leaf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leaf lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassfish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leaf sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bassfish tries to clinch but Leaf moves away
and Leaf counters with a nice body shot.
Bassfish 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bassfish duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from Bassfish .
Leaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bassfish did well to prevent Leaf getting side control.
Bassfish is trying to stand back up but Leaf is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leaf is nestled in close to Bassfish , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leaf tries to pass to full mount but Bassfish defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bassfish wants to get back to his feet.
Leaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bassfish 's head.
Leaf is nestled in close to Bassfish , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Leaf 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Leaf.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassfish misses with a wild combination.
Leaf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bassfish to the mat! Bassfish manages to get full guard.
Bassfish has an active guard here but Leaf has managed to pass into half guard.
Bassfish is pressing down on Leaf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bassfish throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bassfish controls Leaf momentarily but Leaf frees himself.
Leaf 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.
Bassfish has momentary wrist control but Leaf slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bassfish working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxwell Leaf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bassfish tries to sprawl but Leaf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leaf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bassfish wants to improve his position but Leaf is controlling well.
Leaf stops Bassfish from getting back to his feet.
Bassfish wants to improve his position but Leaf is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf content to control rather than advance.
Leaf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bassfish wants to control but Leaf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leaf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bassfish is looking to improve his position.
Leaf working Bassfish over with strikes.
Leaf thows a huge punch but Bassfish dodges it nicely.
Leaf controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maxwell Leaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leaf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bassfish is looking to get back to his feet here but Leaf is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bassfish 's back.
Leaf keeps control of the position as Bassfish tries to break free.
Bassfish just trying to survive but Leaf is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bassfish is trying to get back to his feet but Leaf has full control of the position and if anything, Bassfish has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Bassfish 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Leaf.
Bassfish just trying to survive but Leaf is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Leaf has the hooks in. Bassfish is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maxwell Leaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bassfish looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
What can Bassfish do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bassfish tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Leaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leaf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Leaf!
Maxwell Leaf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jackson (ranked 5285 p4p, 3041 weight class) and Tiger Whtie (ranked 523 p4p, 358 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Whtie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whtie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Whtie doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson gets to his feet. Whtie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Whtie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Whtie circles away.
Whtie has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Whtie looking to slow down the pace here.
Whtie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whtie lands a nice knee to the body.
Whtie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whtie tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whtie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Whtie lands a knee to the head.
Whtie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whtie connects with a knee to the head.
Whtie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whtie to keep the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whtie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whtie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Whtie.
A knee to the head by Whtie.
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!
Whtie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whtie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whtie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whtie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whtie digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whtie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Whtie lands a knee to the body.
Whtie taking a breather.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Whtie.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Whtie has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whtie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whtie.
Whtie connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Whtie lands a knee to the head.
Jackson pulls Whtie into guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Whtie's head. It's preventing any offense from Whtie, at least for the moment.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whtie is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whtie throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Whtie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Whtie from standing up.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson working for a triangle but Whtie defends it easily.
Whtie postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whtie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Whtie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whtie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whtie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whtie is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Whtie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stands up and beckons Whtie to his feet.
Whtie tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Whtie moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whtie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whtie lands a knee to the head.
Whtie scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Whtie has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Whtie.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Whtie regains guard immediately.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whtie wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Donny Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whtie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whtie is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiger Whtie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Whtie has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whtie to keep the fight standing.
Whtie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Whtie struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whtie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whtie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whtie stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whtie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Whtie has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Whtie with a knee to the head.
Whtie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Whtie lands a knee to the head.
Whtie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiger Whtie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whtie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whtie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Whtie to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whtie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Whtie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whtie lands an elbow inside.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Whtie has double underhooks.
Whtie lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Whtie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson jumps guard but Whtie stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whtie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Whtie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whtie is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whtie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Whtie is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whtie tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Whtie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whtie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whtie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Whtie wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Whtie seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Whtie wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Whtie trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Whtie pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whtie prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Whtie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Whtie is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
Whtie wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is dominant here and he's now got Whtie's back!
I would not like to be Whtie right now.
Jackson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Whtie is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Whtie has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
Whtie trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Whtie wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson has Whtie flattened out and is raining down punches.
Whtie trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
Jackson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whtie trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Whtie tries to buck him off.
Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Whtie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Whtie is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whtie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whtie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Whtie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 5284 p4p, 3488 weight class) and Shill Gunny (ranked 572 p4p, 435 weight class). Jimmy Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shill Gunny's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shill Gunny!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunny tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunny misses with a double jab.
A combination from Gunny does no damage.
Gunny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunny wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunny throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Gunny looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Gunny just gets out of the way.
Johnson tries a low kick but Gunny avoids it.
Gunny is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Gunny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunny tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunny throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Gunny throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Gunny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson forces Gunny back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gunny to keep the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to drag Gunny to the mat but Gunny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Gunny moves out of range easily.
Gunny throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunny.
Gunny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunny throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunny sprawls and moves away.
Johnson lands a head kick!
 It looks like Shill Gunny has been cut.
Shill Gunny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunny throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Gunny looks winded!
Gunny misses with a double jab.
Gunny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson dives in and grabs Gunny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunny pushes down on Johnson 's head and hops out.
Gunny looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunny is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Gunny circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunny looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Gunny tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Gunny is blocking nicely.
Gunny wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Gunny holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Gunny tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Gunny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunny tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunny being controlled against the cage.
Gunny wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson prevents Gunny from breaking the clinch.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunny is aware though and is defending well.
Gunny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunny decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson , up you get!
Johnson rushes Gunny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shill Gunny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shill Gunny'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.
Sloppy strikes from Gunny. Those never looked like landing.
Gunny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson darts in and clinches Gunny up against the cage.
Johnson has Gunny pressed against the cage, preventing Gunny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunny throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Gunny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Gunny counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Gunny to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunny is breathing heavily.
Gunny misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Gunny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunny sprawls well. Gunny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunny looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson .
Johnson forces Gunny back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is working for takedown but Gunny is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Gunny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunny tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson pulls Gunny into guard.
Johnson seems keen to control Gunny's posture.
Gunny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Gunny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunny gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunny tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunny stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunny wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunny.
Gunny misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunny as he jumps to the side.
Gunny misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunny is just out of range.
Gunny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shill Gunny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Gunny.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunny gets underhooks to prevent Johnson 's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shill Gunny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shill Gunny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunny fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunny throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunny is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Gunny circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson dives in and grabs Gunny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunny pushes down on Johnson 's head and hops out.
Gunny looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Gunny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gunny sprawls and moves away.
Gunny lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunny looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunny.
Gunny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Gunny does no damage.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunny stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson . Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gunny tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Gunny's guard.
Gunny is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Gunny is keeping the position.
Johnson gets to his feet. Gunny looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunny's efforts to push away.
Johnson keeps control of Gunny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunny gets underhooks to prevent Johnson 's takedown attempt.
Johnson just leaning against Gunny, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Gunny's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gunny wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Gunny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gunny!
Gunny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Gunny blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Gunny fails to land with a series of punches.
As Gunny tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunny manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Gunny avoids them all with ease.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Gunny is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunny down to the mat. Gunny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Gunny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Johnson backs off Gunny throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Gunny throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Gunny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunny is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Gunny circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson 's head backwards.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunny.
Gunny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson .
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Gunny moved away.
Jimmy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunny throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Gunny avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shill Gunny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shill Gunny!
Post fight, Shill Gunny took to the microphone: 'Come get knocked out, I'm the toughest fight at 185 everyone knows, and everyone is scared.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sick Rat (ranked 4149 p4p, 6610 weight class) and Tom Donaldson (ranked 487 p4p, 625 weight class). Sick Rat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sick Rat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson avoids the head kick by Rat.
Sick Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rat throws a series of punches but Donaldson moves out of range.
Rat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rat throws a nice head kick!
Donaldson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rat. Rat obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Rat.
Rat thuds a left hand into Donaldson's body.
Donaldson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rat misses with a head kick.
Donaldson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donaldson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donaldson blocks a head kick by Rat.
Rat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rat sets himself, and Donaldson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rat avoids it this time.
Rat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donaldson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rat connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rat.
A head kick misses from Rat.
And Donaldson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rat lands a head kick!
Rat misses with a few strikes there.
Rat is breathing heavily.
Donaldson throws a jab when Rat was well out of range.
Rat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Rat misses.
Donaldson blocks a head kick by Rat.
Donaldson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sick Rat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rat.
Rat throws a head kick but Donaldson moves out of range.
It seemed like Donaldson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rat throws a body shot but no joy.
Donaldson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donaldson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rat's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donaldson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donaldson 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.
Donaldson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donaldson prevents Rat from getting back to his feet.
Donaldson stands and throws Rat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Donaldson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donaldson landing strikes from the mount and Rat is in trouble!
Donaldson lands a nice shot to the head.
Donaldson controlling the pace for now.
Rat tries to buck Donaldson off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donaldson controlling the position easily from mount.
Donaldson landing strikes from the mount and Rat is in trouble!
Donaldson looking to isolate an arm here. Rat doesn't see it coming and as Donaldson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Donaldson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Donaldson!
After winning the bout, Tom Donaldson 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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