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HFC 10: Big Bang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cowelll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xenofonte Filomeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filomeno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time Is Running Out - Muse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cowelll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xenofonte Filomeno!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filomeno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cowelll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filomeno.
Cowelll keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Cowelll.
Filomeno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cowelll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cowelll throws a right hand that Filomeno ducks under and follows up with a left that Filomeno also avoids with ease.
Filomeno shoots for a takedown but Cowelll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Filomeno.
Cowelll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cowelll lands with a cross.
Filomeno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cowelll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filomeno.
Cowelll blocks a head kick by Filomeno.
Cowelll scores with a three punch combo!
Cowelll lands a really nice looking cross but Filomeno seems unphased.
Filomeno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Cowelll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xenofonte Filomeno.
Filomeno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cowelll misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowelll jabs at Filomeno's body.
Cowelll misses with a series of wild punches.
Filomeno gets the takedown into side control.
Filomeno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cowelll is trying to buck Filomeno off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filomeno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cowelll is avoiding damage well.
Cowelll pushes Filomeno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Filomeno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Filomeno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Filomeno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cowelll on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cowelll tries to get out of the position.
Filomeno stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cowelll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Filomeno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cowelll sprawls well. Cowelll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filomeno gets slowly back to his feet.
Filomeno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cowelll works Filomeno's body with a nice hook.
Mike Cowelll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowelll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filomeno in his tracks.
Cowelll lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cowelll.
Filomeno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cowelll swivels and escapes.
Filomeno looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowelll misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Cowelll misses.
No joy there for Cowelll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cowelll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cowelll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filomeno.
Cowelll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cowelll cracks Filomeno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cowelll misses with a wild combination.
Cowelll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filomeno.
A lazy left from Cowelll finds it's target.
Filomeno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cowelll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cowelll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cowelll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cowelll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filomeno backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cowelll dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Filomeno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Filomeno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cowelll throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cowelll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cowelll throws a series of punches but Filomeno moves out of range.
Cowelll throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Cowelll scores with a four punch combination!
Cowelll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cowelll tests Filomeno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filomeno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cowelll scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Filomeno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cowelll scores with a one two! Filomeno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Cowelll does no damage.
Filomeno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cowelll scores with a one two! Filomeno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Filomeno is rocked!
Good shot there by Cowelll.
Filomeno is still on wobbly legs! Can Cowelll finish him?
Filomeno is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowelll throws a series of strikes that have Filomeno backpedaling.
Cowelll is working the combinations to good effect here.
Filomeno shoots in and drives through. Cowelll sprawls well.
Cowelll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cowelll cracks Filomeno with a hook to the temple - Filomeno is on wobbly legs here! Cowelll swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Filomeno falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cowelll wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Cowelll!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Valenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maks Luburic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maks Luburic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Valenko!
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, Maks Luburic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luburic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valenko pinned against the cage. Valenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valenko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Luburic gets a clinch.
Valenko tries to break the clinch but Luburic is controlling the position.
Luburic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luburic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Luburic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luburic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valenko is looking to escape.
Luburic with a couple of short strikes.
Luburic content just to control the position here.
Luburic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luburic looking to control but Valenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valenko is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenko is squirming around, avoiding Luburic's attempts to control the action.
Luburic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luburic with shots to the head and body - Valenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Luburic controlling his opponent.
Luburic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valenko is squirming around, avoiding Luburic's attempts to control the action.
Luburic controlling his opponent.
Valenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luburic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luburic tries to control but Valenko wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Maks Luburic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luburic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luburic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valenko's guard.
Luburic trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luburic wanted to stand there but Valenko had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luburic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenko has a closed guard, preventing Luburic from standing up.
Luburic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ivan Valenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valenko dodges the punch combination from Luburic.
Valenko dodges the punch combination from Luburic.
A head kick misses from Valenko.
Luburic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luburic stops Valenko from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Luburic is going to stand back up.
Valenko is trying to stand up here but Luburic is controlling him well.
Valenko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Luburic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Valenko.
Valenko kicks Luburic off and gets back to his feet.
Luburic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valenko tries to avoid it but Luburic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valenko to the ground. Valenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses.
Luburic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valenko tries to circle away but Luburic has him pinned against the cage.
Valenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luburic has him pressed against the cage.
Luburic breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Luburic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luburic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luburic works over Valenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Luburic lands a jab to the head.
Valenko tries to keep at a distance but Luburic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luburic manages to break the clinch.
Luburic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luburic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valenko.
Luburic wants to clinch up but Valenko keeps it at a distance.
Luburic moves in looking to clinch but Valenko pushes him off.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses
and Luburic counters with a three punch combo that has Valenko backing up. Valenko nods at Luburic to acknowledge the strikes.
Luburic doesn't manage to clinch there - Valenko circles away.
Luburic moves into the clinch.
Luburic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luburic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Luburic gets a takedown into half guard.
Luburic decides to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Valenko misses
and Luburic moves into the clinch.
Valenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Luburic misses.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Luburic counters with a one-two to the body.
Maks Luburic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luburic tries to bum rush Valenko with a series of wild strikes but Valenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luburic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Valenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luburic has closed the distance and engaged Valenko in a clinch.
Valenko prevents Luburic from breaking the clinch.
Luburic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses
and Luburic counters with a one-two to the body.
Valenko misses with a head kick.
Valenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luburic avoids the head kick by Valenko.
Valenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luburic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luburic misses with a few strikes there.
Luburic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luburic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luburic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valenko did well to prevent Luburic getting side control.
Luburic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Maks Luburic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valenko wants to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luburic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Valenko kicks off Luburic and gets to his feet.
Valenko dodges the punch combination from Luburic.
Luburic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luburic throws a push kick but Valenko slaps the foot to one side.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick
so Luburic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luburic landing some decent shots from guard.
Luburic chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Luburic wants to clinch up but Valenko keeps it at a distance.
Luburic blocks a head kick by Valenko.
Luburic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valenko's head backwards.
Luburic closes the distance and clinches.
Valenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses.
Luburic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenko but Valenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valenko throws a lazy head kick
and Luburic counters with a series of strikes. Valenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Valenko dodges the punch combination from Luburic.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Luburic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valenko.
Luburic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Luburic doesn't manage to clinch there - Valenko circles away.
Luburic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valenko.
Valenko throws a lazy head kick
and Luburic counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Valenko misses
and Luburic counters with a three punch combo that has Valenko backing up. Valenko nods at Luburic to acknowledge the strikes.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Luburic counters with a series of strikes. Valenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Luburic.
Luburic moves in looking to clinch but Valenko pushes him off.
A head kick from Valenko lands but Luburic takes it in his stride.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses
and Luburic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses
and Luburic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luburic doesn't manage to clinch there - Valenko circles away.
Luburic is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luburic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luburic avoids the head kick by Valenko.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Valenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Luburic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Luburic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luburic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luburic is trying to break the clinch but Valenko has him pressed against the cage.
Luburic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valenko scores with a nice body kick.
Luburic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valenko is trying to defend but Luburic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Valenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Luburic lands with a slapping head kick.
Luburic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Luburic scores with a three punch combo!
Luburic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valenko.
Luburic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valenko did well to prevent Luburic getting side control.
Valenko is staying active underneath Luburic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valenko wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenko is refusing to be controlled, as Luburic sits in half guard.
Luburic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valenko wants to get back to his feet.
Luburic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Valenko controls his leg.
Valenko wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luburic moves into the clinch.
Valenko breaks the clinch.
Luburic doesn't manage to clinch there - Valenko circles away.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Luburic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valenko pushes Luburic off and gets back to his feet.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Luburic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luburic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valenko's efforts to push away.
Luburic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valenko smiles and moves away.
Luburic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luburic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valenko leaves Luburic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Valenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Luburic.
Valenko lands a head kick. Luburic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luburic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick by Valenko misses
and Luburic counters with a three punch combo that has Valenko backing up. Valenko nods at Luburic to acknowledge the strikes.
Valenko moves forwards but Luburic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick and Luburic moves out of range easily.
Valenko misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luburic tries to clinch there but Valenko circles away.
Luburic cracks Valenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Luburic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Valenko misses
and Luburic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valenko is trying to stand.
Luburic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A head kick misses from Valenko.
Valenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Luburic.
Luburic is looking to clinch.
Luburic looks to land a combination. Valenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Luburic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valenko walks into a straight right hand from Luburic.
Luburic throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luburic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valenko connects with a single shot there.
Valenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Luburic.
Luburic throws a series of strikes that have Valenko backpedaling.
Valenko misses with a head kick.
Luburic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luburic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luburic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Luburic duly obliges.
Valenko lands a head kick!
Valenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Maks Luburic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valenko throws a head kick that misses
and Valenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Valenko.
Luburic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luburic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivan Valenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luburic tries to clinch but Valenko moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Luburic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luburic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Luburic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Kraiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Boyko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 Las Vegas, Blaze Kraiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Boyko!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraiden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaze Kraiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraiden shoots in and drives through. Boyko sprawls well.
Kraiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boyko sprawls well. Boyko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kraiden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Kraiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraiden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kraiden. That did some damage!
Kraiden blocks a low kick nicely.
Boyko drops Kraiden with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kraiden! Boyko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Boyko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Navaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raimundo Navaez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Navaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks dives in and grabs Navaez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Navaez pushes down on Hanks's head and hops out.
Hanks fails with a takedown attempt.
Navaez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raimundo Navaez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Hanks.
Hanks fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanks shoots in and drives through. Navaez sprawls well.
Hanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Navaez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navaez 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.
Hanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hanks won't allow Navaez to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navaez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanks has gone for a leg lock! Navaez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanks's guard.
Hanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanks looks gassed!
Navaez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Navaez from controlling successfully.
Hanks has his foot on Navaez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navaez works his way back into a safe position though.
Navaez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Navaez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navaez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navaez has managed to get both his arms back between Hanks's legs - danger averted.
Navaez is working Hanks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navaez is working Hanks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navaez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Navaez wants to control from the top but Hanks keeps moving.
Navaez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Navaez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanks's head.
Navaez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanks on the ground.
Navaez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Navaez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Navaez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Navaez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navaez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Navaez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Navaez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navaez landing some decent shots from guard.
Navaez lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navaez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanks keeping full guard, as Navaez tries to pass.
Hanks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navaez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navaez defends it easily.
Hanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navaez defends well.
Navaez lands a couple of digs.
Navaez is working Hanks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navaez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Navaez working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Navaez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Navaez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navaez landing with the ground and pound.
Hanks keeping moving, preventing Navaez from controlling successfully.
Hanks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navaez defends well.
Navaez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Navaez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Navaez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Navaez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Navaez is defending well. Hanks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Navaez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hanks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Hanks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sanders IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
219 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sanders IV!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders IV shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee lands the left hand.
Sanders IV wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Sanders IV fails to land the takedown.
Sanders IV will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quinn Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Sanders IV.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Sanders IV is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanders IV drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders IV loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders IV throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanders IV throwing strikes but missing.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sanders IV from controlling successfully.
Lee keeping full guard, as Sanders IV tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders IV trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders IV's head.
Sanders IV throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanders IV finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee pulls Sanders IV in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV looking to pass the guard.
Sanders IV wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanders IV is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanders IV wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders IV sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee wants to stand but Sanders IV is controlling the position.
Sanders IV wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Sanders IV throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanders IV's guard. Nice move by Lee!
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.
Sanders IV will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanders IV escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanders IV looks gassed!
Lee gets to his feet. Sanders IV looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanders IV needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee cracks Sanders IV with an open hand slap.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Lee 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.
Lee cracks Sanders IV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanders IV misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanders IV fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee digs a good hook to Sanders IV's body.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mark Sanders IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee punishes Sanders IV's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee jabs Sanders IV right on the nose. Sanders IV blinks but takes it well.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders IV takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee clobbers Sanders IV with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanders IV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanders IV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanders IV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanders IV.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanders IV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanders IV is rocked!
Sanders IV is breathing heavily.
Lee cracks Sanders IV with an open hand slap.
Sanders IV is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee sizes up Sanders IV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee lands a body shot.
Sanders IV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanders IV on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quinn Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee cracks Sanders IV with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sanders IV falls to his knees and Lee doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Sarabia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarabia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Catalunya. The key to victory for David Sarabia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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, David Sarabia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Fulton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton slaps away a takedown attempt from Sarabia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fulton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sarabia doesn't manage to clinch there - Fulton circles away.
Sarabia shoots in looking for a takedown. Fulton tries to sprawl out of it but Sarabia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fulton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sarabia shoots in for a double leg but Fulton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sarabia. 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.
Sarabia moves in looking to clinch but Fulton pushes him off.
Sarabia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarabia tries for a takedown but Fulton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarabia looks to score with a jab to the body but Fulton is just out of range.
No joy there for Sarabia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David Sarabia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarabia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarabia shoots in but Fulton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fulton shoots in and bounces Sarabia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fulton cracks Sarabia with a solid left hand.
Fulton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton distracts Sarabia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fulton controlling from the top position.
Fulton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sarabia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fulton.
Fulton is working Sarabia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fulton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sarabia is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton is stalling in the full guard.
Fulton stopping the sweep attempt from Sarabia.
Fulton distracts Sarabia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sarabia's head.
Fulton prevents Sarabia from getting back to his feet.
Fulton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fulton advances to half guard.
Fulton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fulton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Fulton there.
Sarabia is rocked!
Fulton working over Sarabia with some ground and pound. Sarabia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Sarabia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fulton controlling the action here.
Sarabia seems to have got his legs back now.
Fulton winds up and cracks Sarabia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fulton 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.
Fulton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fulton landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulton content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulton lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton landing strikes from the mount and Sarabia is in trouble!
A big strike lands for Fulton! That's really hurt Sarabia and he's turned his back - Fulton keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fulton jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Fulton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jelani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19
275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabari Jelani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mega Tron!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Tron.
Jelani fails with the takedown.
Jelani with a hook.
Tron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jelani.
Jelani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tron is able to avoid easily.
Tron lands a right hook to the body.
Tron moves out of range of the body kick from Jelani.
Tron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tron throws a right and a left that Jelani avoids nicely.
Jelani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tron.
Tron checks a low kick from Jelani.
Jelani throws a leg kick but Tron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jelani has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tron thuds a left hand into Jelani's body.
Jelani throws a leg kick which misses Tron's front leg but catches the back leg as Tron tries to avoid it.
Tron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tron tests Jelani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jelani misses with a combination
and Tron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jelani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tron swivels and escapes.
Tron misses with the combination.
Jelani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jelani fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Jelani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jelani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tron finds it's way round the side to connect with Jelani's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelani throws a combination that misses
and Tron counters with a nice uppercut.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tron has closed the distance and engaged Jelani in a clinch.
Tron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tron scores with a jab. Jelani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Tron blocks the low kick.
Jelani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tron throws a right hand that Jelani ducks under and follows up with a left that Jelani also avoids with ease.
Tron connects with a jab.
Jelani tries to move into range but Tron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jelani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tron is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jelani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice cross by Tron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jelani.
Tron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tron.
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Jelani is breathing heavily.
Tron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tron.
Tron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tron. That snapped Jelani's head back.
Tron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tron effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jelani smiles and moves away.
Tron doesn't manage to clinch there - Jelani circles away.
Jelani throws a sloppy head kick and Tron moves out of range easily.
Jelani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tron is out of range and Jelani settles back down.
Tron looks to land a combination but Jelani avoids it well.
Jelani avoids the body shot from Tron.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jelani. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jelani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jelani tries to move into range but Tron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jelani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Tron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani'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.
Jelani misses the jab.
Jelani slips a jab from Tron.
Tron scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jelani is defended easily by Tron.
Jelani misses with a low kick.
Jelani with a poor takedown
and Tron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tron forces Jelani back against the cage and clinches.
Tron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Tron.
Tron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tron.
Jelani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jelani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tron's waist but Tron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jelani off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Jelani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tron lands a jab to Jelani's midsection.
Jelani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tron works Jelani's body with a nice hook.
Tron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jelani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
Jelani tries to move into range but Tron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tron stuns Jelani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tron pushes Jelani up against the cage in a clinch.
Tron manages to break the clinch.
Tron cracks Jelani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tron clobbers Jelani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jelani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tron cracks Jelani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jelani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tron works Jelani's body with a nice hook.
Tron dives in and grabs Jelani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jelani pushes down on Tron's head and hops out.
Tron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tron misses with a double jab
and Jelani counters with a left and a right that stings Tron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tron throws a good cross that connects.
Jabari Jelani's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tron takes the fight into the clinch.
Tron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabari Jelani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jelani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Tron does it's job there.
Jelani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tron is out of range and Jelani settles back down.
Tron closes the distance and pushes Jelani back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jelani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jeez, Jabari Jelani's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tron takes the fight into the clinch.
Tron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tron.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jabari Jelani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mega Tron!
Mega Tron is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Takeru Kobayashi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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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 Las Vegas, Takeru Kobayashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Notch Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi misses with a wild combination.
Takeru Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobayashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kobayashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Notch Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Kobayashi.
Kobayashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kobayashi tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi misses with a low kick.
Kobayashi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands the left hand.
Kobayashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kobayashi.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Kobayashi finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Kobayashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kobayashi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kobayashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is pushing down on Kobayashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kobayashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kobayashi tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobayashi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kobayashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Kobayashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Kobayashi catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kobayashi scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kobayashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kobayashi down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobayashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Kobayashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson is working Kobayashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kobayashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson cracks Kobayashi with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Kobayashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kobayashi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kobayashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kobayashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kobayashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kobayashi stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobayashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobayashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kobayashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kobayashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kobayashi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobayashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kobayashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kobayashi defends it.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kobayashi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson winds up and cracks Kobayashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Kobayashi's temple.
Kobayashi pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kobayashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kobayashi is looking to escape.
Notch Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kobayashi is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kobayashi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Notch Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobayashi connects with a body shot.
Kobayashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobayashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kobayashi tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kobayashi wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeru Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Notch Johnson.
Kobayashi is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
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.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobayashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson prevents Kobayashi from breaking the clinch.
Kobayashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi wants to break free but Johnson has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobayashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobayashi tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
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.
Kobayashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobayashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobayashi sprawls well. Kobayashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobayashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kobayashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kobayashi with a hook.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobayashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobayashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobayashi circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson rushes Kobayashi and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson wants the takedown. Kobayashi is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kobayashi's guard against the cage.
Kobayashi wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson passes Kobayashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kobayashi is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson is looking to advance position but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Johnson stops Kobayashi from getting back to his feet.
Kobayashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kobayashi wants to get back to his feet.
Kobayashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kobayashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson working over Kobayashi with some ground and pound. Kobayashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Kobayashi's hands, connecting with Kobayashi's forehead.
Kobayashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Kobayashi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kobayashi.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kobayashi's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Kobayashi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kobayashi's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Notch Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobayashi which made him look bad.
Kobayashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kobayashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kobayashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kobayashi.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobayashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Kobayashi pushes him off.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobayashi can pounce on him.
Kobayashi thumps Johnson with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Kobayashi catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Kobayashi throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kobayashi lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobayashi.
Kobayashi thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobayashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobayashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Takeru Kobayashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobayashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Kobayashi scores with a nice strike.
Kobayashi scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobayashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobayashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kobayashi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kobayashi!
Takeru Kobayashi retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Boy 4 Life. Kimura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Inner Light by Shocking Lemon. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tatsuya Kimura enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Kimura sprawls well.
Kimura forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura lands a nice shot to the body.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kimura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ortiz walks into a jab.
Kimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ortiz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kimura. That one must have hurt.
Kimura instigates a clinch.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kimura is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kimura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortiz or not.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Kimura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortiz or not.
Good body shot from Kimura.
Kimura works on Ortiz's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura has Ortiz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kimura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ortiz tumbling to the mat - Kimura dives into Ortiz's guard.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kimura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kimura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kimura thows a body kick. Ortiz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kimura. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
A big right from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
Ortiz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kimura.
Kimura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kimura's half guard.
Kimura keeping hold of Ortiz's head, controlling as best he can.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz's guard.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortiz controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
Tatsuya Kimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kimura can pounce on him.
Kimura scores with a spinning back kick!
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz's sensitive parts.
Kimura misses with a looping left.
Kimura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kimura thuds his shin into the meat of Ortiz's side.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kimura.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kimura.
Kimura lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Kimura as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura scores with a shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimura has picked Ortiz up - he's going for a ride! Kimura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Ortiz trying to get back to full guard but Kimura takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ortiz is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
Kimura trying to control but Ortiz is having none of it.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Kimura 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kimura really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tatsuya Kimura.
Kimura throws a front kick that sends Ortiz stumbling back into the cage.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
Kimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kimura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kimura has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kimura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kimura lands a nice shot to the body.
Kimura landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Kimura.
Kimura lands a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kimura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ortiz's defenses.
It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.
Kimura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kimura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortiz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep!
Ortiz wants to control but Kimura passes easily into half guard.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Ortiz is defending the position.
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tatsuya Kimura.
Kimura scores with a kick to the body.
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kimura dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kimura takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Kimura thuds his shin into the meat of Ortiz's side.
Kimura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily
and Kimura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kimura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Kimura.
Kimura darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the cage.
Kimura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kimura obliges.
Kimura is pressed up against the cage. Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kimura down to the mat. Kimura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kimura moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimura lands a shot to the body.
Kimura is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kimura lands a left hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kimura obliges.
Kimura lands with a left to the head.
Kimura landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura digs a right hand into Ortiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortiz's gas tank.
Kimura pulls Ortiz into guard.
Kimura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kimura is adopting a defensive guard.
Ortiz throws and elbow that misses. Kimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Kimura!
Kimura pushing down on Ortiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kimura slows the pace down in half guard.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Ortiz won't allow it.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Kimura!
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