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AMW 25 - Street Justice PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between manuel Rosas Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, manuel Rosas Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke slips under a jab from Rosas Villa.
Rosas Villa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rosas Villa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rosas Villa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duke defending well though.
Well, if Rosas Villa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duke trying to control from the bottom.
Rosas Villa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duke trying to control here.
Duke is staying active underneath Rosas Villa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rosas Villa throws a lazy right hand but Duke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke dives in and grabs Rosas Villa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosas Villa pushes down on Duke's head and hops out.
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rosas Villa avoids the head kick by Duke.
Rosas Villa avoids the head kick by Duke.
Duke tries to clinch up.
Duke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosas Villa sprawls well. Rosas Villa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosas Villa connects with a looping right hand.
Duke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rosas Villa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
manuel Rosas Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Duke.
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rosas Villa throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosas Villa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosas Villa looks for a takedown but Duke sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke has a takedown stuffed.
Rosas Villa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rosas Villa fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosas Villa stuffs the takedown attempt from Duke. Duke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosas Villa throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duke shoots for a takedown but Rosas Villa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Rosas Villa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rosas Villa is breathing heavily.
Rosas Villa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rosas Villa is trying to defend but Duke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rosas Villa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rosas Villa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rosas Villa to get to his feet.
Duke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosas Villa as he jumps to the side.
Duke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosas Villa avoids it really well and circles away.
Rosas Villa stuffs the takedown attempt from Duke. Duke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosas Villa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Duke clinches but Rosas Villa breaks the clinch
and Rosas Villa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rosas Villa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rosas Villa is refusing to be controlled, as Duke sits in half guard.
Duke wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
manuel Rosas Villa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rosas Villa misses with a looping left.
Rosas Villa leaves Duke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosas Villa throws a body punch but Duke moves out of range.
Duke fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosas Villa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke tries to work over Rosas Villa's front leg with a kick but Rosas Villa checks it.
Duke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosas Villa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosas Villa keeping moving, preventing Duke from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rosas Villa, up you get!
Rosas Villa looks to land a combination but Duke avoids it well.
Rosas Villa fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosas Villa throws a right hand that Duke ducks under and follows up with a left that Duke also avoids with ease.
manuel Rosas Villa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duke looks for a takedown but Rosas Villa sprawls well.
manuel Rosas Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Duke.
Rosas Villa stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duke shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Rosas Villa as Duke shoots in.
Duke tries to clinch but Rosas Villa moves out of range.
Duke tries to clinch there but Rosas Villa circles away.
Duke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duke slips under a jab from Rosas Villa.
Duke darts in trying to clinch
and Rosas Villa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rosas Villa leaves Duke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duke misses with a takedown
and Rosas Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Duke has a takedown stuffed.
Rosas Villa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is looking to clinch but Rosas Villa is avoiding it.
Duke tries to clinch there but Rosas Villa circles away.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Rosas Villa throws the left hand but Duke avoids the punch easily.
Duke tries to clinch but Rosas Villa is having none of it.
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosas Villa.
Duke doesn't manage to clinch there - Rosas Villa circles away.
Duke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosas Villa pinned against the cage. Rosas Villa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rosas Villa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Duke feints and as Rosas Villa raises his hands in defense, Duke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duke throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosas Villa has a closed guard, preventing Duke from standing up.
Duke content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duke trying to control but Rosas Villa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Duke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Duke with that takedown attempt.
Rosas Villa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rosas Villa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like manuel Rosas Villa has been cut.
manuel Rosas Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosas Villa keeps the fight on the outside.
Rosas Villa slips a jab and a cross from Duke.
Duke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosas Villa.
Duke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duke shoots in for a takedown but Rosas Villa shows good takedown defense.
Duke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duke throws a head kick that misses.
Rosas Villa throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duke moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rosas Villa's guard.
Duke wants to control from the top but Rosas Villa keeps moving.
Duke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rosas Villa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Duke wanted to stand there but Rosas Villa had control of the position.
Duke trying to control but Rosas Villa is working from the bottom.
Duke throwing strikes from guard but Rosas Villa blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosas Villa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duke scores with a takedown into Rosas Villa's guard.
Duke trying to control but Rosas Villa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duke trying to control but Rosas Villa is working from the bottom.
Rosas Villa has a closed guard, preventing Duke from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duke 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Duke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and conchito gabaldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gabaldon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. tubthumping kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! conchito gabaldon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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148 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, conchito gabaldon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gabaldon shoots in looking for a takedown. Maia tries to sprawl out of it but gabaldon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
gabaldon shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense.
gabaldon has a takedown stuffed.
Damian Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of conchito gabaldon.
gabaldon looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for gabaldon on that attempt.
gabaldon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maia trying to control here.
Maia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia has his feet on gabaldon's thighs here. He's pushed gabaldon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! gabaldon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Maia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Buhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jon cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Addicts - Viva La Revolution. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Buhr!
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, jon cockren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cockren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
cockren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buhr can pounce on him.
cockren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buhr.
Nice takedown defense from Buhr. No joy for cockren on that attempt.
cockren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from cockren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buhr looks to throw the jab but cockren is out of range.
cockren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buhr.
cockren needs to keep his hands up - Buhr had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buhr fails to land with a series of punches.
cockren looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
cockren stops Buhr from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cockren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buhr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of cockren, into his guard.
Buhr postures up in cockren's guard and throws a big left but cockren blocks it.
cockren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cockren working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buhr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buhr thows a big elbow that misses.
Buhr throws and elbow that misses. cockren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buhr's guard. Nice move by cockren!
Buhr keeping moving, preventing cockren from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cockren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buhr. cockren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander Buhr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - cockren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buhr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between cockren's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buhr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from cockren.
Alexander Buhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jon cockren.
cockren moves away from the strike by Buhr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buhr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but cockren circles away quickly and effectively.
Buhr looks to throw the jab but cockren is out of range.
cockren slips a jab from Buhr.
cockren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buhr did well to prevent cockren getting side control.
cockren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
cockren trying to control from half guard but Buhr is working away.
cockren thows a huge punch but Buhr dodges it nicely.
cockren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buhr is trying to stand back up but cockren is controlling him
cockren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
cockren is looking for a kimura but Buhr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for cockren to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
cockren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than cockren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
cockren throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buhr because cockren loaded up on that one.
Buhr wants to get back to his feet.
cockren swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Buhr is now in cockren's guard. A big mistake from cockren there, giving up the dominant position!
Buhr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cockren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buhr throws a big right hand that misses.
Buhr with a flurry of punches that miss.
cockren has his hands on Buhr's head, controlling the position.
Buhr throwing strikes but missing.
Buhr throws and elbow that misses. cockren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buhr's guard. Nice move by cockren!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cockren wants to control from the top but Buhr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Buhr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
cockren slips a straight right by Buhr.
Buhr misses with a takedown attempt
and cockren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Buhr's guard now.
cockren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
cockren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buhr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of cockren, into his guard.
Buhr cracks cockren with a solid left hand.
Buhr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
cockren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buhr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buhr throws a strike but cockren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cockren trying to control but Buhr is working from the bottom.
Buhr is wriggling around but cockren manages to pass to half guard.
cockren is stalling here. Buhr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! cockren seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buhr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Buhr working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on cockren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
cockren is looking for a sweep.
Buhr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buhr working the strikes but cockren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
cockren manages to get to full guard.
Buhr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buhr lands a couple of digs.
cockren has control of Buhr's left arm, preventing Buhr from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buhr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as cockren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buhr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buhr throws a strike but cockren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buhr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
cockren wants to control from the top but Buhr keeps moving.
cockren is looking to advance position but Buhr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four 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.
Buhr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
cockren sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
cockren is trying to control but can't.
cockren gets back to full guard.
cockren has a closed guard, preventing Buhr from standing up.
Buhr stopping the sweep attempt from cockren.
Buhr is looking to work some ground and pound but cockren has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jon cockren 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. This is the final round!
Buhr takes a swing at cockren's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Buhr.
Buhr misses with a straight left.
Buhr misses with the combination.
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
Buhr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
cockren doesn't manage to clinch there - Buhr circles away.
Buhr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buhr throws a leg kick
and cockren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buhr won't be happy with that.
cockren is looking to take a break and control but Buhr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
jon cockren has got the better of the ground game so far.
cockren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Buhr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for cockren on the ground.
cockren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Buhr tries to escape but cockren is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cockren is trying to get an arm triangle but Buhr is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buhr taking a bit of punishment here - cockren scoring with strikes.
Buhr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by cockren.
cockren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no cockren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
cockren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Buhr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but cockren is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
cockren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Buhr is not content to let cockren control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cockren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buhr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
cockren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buhr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buhr's back!
cockren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
cockren biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cockren lands a shot to the head.
cockren is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Buhr up.
What can Buhr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
cockren softening up his opponent with strikes here.
cockren looking for the choke from the back.
cockren has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Buhr.
Buhr is trying to get back to his feet but cockren has full control of the position and if anything, Buhr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buhr covering up well under a series of strikes from cockren.
Buhr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
cockren cracks Buhr with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Buhr from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
cockren is looking to control Buhr but Buhr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
cockren throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
cockren tries to keep control of the position but Buhr is staying busy.
cockren is persistently looking for the submission but Buhr is defending it well.
Buhr covering up well under a series of strikes from cockren.
And that's the end of the fight!
jon cockren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think cockren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jon cockren!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dresden Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Mayweather has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Manny Mayweather!
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, Dresden Carmichael!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mayweather misses.
Carmichael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a looping right.
Carmichael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Dresden Carmichael has been cut.
Carmichael lands a slapping body shot.
Carmichael slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Mayweather swings for the body but Carmichael moves out of range.
Donk. Carmichael catches Mayweather right on the button with a cross.
Mayweather sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mayweather throws a big shot that misses.
Carmichael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
Carmichael lands with a straight right. Mayweather didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carmichael counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Carmichael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael is looking to clinch.
Carmichael just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather blocks a head kick by Carmichael.
Nice shot lands for Carmichael.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Carmichael throws the kick towards the body but Mayweather avoids it.
Carmichael scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carmichael.
Mayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmichael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carmichael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayweather.
Mayweather throws the left hand but Carmichael avoids the punch easily.
Mayweather swings for the body but Carmichael moves out of range.
Carmichael looks to land a combination but Mayweather avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmichael moves into the clinch.
Carmichael working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carmichael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carmichael keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mayweather's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carmichael.
Carmichael tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carmichael scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather's head.
Mayweather looking to stall.
Carmichael has a couple of punches blocked by Mayweather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carmichael lands a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carmichael can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Mayweather wants to break free but Carmichael has control.
Carmichael throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Carmichael lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carmichael.
Carmichael tries a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks it.
Carmichael with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Mayweather tries to break the clinch but Carmichael is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayweather is trying to stall.
Carmichael misses with a knee to the head.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but Carmichael has double underhooks.
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carmichael lands a shot to the body.
Carmichael has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but Carmichael has double underhooks.
Mayweather tries to break free but Carmichael pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carmichael fails to land.
Carmichael lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Carmichael fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Carmichael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dresden Carmichael's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carmichael keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather moves out of range of the body kick.
Carmichael scores with a head kick.
Carmichael looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Carmichael goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Manny Mayweather has been cut.
Carmichael avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Carmichael in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carmichael takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mayweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Carmichael lands a nice looking body kick.
Mayweather throws a series of strikes that have Carmichael backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather tries to keep at a distance but Carmichael has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Carmichael on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mayweather's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Carmichael.
Carmichael connects with a knee to the head.
Carmichael keeps control of Mayweather as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carmichael misses with a knee to the head.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carmichael.
Carmichael lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayweather or not.
Carmichael cracks Mayweather with a nice body shot.
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Carmichael takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael staying out of range there.
Mayweather takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dresden Carmichael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Mayweather lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carmichael circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Carmichael moved out of range nicely.
Carmichael misses with a body punch
and Mayweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Carmichael lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayweather doesn't seem phased though.
Carmichael bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmichael takes one on the button.
Mayweather misses with a few strikes there.
Carmichael moves away from the strike by Mayweather.
Carmichael throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Carmichael.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Carmichael with a series of wild strikes but Carmichael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carmichael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Carmichael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carmichael moves away.
Carmichael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
Mayweather takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carmichael slips a jab from Mayweather.
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carmichael swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
Carmichael scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Mayweather throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carmichael lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Carmichael coming out on top.
Carmichael just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather slips a jab from Carmichael.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carmichael scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayweather should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carmichael moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carmichael tries to throw a body punch but Mayweather avoids it by throwing Carmichael back against the cage.
Carmichael lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carmichael crunches a lovely knee into Mayweather's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Carmichael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carmichael misses with a wild body shot.
Carmichael moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
Carmichael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmichael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
A jab from Carmichael misses.
A shot to the liver by Carmichael. Beautiful body shot.
Carmichael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dresden Carmichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmichael moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmichael punishes Mayweather's body with a nice straight punch.
Mayweather cracks Carmichael with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carmichael feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayweather's calf.
Carmichael blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmichael moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carmichael tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carmichael cracks Mayweather with a nice body shot.
Carmichael misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Carmichael.
Good body shot from Carmichael.
A hook to the body from Carmichael.
A left hand lands to the body for Carmichael.
Carmichael digs a right hand into Mayweather's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayweather's gas tank.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Carmichael.
Manny Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael is working Mayweather over against the cage.
Carmichael connects with a knee to the head.
Carmichael with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carmichael lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Carmichael scores with a hook to the body.
Carmichael lands a body punch.
Carmichael effectively controlling the action here.
Carmichael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from Carmichael.
Carmichael misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to force a seperation but Carmichael has the dominant position.
Carmichael utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carmichael working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayweather trying to control the position but instead, Carmichael has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayweather into the cage.
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather throws a shot to the body.
Carmichael lands a head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmichael, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmichael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayweather is rocked!
Carmichael lands a big head kick that sends Mayweather to the canvas! Carmichael follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dresden Carmichael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kynis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaydub Spliffenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffenberger has chosen Roll 'em Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Kynis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaydub Spliffenberger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kynis fails to land with a series of punches.
Spliffenberger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kynis throws a hook but Spliffenberger blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kynis misses the target.
Kynis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spliffenberger throws a head kick that misses.
Spliffenberger throws a low kick but Kynis avoids it.
Spliffenberger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kynis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spliffenberger circles away quickly and effectively.
Spliffenberger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spliffenberger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kynis was well out of range. Poor timing from Spliffenberger.
Spliffenberger throws a lazy right hand but Kynis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spliffenberger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kynis's sensitive parts.
Spliffenberger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keijo Kynis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Spliffenberger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spliffenberger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spliffenberger misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffenberger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kynis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kynis.
Spliffenberger tries to clinch up.
Kynis misses with a low kick.
Spliffenberger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kynis.
Kynis misses with a combination
and Spliffenberger counters with an outside leg kick.
Kynis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kynis moves out of range of the body kick.
Spliffenberger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kynis.
Spliffenberger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spliffenberger tries to clinch up.
Kynis throws a series of punches but Spliffenberger avoids them all with ease.
Spliffenberger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliffenberger motions for Kynis to come forward. Spliffenberger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kynis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kynis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kynis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kynis keeps the fight on the outside.
Kynis misses with a looping left.
Spliffenberger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Spliffenberger misses.
Kynis throws a series of punches but Spliffenberger moves out of range.
Spliffenberger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kynis's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliffenberger lands with an overhand left.
Spliffenberger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kynis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spliffenberger. That's going to slow Kynis down.
Spliffenberger scores with a jab to the body.
Kynis is breathing heavily.
Spliffenberger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kynis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffenberger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kynis's sensitive parts.
Spliffenberger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kynis is rocked!
It looks like Keijo Kynis has been cut.
Spliffenberger closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kynis out cold! Kynis corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaydub Spliffenberger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Blockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demian Blockhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Blockhead.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blockhead missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Blockhead.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Blockhead had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Blockhead.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blockhead but Blockhead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blockhead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson moves out of range as Blockhead strikes.
Demian Blockhead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Blockhead lands.
Jackson tests Blockhead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blockhead throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Blockhead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blockhead throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blockhead takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blockhead looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Blockhead closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson jumps guard but Blockhead stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demian Blockhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Blockhead thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blockhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blockhead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson wants to stand up but Blockhead is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blockhead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blockhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Blockhead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blockhead misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blockhead looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blockhead dives on top into guard.
Blockhead throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blockhead passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blockhead.
Blockhead tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blockhead tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson tries to buck Blockhead off but Blockhead is having none of it.
Blockhead lands an elbow.
Blockhead working away.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Blockhead has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Blockhead are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blockhead tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blockhead lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Blockhead crashes against the mat.
Blockhead working the head and body with strikes.
Blockhead is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blockhead connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Blockhead works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is not content to let Blockhead control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blockhead throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Blockhead dominated that round.
That's time! Blockhead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws a head kick that Blockhead semi-blocks.
Blockhead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Blockhead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Blockhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson pushes Blockhead off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Blockhead shows good takedown defense.
Blockhead throws a one two combo.
Blockhead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blockhead misses with a hook.
Blockhead throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Blockhead sprawls well.
Demian Blockhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Blockhead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Blockhead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut lands for Blockhead. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Blockhead throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Blockhead throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demian Blockhead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Blockhead misses.
Blockhead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Blockhead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blockhead drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Blockhead misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blockhead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blockhead is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Blockhead preventing the sweep.
Blockhead throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blockhead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blockhead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blockhead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Blockhead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Blockhead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Blockhead keeps moving.
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.
Blockhead looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Blockhead is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Blockhead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson wants to stand up but Blockhead is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Blockhead dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blockhead's waist but Blockhead gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Blockhead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blockhead throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Blockhead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Donk. Blockhead catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blockhead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Blockhead scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blockhead manages to avoid it.
Blockhead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blockhead lands with a right hand.
Blockhead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Demian Blockhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Blockhead thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blockhead throws a big shot that misses.
Blockhead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blockhead misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson moves out of range as Blockhead strikes.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Blockhead looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Blockhead tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blockhead misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a jab when Blockhead was well out of range.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Blockhead connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Blockhead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blockhead throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Blockhead circles away.
Jackson shoots in but Blockhead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson tries to move into range but Blockhead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blockhead.
Blockhead connects with a single shot there.
Blockhead slips under a jab from Jackson.
Blockhead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blockhead wants it to stay on the feet.
Blockhead works the jab nicely.
Demian Blockhead is winning the standup battle so far.
Blockhead tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blockhead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blockhead lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Blockhead moves out of range easily.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Blockhead looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Blockhead moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Blockhead.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blockhead.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blockhead.
Blockhead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Blockhead which made him look bad.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Blockhead connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blockhead throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Blockhead misses with a body shot.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Blockhead's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Blockhead is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blockhead manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Blockhead from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Blockhead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blockhead has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Blockhead!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ag comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Lion Zion. Travis Price is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Price!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ag connects with a solid leg kick.
Price rushes Ag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price just leaning against Ag, taking a breather.
Ag wants to break free but Price has control.
Ag looking to slow down the pace here.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ag's defenses.
Ag tries to break the clinch but Price is controlling the position.
Ag blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Ag is looking to control Price's arms but Price gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ag has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Price.
Price throws an elbow that misses.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mr Ag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Price tries for a takedown but Ag manages to get underhooks.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Ag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ag wants to break free but Price has control.
Price tries for a takedown but Ag manages to get underhooks.
Price tries to pull guard but Ag holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Ag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ag working hard to break the clinch.
Ag is trying to force a seperation but Price has the dominant position.
Price tries for a takedown but Ag manages to get underhooks.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ag smiles and moves away.
Price blocks a head kick by Ag.
Mr Ag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ag misses with a head kick.
Price checks a low kick from Ag.
Price scores with a punch to the head.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mr Ag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price misses with a body punch
and Ag counters with a nice uppercut.
Price tries to clinch but Ag moves out of range.
Price needs to keep his hands up - Ag had a free shot at his head there.
Price moves into the clinch.
Price is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Price is working for takedown but Ag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price has Ag pressed against the cage.
Price jumps guard but Ag stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands an elbow inside that Ag shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Price has Ag pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Price stalling.
Price is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price looks gassed!
Price is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ag has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Price.
A jab from Ag misses.
Ag swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ag 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Ag lands an impressive looking overhand right. Price doesn't seem phased though.
Price displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ag throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Ag.
Price slips under a jab from Ag.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ag.
Price takes a swing at Ag's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ag.
Ag throws a head kick that misses.
Ag throws a big shot that misses.
Ag throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ag.
Price tries to clinch but Ag is having none of it.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Ag pushes him off.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ag lands a nice shot to the body.
Price is looking to clinch but Ag is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ag.
Travis Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price is breathing heavily.
Ag is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
Ag misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Ag misses.
Ag throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Price blocks a head kick by Ag.
Price wants to clinch up but Ag keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Price.
Ag swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ag tries to avoid it but Price manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ag to the ground. Ag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ag.
Horrible takedown by Price or perhaps it was just good defense by Ag which made him look bad.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price blocks a head kick by Ag.
Ag lands with an overhand left.
Ag loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ag misses.
Price on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ag. Ag obviously looking to wear him down.
Price blocks a jab.
Ag missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Price.
Mr Ag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Price.
Ag tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Ag misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ag dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price moves into the clinch.
Ag is trying to break the clinch but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Ag prevents the takedown attempt.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mr Ag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Price.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ag's defenses.
Ag can't break the clinch.
Ag blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price lands a takedown into guard.
Ag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
Ag wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ag is controlling Price's posture.
Ag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Price looking to pass the guard.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Price throws a strike but Ag rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ag sitting in guard here, content to control.
Price wants to control the position but Ag says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries to get to full guard but Ag has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Price manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ag won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Price is trying to keep Ag in close.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Travis Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Price can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four 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.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ag passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Price tries to get to full guard but Ag has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ag has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let's Fighting Love. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
163 lbs
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26
167 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
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, Will Knight!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control from Knight's half guard. Knight has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Knight defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Knight can't escape the position.
Jackson breaks from Knight's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Knight is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Knight looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knight tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Knight manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position.
Knight wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Knight defending well.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is looking to pass Knight's guard but actually Knight recovers to full guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knight was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Knight is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Knight wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Knight recovers full guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knight has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knight is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knight was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson trying to advance position but Knight counters by regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knight holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight trying to control the position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knight tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Knight's guard.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Knight!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Will Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knight is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Knight is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Knight gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett comes into the arena with X-MEN blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Howlett's ribs.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Patterson punishes Howlett's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Howlett slips under a jab from Patterson.
Patterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Howlett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily.
Howlett lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howlett tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patterson counters with a shoot takedown. Howlett fights it but they end up in guard.
Patterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but Howlett defending well.
Patterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Howlett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Patterson.
Patterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howlett kicks off Patterson and gets to his feet.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howlett avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett scores with a head kick.
It looks like Abe Patterson has been cut.
Howlett forces Patterson back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Howlett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Patterson's brow.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patterson is defending well for now.
Howlett throws an elbow but it misses.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howlett working Patterson over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
Patterson looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
Patterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howlett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett lands an elbow inside that Patterson shrugs off.
Patterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Patterson.
Patterson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howlett prevents it.
Patterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howlett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Patterson is blocking nicely.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Patterson avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett misses with a knee to the head.
Patterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howlett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Howlett avoids it really well and circles away.
Howlett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Patterson is defending well for now.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Patterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Patterson 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Patterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett working Patterson over with knees to the body.
Howlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Howlett lands an elbow that stopped Patterson in his tracks for a moment.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patterson.
Patterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Howlett lands a knee to the head.
Patterson wants a takedown.
Howlett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Patterson avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Howlett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howlett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Patterson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Patterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howlett obliges.
Patterson has Howlett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Patterson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Howlett tumbling to the mat - Patterson dives into Howlett's guard.
Patterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Patterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Howlett is not content to let Patterson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howlett is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Patterson is controlling him well.
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howlett, who protects the arm well.
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.
Howlett tries to escape but Patterson is in control.
Patterson trying to control the action but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett scores with a leg kick.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Patterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
Howlett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Howlett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howlett tries to get out of the position.
Patterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Howlett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Patterson, into his guard.
Howlett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson working for a triangle but Howlett defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Patterson is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Patterson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abe Patterson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howlett lands an elbow just above Patterson 's eye.
Patterson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Howlett regains guard immediately.
Patterson throwing strikes but missing.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howlett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Howlett in his guard.
Howlett wants to get up but he can't break Patterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abe Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Howlett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patterson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Patterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howlett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Patterson, up you get!
Howlett tries to clinch there but Patterson circles away.
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.
Patterson gets a takedown into half guard.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Howlett is defending well.
Patterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Howlett is defending against the submission attempts here by Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Howlett to regain full guard.
Patterson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howlett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howlett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howlett!
Patterson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Patterson is looking for a sweep.
Patterson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Howlett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patterson on the ground.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howlett decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abe Patterson.
I think Patterson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Patterson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Presley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Cordoza!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoza connects with a looping right hand.
Cordoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Presley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Cordoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Cordoza misses its intended target.
A big right from Cordoza misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Presley. Cordoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cordoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Presley sprawls well. Presley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cordoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Cordoza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Presley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordoza somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Presley.
Presley takes one to the side of the head.
Cordoza tries to move into range but Presley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Presley throws a body punch but Cordoza moves out of range.
Cordoza clobbers Presley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Cordoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Presley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Presley has Cordoza pressed against the cage, preventing Cordoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cordoza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Presley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stan Presley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Cordoza.
Cordoza breaks the clinch.
A jab from Presley does it's job there.
Cordoza misses with a takedown
and Presley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Presley punishes Cordoza's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Cordoza with that takedown attempt.
Cordoza looks gassed!
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Cordoza.
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Cordoza misses.
Presley stuns Cordoza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cordoza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Presley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cordoza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Presley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Ronnie Cordoza has been cut.
Presley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cordoza backs up against the cage.
Presley dances in with a quick combination. Cordoza is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Presley snaps Cordoza's head back. Cordoza stumbles backwards against the cage. Presley steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Cordoza's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Cordoza just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stan Presley!
Stan Presley retains his welterweight title!
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