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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Valadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Daiz (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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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Valadez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Daiz! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Valadez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valadez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valadez misses with a double jab.
Daiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Daiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valadez's guard. Daiz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valadez's guard. Valadez striking off his back but it's not causing Daiz any problems. Daiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Valadez 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. Daiz landing with the ground and pound. Daiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Valadez wants to stand up but Daiz is controlling him. Daiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daiz trying to control but Valadez is working from the bottom. Valadez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Daiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valadez is keeping the position for now. Valadez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Daiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Daiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Valadez wants to clinch. Daiz scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daiz fails in his attempt to clinch. Valadez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Valadez is breathing heavily. Daiz is trying to control but can't.
Daiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Valadez.
Daiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Valadez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daiz's head. Daiz trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daiz kicks off Valadez and gets to his feet. Daiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valadez's half guard. Valadez pushes Daiz off looking to stand but Daiz dives back in and keeps control.
Valadez kicks Daiz off and gets back to his feet. Valadez with a lazy takedown attempt and Daiz counters with a good low kick that Valadez was not able to check. Daiz fails with the takedown and Valadez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Valadez tries to stand but Daiz is controlling from the bottom. Valadez throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Valadez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Valadez wants to control from the top but Daiz keeps moving. Valadez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Valadez trying to control but Daiz is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Valadez with a flurry of punches that miss. Daiz keeping moving, preventing Valadez from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Daiz will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valadez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Daiz is not content to let Valadez control the position. Valadez tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Daiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valadez is working away from the top position though. Daiz is holding on to half guard well. Daiz gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valadez wants to stand but Daiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Valadez sitting in guard here, content to control. Daiz keeping moving, preventing Valadez from controlling successfully. Valadez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Valadez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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. Valadez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valadez wants to clinch up but Daiz keeps it at a distance. Valadez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daiz to score an easy takedown into full guard. Daiz wants to control from the top but Valadez keeps moving. Valadez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. David Valadez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Valadez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Daiz preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Valadez tries to strike from the bottom.
Valadez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Daiz. Daiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Daiz shoots in but Valadez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Valadez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Valadez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A slapping leg kick lands for Valadez.
Daiz misses with a kick to the body.
Valadez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Daiz is looking to regain half guard here but Valadez keeps moving and retains side control. Valadez scoring with punches from side control. Daiz is not content to let Valadez control the position. Daiz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Daiz seems a little lost for a moment, as Valadez dominates the positioning. Valadez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daiz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Valadez dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Valadez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Valadez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Daiz was covering up waiting for the punch and Valadez finishes the takedown easily into guard. Daiz has a closed guard, preventing Valadez from standing up. Valadez stands up and waves to Daiz to follow him. The fight moves into the clinch position. Daiz lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Daiz pulls guard. Valadez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Valadez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valadez thows a big elbow that misses. Valadez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Daiz has momentary wrist control but Valadez slips an elbow through the middle. Valadez thows a big elbow that misses. Valadez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Daiz working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Valadez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Valadez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Daiz wants to sweep here but Valadez controlling him for the moment. Valadez trying to control but Daiz is working from the bottom. Valadez is stalling in the full guard. Valadez postures up in Daiz's guard and throws a big left but Daiz blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daiz trying to control the position.
Daiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Valadez gets to his feet. Daiz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Valadez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daiz defends it nicely. Valadez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Valadez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Valadez prevents Daiz from improving his position. Valadez working Daiz over with strikes. Valadez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Daiz fails with a takedown attempt. Jab from Valadez. Valadez has Daiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Daiz looking for a takedown. Valadez digs a right hand underneath Daiz's ribcage. Daiz let out a lung full of air as it connected. Valadez lands a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! David Valadez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Valadez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for David Valadez! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for David Valadez! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for David Valadez!
David Valadez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Eric Soto enters the cage!
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168 cm
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Rizzo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Soto! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rizzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rizzo throws a right and a left that Soto avoids nicely. Rizzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rizzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Soto tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it. Soto throws a looping overhand right but Rizzo ducks down to avoid it. Rizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rizzo throws a right hand that Soto ducks under and follows up with a left that Soto also avoids with ease. Rizzo cracks Soto with a right hand to the side of the head. Rizzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Soto tries to clinch up but Rizzo circles away and keeps his distance. Soto fails in his attempt to clinch. Soto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rizzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soto somewhat. Soto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rizzo throws a series of punches but Soto moves out of range. Soto fails to land with a series of punches.
Soto misses with a hook. Rizzo ducked under it nicely. Rizzo tests Soto's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rizzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to avoid it but Soto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rizzo to the ground. Rizzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pedro Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Soto. Rizzo moves out of range as Soto strikes. Rizzo throws a series of punches but Soto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rizzo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Soto staying calm. Rizzo wants to get back to his feet. Rizzo is breathing heavily. Rizzo defending against the ground and pound. Rizzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soto. Rizzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rizzo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Soto asserts his dominance and retains side control. Rizzo being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Soto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Soto gets a clinch. Soto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soto is working for takedown but Rizzo is calmly controlling the position for now. Soto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soto blocks an uppercut.
Soto goes for a takedown attempt but Rizzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Soto. Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Soto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Rizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Soto or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soto shoots in but Rizzo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rizzo throws a nice looking combination but Soto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A big right from Rizzo misses. Rizzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soto counters with a left and a right that stings Rizzo. Rizzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Soto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rizzo as he avoids it easily. Pedro Rizzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but Rizzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Soto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Soto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rizzo stalks Soto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soto's face. Soto staggers backwards, shaken. Soto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rizzo circles away from the clinch attempt The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Rizzo counters with a three punch combo that has Soto backing up. Soto nods at Rizzo to acknowledge the strikes. Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Soto tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzo. Soto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rizzo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Soto has Rizzo pressed against the cage, preventing Rizzo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rizzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soto.
Soto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Soto.
Soto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rizzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Soto wants a takedown but no success here.
Soto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzo walks away with a smile on his face. Soto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rizzo scores with a one two! Soto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Soto will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Soto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizzo counters with a one-two to the body. Soto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizzo is fending him off so far but Soto persists. Nope, Rizzo circles away and we're back to standing. Rizzo pushes Soto up against the cage in a clinch. Rizzo is pressed up against the cage. Soto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rizzo down to the mat. Rizzo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Rizzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soto backs up against the cage.
Soto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soto tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Pedro Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Soto throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily. Rizzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soto counters with a left and a right that stings Rizzo. Rizzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soto. Pedro Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Soto. A combination from Rizzo does no damage. Soto wants to clinch up but Rizzo keeps it at a distance. Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Soto back into the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch. Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Soto tries to pull guard but Rizzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Soto drops back down to his feet.
Soto looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soto is trying to break free. Soto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rizzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soto.
A shot in the inside from Rizzo. Soto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rizzo smiles and moves away.
Soto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rizzo gets caught flat footed, as Soto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Soto looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizzo has his feet on Soto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Soto misses with a looping left. Soto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away. Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Soto shoots for a takedown but Rizzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rizzo leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A swing and a miss from Soto. Rizzo closes the distance and clinches. Soto fails to pull guard.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soto tries to break free but Rizzo pushes him back against the cage. Soto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rizzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Soto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rizzo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Soto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Soto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rizzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Soto won't allow Rizzo to get back to his feet. Soto looking to pass the guard. Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rizzo is looking to stand up but Soto isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Soto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Soto stands and throws Rizzo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Soto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Soto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rizzo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Soto looks to clinch and Rizzo counters by moving into the clinch. Soto blocking some punches.
Soto tries to pull guard but Rizzo won't allow it.
Rizzo working hard to break the clinch. Soto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Soto wants a takedown.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage. Soto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rizzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Soto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rizzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Rizzo will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rizzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Soto. Soto gets slowly back to his feet. Rizzo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Rizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Soto tries to clinch but Rizzo moves out of range. Rizzo throws a right and a left that both miss. Soto is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Soto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Soto wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is defending well. Soto thows a huge punch but Rizzo dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Soto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Soto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soto passes the guard and advances to mount! Soto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Soto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Soto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Soto misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Soto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Soto throwing strikes here but Rizzo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rizzo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Soto.
Rizzo is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Soto trying to control but Rizzo is having none of it. Soto punishing his opponent with strikes. Rizzo blocking the ground and pound. Soto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rizzo blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rizzo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rizzo is squirming around, avoiding Soto's attempts to control the action. Soto with a couple of short strikes. Rizzo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rizzo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Soto.
A nice elbow there by Soto. Rizzo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Soto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rizzo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Soto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Soto working for a guillotine from mount but Rizzo is in no mood to give up. Soto working Rizzo over with strikes here. Rizzo wants to get back to his feet.
Soto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Soto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Soto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Soto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Soto 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Eric Soto! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Eric Soto! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eric Soto!
Eric Soto wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markinton Reefo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markinton Reefo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markinton Reefo! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reefo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reefo gets caught flat footed, as Bob shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Reefo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bob manages to pass to side control. Reefo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Reefo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Reefo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reefo trying to control but Bob postures up.
Reefo tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bob stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reefo to get to his feet. Markinton Reefo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reefo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Reefo throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease. No joy there for Reefo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Reefo looks gassed! Reefo tries to buck Bob off but Bob is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bob stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bob shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reefo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bob decides to stand back up. Bob steps back and let's Reefo get back to his feet. Reefo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bob shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Reefo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bob manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bob get's back to his feet. Bob shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bob showed some decent athleticism there. Bob decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bob decides to stand up. Bob shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Reefo is trying to reverse the position but instead Bob has taken his back - oops! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. I would not like to be Reefo right now.
Reefo tries to roll but Bob sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Bob 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.
Bob looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Reefo is trying to control but Bob passes into side control!
Bob decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reefo to his feet. Some wild striking there from Reefo.
Reefo stalks Bob and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bob's face. Bob staggers backwards, shaken. Bob drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bob decides to stand back up. Bob steps back and let's Reefo get back to his feet. Bob looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bob decides to stand up. Bob closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reefo did well to prevent Bob getting side control. Bob escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reefo looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well. Bob looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Reefo looking to control.
Bob stands and steps away. Reefo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Reefo.
Bob looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reefo can do to turn this around? Bob stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reefo to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bob drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Reefo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Reefo wants to control the position but Bob says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Reefo wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reefo looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well. Bob scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Reefo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bob has just dragged him back down to the mat. Reefo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Reefo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bob presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Bob dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Reefo wants to control but Bob is keeping busy and won't allow it. Reefo wants to sweep but Bob has passed to side control! Bob working away. Bob prevents Reefo from escaping the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reefo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Reefo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bob has taken his back! Silent Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Reefo wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bob avoiding Reefo 's attempts to control his hands. Bob controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bob seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reefo for as long as he can get away with.
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. Reefo wants to control his opponent's hands but Bob gets his hands free. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reefo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bob.
And that's the end of the fight! Silent Bob showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Silent Bob! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Silent Bob! Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Silent Bob!
Silent Bob wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jonh jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jonh jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esteban Cordoza! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Cordoza, before circling back to the center of the mat. jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cordoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cordoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. jones circles away from the clinch attempt and jones counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! jones looks at the referee who does nothing so jones lands a crushing right that sends Cordoza to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). jonh jones!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doblez Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doblez Mundo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariano Ozawa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doblez Mundo! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ozawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mundo sprawls well initially but Ozawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mundo wants to get back to his feet.
Mundo wants to control but Ozawa is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mundo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ozawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ozawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mundo defends it well. Mundo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Mundo is looking to improve his position.
Ozawa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mundo. Mundo prevents Ozawa from moving into mount. Mundo is looking to regain half guard here but Ozawa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mundo struggling a bit here. Mundo trying to remain calm as Ozawa controls from the top position. Ozawa is breathing heavily. Mundo is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Mundo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ozawa controlling the position. Ozawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ozawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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. Mundo is looking to reverse the position. Mundo is trying to control Ozawa's posture but Ozawa avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ozawa stands up and beckons Mundo to his feet. Mundo throws the kick towards the body but Ozawa avoids it. Ozawa blocks a head kick by Mundo.
Mundo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ozawa. Ozawa avoids the head kick by Mundo.
Mundo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ozawa tries to clinch but Mundo is having none of it. Decent striking displayed by Mundo there. No joy there for Ozawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mundo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozawa avoids the head kick by Mundo.
Ozawa fails in his attempt to clinch. No joy there for Ozawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ozawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Mundo tries to sprawl out of it but Ozawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mundo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A punch combination from Mundo misses. Some bone on bone action there as Ozawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ozawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mundo but Mundo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mundo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mundo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozawa.
Nice straight punches there by Mundo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mundo. Mundo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozawa.
Ozawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Mundo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ozawa clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Mundo.
Ozawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ozawa moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariano Ozawa dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ozawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mundo throws a wild body kick that Ozawa sees coming a mile off. Mundo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mundo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mundo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mundo misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Mundo.
Mundo lands a jab-cross combination. Mundo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ozawa slips a jab and a cross from Mundo.
Mundo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mundo!
A punch combination from Mundo misses. Mundo scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ozawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ozawa avoids the head kick by Mundo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ozawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mundo.
Ozawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mundo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozawa avoids the head kick by Mundo.
Ozawa throws a head kick that misses. Doblez Mundo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mundo misses with a head kick.
Mundo lands a jab to the nose. Ozawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mundo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ozawa blocks a head kick by Mundo.
Nice shot by Mundo. Ozawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mundo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mundo throws a low kick, looking for Ozawa's leg but Ozawa calmly moves out of range. Ozawa clinches up with Mundo and pushes him back against the cage. Mundo tries to break the clinch but Ozawa is controlling the position. Mundo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ozawa smiles and moves away.
Ozawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mundo defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ozawa clinches with his opponent.
Mundo tries to pull guard but Ozawa won't allow it.
Mundo wants a takedown but no success here.
Mariano Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doblez Mundo. Mundo working hard to break the clinch. Mundo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ozawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ozawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mundo cracks Ozawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mariano Ozawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mundo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mundo. Ozawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozawa dodges the punch combination from Mundo.
Mundo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ozawa tries to clinch up. Ozawa shoots in and bounces Mundo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ozawa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Mundo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozawa defends it easily. Mundo is looking for a triangle but Ozawa pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ozawa sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ozawa wants to control from the top but Mundo keeps moving. Ozawa stopping the sweep attempt from Mundo. Ozawa connects with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doblez Mundo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mundo!
Mundo dips to his left and cracks Ozawa with an uppercut! Mundo lands with a shot to the body. Mundo lands a nice hook to Ozawa's body. Ozawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Doblez Mundo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mundo gets caught flat footed, as Ozawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ozawa stopping the sweep attempt from Mundo. Ozawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mundo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ozawa wants to pass the guard but Mundo is keeping the position. Mundo trying to keep a closed guard but Ozawa is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mundo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Ozawa thows a big elbow that misses. Ozawa stopping the sweep attempt from Mundo. Ozawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ozawa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ozawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mundo jumps guard and drags Ozawa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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. Mundo is trying to control the position but Ozawa postures up. Mundo tries to strike from the bottom.
Ozawa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Mundo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mundo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ozawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mundo looking to control.
Mundo being controlled here, momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ozawa misses with a few strikes there.
Mundo lands a jab-cross combination. Ozawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mundo throws a head kick that misses. Mundo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ozawa scores with a punch to the head. Ozawa checks the leg kick. Ozawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ozawa lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ozawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ozawa passes into half guard. Ozawa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mariano Ozawa showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ozawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mariano Ozawa! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mariano Ozawa! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mariano Ozawa!
Mariano Ozawa wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Apaga Mas Năo Bate. Javier Cano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Knockout power |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Vitor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Cano! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vitor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Vitor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Cano is refusing to be controlled, as Vitor sits in half guard. Vitor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Vitor tries to pass to full mount but Cano defends it. Vitor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vitor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cano is just riding it out for now. Vitor eventually gives up the hold. Vitor trying to mount his opponent but Cano defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vitor trying to control the action but Cano is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Cano swinging wildly here.
Cano doesn't manage to clinch there - Vitor circles away.
Vitor clinches up against the cage. Vitor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vitor gets the takedown into side control. Vitor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cano to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vitor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Cano wants to get back to his feet but Vitor drags him back down. Vitor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cano keeps working. Vitor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cano down.
Vitor works to advance to full mount. Cano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Cano looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vitor content just to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vitor with good strikes from the mount here! Vitor looking to isolate an arm here. Cano doesn't see it coming and as Vitor extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vitor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Vitor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nammer Da Hammer! 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, Vin Vieira! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Da Hammer checks the leg kick. Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Hammer is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Da Hammer circles away and we're back to standing. Da Hammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Da Hammer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vieira defend it? Da Hammer steps over the head and cranks it - Vieira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Da Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nammer Da Hammer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo Labayen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Lesnar! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlo Labayen! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lesnar throws a series of punches but Labayen moves out of range. Brian Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good work by Lesnar as he checks the leg kick. Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch. Labayen misses with a short punch on the inside. Lesnar prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Labayen's defenses. Labayen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Labayen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Labayen. Lesnar is trying to stand back up but Labayen is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Labayen misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Labayen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Labayen. Labayen tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lesnar pushes Labayen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar tries to break free but Labayen pushes him back against the cage. Lesnar lands an elbow that stopped Labayen in his tracks for a moment. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lesnar obliges. Labayen is trying to break free. Lesnar lands a nice elbow. Lesnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Labayen lands with a nice body kick. Lesnar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Labayen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Labayen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Labayen persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing. Labayen looks gassed! A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesnar. Labayen tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch. Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Labayen tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brian Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Labayen. Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Labayen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lesnar. That one must have hurt. Labayen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labayen. Labayen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Labayen wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Labayen tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range. A shot to the liver by Lesnar. Beautiful body shot. Lesnar misses with a head kick.
Labayen avoids the head kick by Lesnar.
Lesnar gets a clinch. Labayen trying to control the position but instead, Lesnar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Labayen into the cage. Lesnar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Labayen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Labayen is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling him. Lesnar working Labayen over with knees to the body. Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Lesnar lands a nice elbow. Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnar stalks Labayen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Labayen's face. Labayen staggers backwards, shaken. Lesnar lands a jab-cross combination. Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lesnar delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesnar throws a head kick that half lands.
Lesnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lesnar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Labayen's calf. Lesnar lands a two punch combo.
Lesnar lands a head kick. Labayen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Lesnar is working the combinations to good effect here. Lesnar scores with a nice head shot. Lesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar lands a nice knee to the body. Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar throws a quick inside leg kick. Lesnar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Labayen takes a step back to recover. The crowd cheers as Lesnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Labayen doesn't seem phased though. Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Labayen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees to the body from Lesnar.
Labayen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it. Lesnar breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Lesnar.
Lesnar is looking to clinch. Brian Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lesnar closes the distance and pushes Labayen back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Lesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Labayen can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Lesnar throws a right hand that Labayen ducks under and follows up with a left that Labayen also avoids with ease. Lesnar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Labayen. Lesnar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Labayen backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Labayen backs up against the cage.
Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch. Knees to the body from Lesnar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lesnar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Lesnar lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Carlo Labayen has been cut. Lesnar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Lesnar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lesnar. Labayen dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Lesnar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carlo Labayen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Labayen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lesnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Labayen somewhat. Labayen fails with a takedown attempt. Labayen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Labayen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lesnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Labayen. Brian Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Labayen. Lesnar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lesnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a leg kick.
Lesnar instigates a clinch. Labayen is breathing heavily. Lesnar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Labayen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lesnar lands a body shot. Lesnar lands an elbow that stopped Labayen in his tracks for a moment. Nice elbow from Lesnar. Lesnar lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Labayen takes an elbow to the forehead. Lesnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lesnar lands a damaging elbow. A short uppercut from Lesnar. Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar is looking to clinch. Labayen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lesnar duly obliges. Brian Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lesnar throws a combination that misses and Labayen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lesnar is lucky that one didn't land flush. Lesnar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Labayen. Lesnar closes the distance and pushes Labayen back into the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lesnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body. Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Labayen is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Lesnar.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lesnar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lesnar works Labayen's body with a nice hook. Labayen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lesnar closes the distance and pushes Labayen back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Labayen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lesnar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lesnar wants it to stay on the feet. Lesnar keeps Labayen at a distance using the push kick. Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Lesnar. Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Lesnar. Lesnar clinches up against the cage. Lesnar scores with a shoulder strike. Lesnar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lesnar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lesnar lands a nice knee to the body. Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lesnar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A nice leg kick lands there from Lesnar. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lesnar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Labayen's calf. Lesnar lands with a nice combination. Labayen backs away looking to recover. Lesnar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesnar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Labayen. Labayen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Labayen throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range. Lesnar throws a front kick that sends Labayen stumbling back into the cage. Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Labayen has time to react. Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lesnar pushes Labayen away with a front kick. Labayen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lesnar is fending him off so far but Labayen persists. Nope, Lesnar circles away and we're back to standing. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lesnar, right into the meat.
Labayen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar lands with a slapping head kick. Labayen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar. Lesnar tries to clinch but Labayen is having none of it. Lesnar connects with a jab. Good exchange - Lesnar coming out on top. Danga de danga de dang - Lesnar scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lesnar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lesnar throws a shot to the body.
Lesnar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lesnar. A punch combination from Lesnar misses. Labayen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lesnar, pushing him back against the cage. Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Labayen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lesnar throws a nice outside leg kick. Lesnar moves into the clinch. Lesnar lands with a light punch inside. Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Labayen ducks right into an uppercut from Lesnar. Lesnar cracks Labayen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lesnar lands with a kick to the temple. Labayen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Lesnar throws a nice looking combination but Labayen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Labayen moves out of range easily. Labayen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lesnar pushes Labayen up against the cage in a clinch. Lesnar lands a damaging elbow. Labayen takes a shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Lesnar dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Carlo Labayen's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lesnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Labayen in his tracks. Labayen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away. Lesnar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lesnar throws a head kick that misses. Lesnar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labayen can do to turn this around? Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Labayen tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar throws a combination. Labayen tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Lesnar clinches up with Labayen and pushes him back against the cage. Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two. Lesnar scoring well with a low kick there.
Labayen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Lesnar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Brian Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far. A left and a right from Lesnar both land. Nice combination. Labayen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Labayen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lesnar has managed to clinch.
Lesnar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brian Lesnar has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Lesnar on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar landing knees to the body.
Lesnar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Labayen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Labayen. That did some damage! Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar lands a jab. Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch. Lesnar throws a combination. Labayen tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
Lesnar looks to land a combination. Labayen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Labayen misses with a low kick. Lesnar drives through and clinches with Labayen against the cage.
Lesnar gets through Labayen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Lesnar.
Labayen has Lesnar pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Labayen takes an elbow to the temple. Labayen takes an elbow to the forehead. Lesnar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar looks to land a combination but Labayen avoids it well. Labayen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Labayen moves out of range. Lesnar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lesnar stalks Labayen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Labayen's face. Labayen staggers backwards, shaken. Lesnar gets a clinch. Lesnar lands an elbow inside. Labayen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lesnar smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Lesnar. Labayen wants to clinch. Labayen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Brian Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Labayen. Lesnar connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesnar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Labayen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lesnar tries to clinch but Labayen moves out of range. Lesnar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Lesnar lands with an uppercut that bounces Labayen off the cage and back into rage. Lesnar tries to clinch up and Labayen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesnar's guard now. Labayen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lesnar pushes Labayen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Labayen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lesnar scores with a kick to the midsection. A right-left combo lands from Lesnar. A head kick by Lesnar misses and Labayen counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lesnar is pushing Labayen's head away, looking to escape. Labayen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Lesnar is not content to let Labayen control the position. Lesnar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Labayen asserts his dominance and retains side control. Lesnar tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lesnar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lesnar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Lesnar clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Carlo Labayen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Labayen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lesnar. Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Labayen throws a low kick, looking for Lesnar's leg but Lesnar calmly moves out of range. Lesnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Labayen throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely. Danga de danga de dang - Lesnar scores with a four punch combination! Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Lesnar clinches up against the cage. Labayen breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lesnar goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Labayen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar connects with a high kick. Labayen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Labayen. Labayen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice body punch from Lesnar. Labayen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A right-left combo lands from Lesnar. Labayen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Labayen. Lesnar scores with a kick to the body.
Lesnar throws a leg kick which misses Labayen's front leg but catches the back leg as Labayen tries to avoid it. Labayen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lesnar scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a jab-cross combination. Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Labayen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range. Lesnar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Good standup being displayed there by Lesnar as he connects with a hook. Labayen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnar. Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Labayen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar scores with a spinning back kick! Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lesnar connects with a solid leg kick. Lesnar scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Lesnar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lesnar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lesnar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Labayen or not. Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lesnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lesnar darts in and clinches Labayen up against the cage. Lesnar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Lesnar looking to throw knees to the head but Labayen is blocking nicely.
Lesnar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Labayen's face.
Lesnar lands a nice uppercut. Labayen can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar landing knees to the body.
Lesnar can't break the clinch.
Lesnar wants to get back to striking at distance but Labayen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Labayen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns Labayen into the cage. Labayen is trying to force a seperation but Lesnar has the dominant position. Labayen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Labayen is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Labayen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar. Lesnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Labayen shoots in. Lesnar forces Labayen back against the cage and clinches. Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Lesnar clinches with his opponent.
Lesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lesnar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Labayen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lesnar can't find room to land a body shot as Labayen controls the action.
Labayen tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Labayen back against the cage. Labayen keeps control of Lesnar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Labayen wants the takedown. Lesnar is fighting it off but Labayen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lesnar's guard against the cage. Labayen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lesnar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Labayen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Labayen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Labayen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lesnar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Lesnar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Labayen has picked Lesnar up and slammed him! Lesnar can't keep hold of the triangle and Labayen manages to pass to side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Lesnar had his way with Carlo Labayen in that round. The cut man is working on Carlo Labayen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Labayen tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range. Lesnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Labayen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lesnar lands a jab to Labayen's midsection. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lesnar. Labayen shrugs it off though. Labayen avoids the head kick by Lesnar.
Lesnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Labayen throws a head kick that misses. Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lesnar tries to clinch but Labayen moves out of range. Labayen dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Labayen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Lesnar misses with a double jab.
Labayen shoots in but no luck this time. Labayen moves forwards but Lesnar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesnar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lesnar lands with a slapping head kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Labayen. Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Labayen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lesnar clinches up against the cage. Lesnar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Labayen throws a sloppy head kick and Lesnar moves out of range easily. Lesnar lands a high kick!
Lesnar lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lesnar wants to clinch. Lesnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Labayen takes a kick to the side of the head. Lesnar forces Labayen back against the cage and clinches. Lesnar lands an elbow that stopped Labayen in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lesnar lands an elbow inside that Labayen shrugs off. Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Labayen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lesnar circles away. Brian Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlo Labayen. Lesnar scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick from Lesnar lands but Labayen takes it in his stride. Labayen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Labayen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lesnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A left and a right from Lesnar both land. Nice combination. Lesnar stuffs the takedown attempt from Labayen. Labayen gets slowly back to his feet. Lesnar throws a series of strikes that have Labayen backpedaling.
Lesnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lesnar clinches up with Labayen and pushes him back against the cage. Labayen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Labayen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar throws a front kick that sends Labayen stumbling back into the cage. Lesnar has managed to clinch.
Labayen takes an elbow to the forehead. Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lesnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A slapping body kick lands there for Lesnar. Labayen shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Labayen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lesnar lands a two punch combo.
Lesnar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Labayen. Lesnar lands with a slapping head kick. Lesnar lands with a nice combination. Labayen backs away looking to recover. Lesnar goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Lesnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Lesnar cracks the inside of Labayen's front leg. Labayen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lesnar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lesnar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lesnar throws a right hand that Labayen ducks under and follows up with a left that Labayen also avoids with ease. Labayen wants to clinch. Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Labayen has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lesnar lands with a shot to the body. Lesnar lands a nice shot that snaps Labayen's head back.
Labayen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lesnar forces Labayen back against the cage and clinches. Labayen tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lesnar lands with a slapping head kick. Carlo Labayen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Labayen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Labayen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away. Nice body punch from Lesnar. Lesnar throws a series of punches but Labayen moves out of range. Lesnar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lesnar rushes Labayen and presses him up against the cage. Lesnar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Labayen backwards. Lesnar lands a good knee to the midsection. Labayen won't want to take too many of those. A nice right hand lands inside from Lesnar. Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesnar moves into the clinch. Lesnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Labayens head. Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesnar, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Brian Lesnar! Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Brian Lesnar! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Brian Lesnar!
Brian Lesnar wins by unanimous decision! Brian Lesnar retains his welterweight title!
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