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WFC- Friday Night Fights 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Evans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaine Deschain!
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, Marcus Evans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Evans scores with a jab. Deschain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deschain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deschain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deschain misses with the combination.
Deschain misses with the combination.
Evans stuns Deschain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans lands a jab to Deschain's midsection.
Deschain is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Deschain misses with an uppercut.
Evans stuns Deschain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Evans cracks Deschain with an uppercut from hell and Deschain crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Evans's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Deschain is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Evans loads up on a big left hand. Deschain felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Evans looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Deschain can't hide his disappointment, as Evans celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Evans!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Barral acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Silver!
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, Renato Barral!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral fails with a takedown attempt.
Silver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barral but Barral pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barral shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barral thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barral drops back looking for a leg! Silver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silver manages to kick Barral off! Barral jumps back into Silver's guard.
Barral looks gassed!
Barral postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barral, into his guard.
Barral looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver passes into half guard.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barral on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silver connects with a nice short shot to Barral's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barral makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barral.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver tries to free his leg and advance position but Barral is retaining full guard.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Barral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.
Barral keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Barral had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silver defends it easily.
Silver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Silver trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barral misses with a takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a one-two to the body.
Barral has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver finds it's way round the side to connect with Barral's head.
Silver forces Barral back against the cage and clinches.
Silver has Barral pressed against the cage, preventing Barral from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silver pulls Barral into guard.
Silver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silver is adopting a defensive guard.
Silver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barral advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver can't do much from the bottom here.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Barral has hold of Silver's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Silver seems comfortable defending it but Barral has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Silver is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Silver is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barral couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Barral!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Cayro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gilden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Cayro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Gilden!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cayro shoots in but no luck this time.
Gilden looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gilden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cayro gets a clinch.
Gilden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cayro tries to score a body lock takedown but Gilden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cayro wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Cayro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilden drags the fight down to the ground.
Cayro throws a big right hand that misses.
Cayro trying to control but Gilden is working from the bottom.
Cayro wants to pass the guard but Gilden is keeping the position.
Gilden being controlled here, momentarily.
Cayro wants to stand but Gilden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cayro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cayro looking to pass the guard.
Cayro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gilden looks to clinch
and Cayro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gilden won't be happy with that.
Cayro trying to control the position but Gilden is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cayro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gilden, who protects the arm well.
Cayro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cayro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gilden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calvin Cayro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo SIlva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo SIlva!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIlva shoots in for a double leg but Bauer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bauer moves into range and clinches up with SIlva.
Bauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Bauer lands a left hand.
Bauer decides to pull guard.
SIlva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SIlva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SIlva 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.
Bauer looking to hit a scissor sweep but SIlva is one step ahead there.
Bauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SIlva won't allow Bauer to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SIlva drops back looking for a leg! Bauer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bauer manages to kick SIlva off! SIlva jumps back into Bauer's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
SIlva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
SIlva preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SIlva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bauer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SIlva defends it easily.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SIlva looks gassed!
Bauer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
SIlva drops back looking for a leg! Bauer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bauer manages to kick SIlva off! SIlva jumps back into Bauer's guard.
SIlva forces his way into half guard.
Bauer looking for submissions off his back.
SIlva is trying to work for a kimura but Bauer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer wants to get back to full guard.
SIlva wants to work for an arm triangle but Bauer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bauer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
SIlva 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.
Bauer 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.
Bauer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
SIlva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SIlva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SIlva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SIlva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SIlva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SIlva passes Bauer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bauer actively working from the bottom here.
Bauer is trying to get back to full guard.
SIlva seems to be looking for submissions.
Bauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SIlva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SIlva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SIlva preventing the sweep.
SIlva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and SIlva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SIlva drops back looking for a leg! Bauer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bauer manages to kick SIlva off! SIlva jumps back into Bauer's guard.
Bauer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
SIlva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
SIlva drops back looking for a leg! Bauer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bauer manages to kick SIlva off! SIlva jumps back into Bauer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo SIlva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
SIlva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bauer as he avoids it easily.
SIlva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
SIlva tries for a kimura but Bauer is defending well.
Bauer sneaks back into half guard.
Bauer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SIlva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SIlva's back!
SIlva fending off the submission attempt from Bauer.
Bauer is trying to stick to SIlva's back but SIlva is turning into Bauer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bauer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by SIlva.
Bauer wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SIlva drops back looking for a leg! Bauer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bauer manages to kick SIlva off! SIlva jumps back into Bauer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SIlva won't allow Bauer to sweep him here.
SIlva passes into half guard.
Bauer is looking to control SIlva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bauer avoid being mounted?
Bauer is trying to get back to full guard.
SIlva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bauer defends it well.
SIlva is working for a submission of some sort.
Bauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIlva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bauer trying to control here.
Bauer is looking for a sweep. SIlva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SIlva is working for a submission of some sort.
Bauer gets back to full guard.
SIlva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIlva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
SIlva passes into half guard.
SIlva is looking for a kimura but Bauer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SIlva to get the leverage.
SIlva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SIlva wants to pass the guard but Bauer is defending well.
SIlva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bauer won't allow SIlva to pass to mount.
Bauer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
SIlva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bauer defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bauer tries to get to full guard but SIlva has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SIlva.
Bauer rushes SIlva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SIlva is trying to drag Bauer to the mat but Bauer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jack Bauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo SIlva.
SIlva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bauer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bauer moves into the clinch.
Bauer lands a right hand.
Bauer gets underhooks to prevent SIlva's takedown attempt.
Bauer digs a right hand into SIlva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on SIlva's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo SIlva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bauer clinches with his opponent.
Bauer lands an uppercut.
Bauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Bauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bauer throws a punch but it's blocked by SIlva.
SIlva blocks an uppercut.
Bauer lands a hook to the side of the head.
SIlva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
SIlva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bauer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bauer moves into range and clinches up with SIlva.
Bauer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bauer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bauer cracks SIlva with a nice body shot.
Bauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
SIlva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bauer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Bauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo SIlva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bauer moves into the clinch.
Bauer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SIlva backwards.
Bauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIlva tries for a takedown but Bauer manages to get underhooks.
Bauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bauer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bauer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bauer.
Bauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bauer stops a takedown attempt from SIlva.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bauer lands a left hand that snaps the head of SIlva backwards.
Bauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
SIlva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bauer is trying to keep an underhook but SIlva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
SIlva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
SIlva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer tries to roll over but SIlva keeps him under control.
SIlva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bauer is just riding it out for now. SIlva eventually gives up the hold.
SIlva is working for a submission of some sort.
Jack Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SIlva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bauer looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIlva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
SIlva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SIlva seems to be working for a kimura but Bauer defends the submission attempt.
Bauer works his way to full guard. Good work.
SIlva has gone for a leg lock! Bauer slips out almost immediately though and dives into SIlva's guard.
Bauer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SIlva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bauer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bauer closes the distance and clinches.
SIlva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bauer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Bauer.
A nice left hand lands by Bauer.
Bauer throws a punch but it's blocked by SIlva.
A head punch on the inside from Bauer fails to land.
Bauer tries to work over SIlva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
SIlva is working for takedown but Bauer is calmly controlling the position for now.
SIlva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bauer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
SIlva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bauer lands with a right to the head.
SIlva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bauer prevents it.
Bauer digs a right hand into SIlva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on SIlva's gas tank.
Bauer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
SIlva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bauer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bauer lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Bauer.
I think SIlva 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo SIlva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Machete Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolles Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machete Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolles Rubio!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown but Juarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rubio fails with the takedown.
Machete Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolles Rubio.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juarez but Juarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juarez sprawls well. Juarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubio gets slowly back to his feet.
Juarez scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rolles Rubio has been cut.
Juarez gets a clinch.
Rubio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubio looks gassed!
Juarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Juarez scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juarez forces Rubio back against the cage and clinches.
Juarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rubio's face.
Juarez breaks from the clinch.
Juarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Juarez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rolles Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juarez throws a combination. Rubio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rubio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juarez circles away.
Juarez drops Rubio with a right and a left! Juarez comes rushing in but Rubio regains his composure and manages to keep Juarez in guard.
Rubio is rocked!
Rubio looking for a guillotine here but Juarez defends easily.
Juarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juarez passes into side control.
Rubio is looking to regain half guard here but Juarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Juarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rubio shoots in but no luck this time.
Rubio dives in and grabs Juarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juarez pushes down on Rubio's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Juarez scores with a jab to the head.
Juarez throws a combination. Rubio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Juarez stalks Rubio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rubio's face. Rubio staggers backwards, shaken.
Juarez shoots for a takedown but Rubio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juarez lands a slapping body shot.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Juarez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rubio tries for a takedown but Juarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubio fails to land the takedown.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rubio but Rubio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rubio is working for a guillotine from mount but Juarez frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Juarez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Juarez!
Rubio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rubio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rubio's legs - danger averted.
Juarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rubio is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubio is looking for a triangle here but Juarez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rubio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juarez off and has taken his back!
Rubio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Juarez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juarez is trying to get back to his feet but Rubio has full control of the position and if anything, Juarez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machete Juarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolles Rubio'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.
Rubio has a takedown stuffed.
Juarez clinches up against the cage.
Rubio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juarez!
Juarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Rubio dives in and grabs Juarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juarez pushes down on Rubio's head and hops out.
Machete Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolles Rubio.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Juarez!
Juarez rushes Rubio and presses him up against the cage.
Juarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juarez lands with a nice combination. Rubio backs away looking to recover.
Juarez works over Rubio's head and body with a nice combination.
Juarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rubio.
Rubio has his takedown stuffed
and Juarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Juarez.
Rubio scores with a takedown into Juarez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Juarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Juarez has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rubio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rubio's legs - danger averted.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Rubio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rubio has a closed guard, preventing Juarez from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juarez defends well.
Rubio working for submissions but it's allowed Juarez to get to half guard.
Rubio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rubio actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Juarez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rubio working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rubio is trying desperately to improve position.
Juarez mounts Rubio! Really nice guard pass there!
Juarez wants to stand but Rubio is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
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.
Juarez prevents Rubio from getting the reversal.
Rubio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juarez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Juarez throws a series of strikes that have Rubio backpedaling.
Juarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubio.
Juarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rubio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juarez counters with a three punch combo that has Rubio backing up. Rubio nods at Juarez to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machete Juarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rolles Rubio'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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Juarez.
Rubio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machete Juarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juarez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Juarez duly obliges.
Juarez scores with a one two! Rubio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Rubio with that takedown attempt.
Rubio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machete Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolles Rubio.
Juarez is looking to slow Rubio down with leg kicks.
Juarez lands with a slapping head kick.
Rubio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juarez circles away.
Juarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Juarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juarez works over Rubio's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubio is defended easily by Juarez.
Machete Juarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubio is defended easily by Juarez.
A right-left combo lands from Juarez.
Juarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Juarez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Juarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubio.
Juarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubio.
Juarez has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Juarez.
Juarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolles Rubio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juarez is keeping the position for now.
Juarez wants to stand but Rubio is controlling the position.
Rubio drops back looking for a leg! Juarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Juarez manages to kick Rubio off! Rubio jumps back into Juarez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juarez dives on top into guard.
Juarez tries to stand but Rubio is controlling from the bottom.
Rubio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juarez is aware though and is defending well.
Juarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rubio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rubio's legs - danger averted.
Rubio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Juarez has picked Rubio up and slammed him! Rubio can't keep hold of the triangle and Juarez manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rubio is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Juarez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rubio tries to improve his position but instead Juarez has taken his back!
Rubio can't escape the position.
Juarez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rubio.
Juarez is hanging on to Rubio's back as he tries to escape.
Machete Juarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juarez doesn't have the hooks in and Rubio manages to turn into his guard.
Rubio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juarez!
Rubio tries to bench press Juarez off him but Juarez keeps the position.
Rubio is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Juarez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rubio tries to improve his position but instead Juarez has taken his back!
Rolles Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juarez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machete Juarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Juarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machete Juarez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Coolpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Freeman Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coolpunch comes to the cage accompanied by Man From Manila by Francis Magalona. Freeman Knuckles has chosen Gonna fly now as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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293 lbs
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24
289 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Coolpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolpunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman Knuckles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Coolpunch tries to clinch up but Freeman Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolpunch wants to clinch.
Freeman Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coolpunch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coolpunch moves in looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles pushes him off.
Coolpunch slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman Knuckles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coolpunch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coolpunch wants to clinch.
Coolpunch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freeman Knuckles, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coolpunch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coolpunch moves in looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles pushes him off.
Coolpunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coolpunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coolpunch tries to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is having none of it.
Freeman Knuckles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freeman Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coolpunch tries to clinch up but Freeman Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coolpunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coolpunch wants to clinch.
Coolpunch doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman Knuckles circles away.
Coolpunch instigates a clinch.
Coolpunch stops a takedown attempt from Freeman Knuckles.
Johnny Coolpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Freeman Knuckles.
Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coolpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman Knuckles's defenses.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jordan Freeman Knuckles has been cut.
Coolpunch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Freeman Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.
Freeman Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coolpunch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coolpunch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freeman Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coolpunch lands an elbow that stopped Freeman Knuckles in his tracks for a moment.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coolpunch with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Coolpunch.
Freeman Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freeman Knuckles wants the takedown. Coolpunch is fighting it off but Freeman Knuckles persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Coolpunch's guard against the cage.
Freeman Knuckles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coolpunch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coolpunch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coolpunch!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coolpunch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman Knuckles keeps working.
Freeman Knuckles is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coolpunch landing a few strikes.
Freeman Knuckles is trying to improve his position.
Coolpunch is working Freeman Knuckles over with some ground and pound from side control.
Freeman Knuckles is trying to escape the position but Coolpunch is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman Knuckles is defending well.
Freeman Knuckles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coolpunch trying to control the action but Freeman Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Freeman Knuckles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coolpunch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coolpunch taking a breather here.
Coolpunch landing strikes.
Coolpunch tries for a kimura but Freeman Knuckles is defending well.
Coolpunch trying to control the position but Freeman Knuckles is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman Knuckles, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman Knuckles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Freeman Knuckles tries to roll over but Coolpunch keeps him under control.
Coolpunch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman Knuckles keeps working.
Coolpunch seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Coolpunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Freeman Knuckles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coolpunch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coolpunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coolpunch avoids the head kick by Freeman Knuckles.
Coolpunch tries to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is having none of it.
Coolpunch wants to clinch up but Freeman Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Coolpunch is looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is avoiding it.
Coolpunch tries to clinch there but Freeman Knuckles circles away.
Coolpunch is looking to clinch.
Coolpunch doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman Knuckles circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Coolpunch.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Freeman Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coolpunch is looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coolpunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coolpunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coolpunch wants to clinch.
Coolpunch tries to clinch up but Freeman Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolpunch is looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is avoiding it.
Coolpunch moves in looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles pushes him off.
Coolpunch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnny Coolpunch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coolpunch tries to clinch up.
Coolpunch is looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is avoiding it.
Johnny Coolpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coolpunch moves in looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles pushes him off.
Freeman Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coolpunch moves into range and clinches up with Freeman Knuckles.
Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coolpunch misses with a knee strike.
Freeman Knuckles wants a takedown.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Freeman Knuckles is trying to trip Coolpunch. He has hold of a leg but Coolpunch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Freeman Knuckles persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Freeman Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coolpunch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coolpunch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Freeman Knuckles off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Coolpunch doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman Knuckles circles away.
Coolpunch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coolpunch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coolpunch is looking to clinch but Freeman Knuckles is avoiding it.
Coolpunch tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coolpunch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coolpunch wants to clinch up but Freeman Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Coolpunch tries to clinch up but Freeman Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolpunch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Coolpunch shows good takedown defense.
Coolpunch wants to clinch.
Coolpunch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside that Freeman Knuckles shrugs off.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside.
Freeman Knuckles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coolpunch lands an elbow inside that Freeman Knuckles shrugs off.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freeman Knuckles's face.
Coolpunch lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coolpunch gets underhooks to prevent Freeman Knuckles's takedown attempt.
Johnny Coolpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Freeman Knuckles.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freeman Knuckles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coolpunch prevents Freeman Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch misses with an elbow strike.
Coolpunch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coolpunch prevents the takedown attempt.
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Coolpunch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Freeman Knuckles takes an elbow to the temple.
Coolpunch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coolpunch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Coolpunch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coolpunch pushes off an throws an elbow but Freeman Knuckles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freeman Knuckles tries to score a body lock takedown but Coolpunch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman Knuckles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coolpunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coolpunch landing knees to the head.
Freeman Knuckles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coolpunch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freeman Knuckles goes for a takedown attempt but Coolpunch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coolpunch tries to clinch but Freeman Knuckles moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Coolpunch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Freeman Knuckles'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. This is the final round!
Coolpunch drives through and clinches with Freeman Knuckles against the cage.
Coolpunch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coolpunch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coolpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freeman Knuckles's face.
Coolpunch scores with a knee to the head.
Freeman Knuckles has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Coolpunch regains guard immediately.
Coolpunch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman Knuckles passes into half guard.
Freeman Knuckles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freeman Knuckles is looking for a kimura but Coolpunch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freeman Knuckles to get the leverage.
Freeman Knuckles is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Coolpunch still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Coolpunch has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman Knuckles taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coolpunch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freeman Knuckles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freeman Knuckles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coolpunch off and has taken his back!
Coolpunch trying to control but not successfully.
Freeman Knuckles is persistently looking for the submission but Coolpunch is defending it well.
Coolpunch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman Knuckles is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Freeman Knuckles looking for the choke from the back.
Freeman Knuckles is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Coolpunch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Coolpunch for a finish.
Coolpunch surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Coolpunch rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman Knuckles trying to advance position but Coolpunch counters by regaining guard.
Coolpunch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Freeman Knuckles!
Coolpunch looking for a guillotine from mount but Freeman Knuckles is having none of it.
Coolpunch cracks Freeman Knuckles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Freeman Knuckles can't escape the position.
Coolpunch is landing with some decent strikes but Freeman Knuckles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Freeman Knuckles is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coolpunch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Freeman Knuckles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Freeman Knuckles is looking for a sweep.
Coolpunch wants to control but Freeman Knuckles is keeping him busy.
Freeman Knuckles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coolpunch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freeman Knuckles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freeman Knuckles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coolpunch off and has taken his back!
Jordan Freeman Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freeman Knuckles looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Coolpunch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coolpunch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Coolpunch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Island Music. Daniel Cartman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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24
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniel Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman shoots in and drives through. Maka sprawls well.
Cartman throws the left hand but Maka avoids the punch easily.
Maka feints and then cracks Cartman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartman down.
Maka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartman dodges the punch combination from Maka.
Maka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maka manages to avoid it.
Cartman throws the kick towards the body but Maka avoids it.
Maka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maka wants to control but Cartman is keeping him busy.
Maka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maka 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.
Maka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka wants to control from the top but Cartman keeps moving.
Maka gets to his feet. Cartman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maka rushes Cartman and presses him up against the cage.
Maka breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Maka misses.
Cartman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maka counters by clinching up.
Maka takes a shot to the head.
Maka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cartman tries for a takedown but Maka circles away easily
and Maka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartman is breathing heavily.
Cartman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maka wants to control from the top but Cartman keeps moving.
Maka postures up in Cartman's guard and throws a big left but Cartman blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maka content to stall in guard here.
Cartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maka drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Maka seems to have locked his on tight now - Cartman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Maka, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Haka Maka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irv Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Irv Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie wants to clinch.
Goldman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Goldman moves nicely into side control.
Goldman is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldman cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Goldman trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldman is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Goldman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldman's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldman pulls his head out easily.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Goldman getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Goldman moves nicely into side control.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Goldman decides to stand back up.
Goldman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Goldman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irv Goldman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goldman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goldman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldman off and has taken his back!
Goldman breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie has his foot on Goldman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldman works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
Goldman pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irv Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldman wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldman slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Goldman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldman has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goldman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldman seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Goldman seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goldman.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Goldman maintains control.
Goldman wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goldman.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irv Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goldman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Goldman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman 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.
Goldman wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman passes to side control.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Goldman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldman.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldman pulls his head out easily.
Goldman is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Goldman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Goldman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to buck Goldman off but Goldman is having none of it.
Goldman advances to mount.
Goldman working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goldman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Goldman's body position as best he can.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Peter Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Irv Goldman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizakota's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
158 lbs
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20
155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuo Mizakota!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Mizakota tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizakota lands a body shot.
Thompson is working Mizakota over against the cage.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizakota's elbow.
A short right from Mizakota.
Mizakota misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Mizakota controls the action.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Mizakota fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mizakota fails to land.
Mizakota can't break the clinch.
Mizakota drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizakota moves away.
A slow jab from Mizakota misses its intended target.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mizakota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizakota 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.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mizakota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mizakota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mizakota is looking to escape.
Mizakota is trying desperately to improve position.
Mizakota tries to control the position but Thompson now has his back.
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.
Thompson is looking to control Mizakota but Mizakota is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mizakota showing good submission defense here.
Mizakota breaks Thompson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mizakota wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Mizakota trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mizakota has a hand on Thompson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thompson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Mizakota is squirming around nicely.
Mizakota is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mizakota is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mizakota and Thompson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizakota keeps working.
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mizakota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mizakota gets back to half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Mizakota gets back to full guard.
Thompson passes Mizakota's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson takes a swing at Mizakota's ribcage but misses.
Mizakota is looking to score with low kicks.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Mizakota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson avoiding damage as Mizakota throws knees to the body.
Mizakota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mizakota tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Mizakota against the cage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Mizakota breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws a hook but Mizakota blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizakota misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mizakota tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Mizakota with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mizakota is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Mizakota tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Mizakota tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizakota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson cracks Mizakota with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Mizakota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mizakota.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Mizakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizakota misses with a body punch.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson wants the takedown. Mizakota is fighting it off but Thompson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mizakota's guard against the cage.
Mizakota wants to hit a switch here but Thompson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mizakota there!
Thompson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mizakota manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizakota keeps working.
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mizakota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thompson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control but Mizakota is keeping him busy.
Mizakota tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mizakota tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Mizakota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mizakota is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mizakota cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mizakota has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mizakota clinches but Thompson breaks the clinch
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mizakota scores with a head kick.
Mizakota misses with a body shot.
Mizakota closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Mizakota circles away.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Mizakota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Mizakota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mizakota looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Mizakota walks into a jab.
A jab from Mizakota misses.
Mizakota with a poor takedown
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mizakota slips under a jab.
Thompson cracks Mizakota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
Thompson trying to control but Mizakota is working from the bottom.
Mizakota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Mizakota keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mizakota is on top in guard.
Mizakota prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson working a defensive guard but Mizakota passes into half guard.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson kicks Mizakota off and gets back to his feet.
Mizakota avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Mizakota throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizakota moves away.
Mizakota tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
Mizakota throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mizakota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Mizakota.
Mizakota working aggressively here.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Mizakota's head.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizakota is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Mizakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets through Mizakota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizakota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizakota pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizakota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizakota.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson prevents Mizakota from breaking the clinch.
Mizakota is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mizakota backwards.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mizakota takes a shot to the head.
Thompson gets through Mizakota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizakota backwards.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizakota backwards.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Mizakota letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mizakota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses the jab.
Mizakota misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
Mizakota tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mizakota wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Mizakota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Mizakota's head.
Mizakota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizakota.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mizakota.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson works on Mizakota's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizakota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson gets through Mizakota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mizakota or not.
Thompson presses Mizakota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mizakota backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Mizakota tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Mizakota back against the cage.
Thompson pushes Mizakota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson stalls.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mizakota backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Mizakota tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson digs a right hand into Mizakota's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizakota's gas tank.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson is leaning against Mizakota and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mizakota backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billy Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson cracks Mizakota with a nice body shot.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizakota.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Mizakota wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson is working Mizakota over against the cage.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Mizakota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson presses Mizakota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mizakota scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizakota lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizakota.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Mizakota lands a right hand.
Mizakota can't break the clinch.
Mizakota throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mizakota.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizakota.
Mizakota manages to break the clinch.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Mizakota is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Mizakota keeps it at a distance.
Mizakota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mizakota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Mizakota misses with a combination
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Mizakota avoids them all with ease.
Thompson with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Mizakota's shoulder, as Mizakota tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mizakota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Thompson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
A punch lands to the side of Mizakota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thompson has Mizakota up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mizakota lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizakota.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizakotas head.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizakota looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mizakota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Mizakota blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Mizakota working Thompson over with knees to the body.
Mizakota gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mizakota drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Mizakota is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson trying to control here.
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.
Nice strikes from Mizakota there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizakota is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson clinches.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mizakota.
Thompson pushes Mizakota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Mizakota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Mizakota avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Mizakota has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Mizakota has picked Thompson up - he's going for a ride! Mizakota dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mizakota wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson is pressing down on Mizakota's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Billy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson managing to control the position.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson has control of Mizakota's left arm, preventing Mizakota from doing any damage.
Mizakota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mizakota wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mizakota is controlling him.
Mizakota wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mizakota looking to pass the guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Mizakota is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mizakota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mizakota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Mizakota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mizakota looks to clinch
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mizakota.
Kazuo Mizakota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mizakota misses with a wild body shot.
Mizakota scores with a jab to the head.
Mizakota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mizakota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mizakota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mizakota is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Mizakota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson prevents Mizakota from breaking the clinch.
Mizakota blocking some punches.
Thompson is leaning against Mizakota and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizakota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizakota drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kazuo Mizakota.
Well Thompson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Thompson! Billy Thompson retains his featherweight title!
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