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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Parker (ranked 3123 p4p, 4369 weight class) and Rimmy Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Parker!
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, Rimmy Allen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Matthew Parker has been cut.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen cracks Parker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Parker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him?
 Parker is rocked!
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Allen thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen avoids the head kick by Parker.
Allen shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Parker takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Allen sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Parker bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rimmy Allen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Smith (ranked 3145 p4p, 4486 weight class) and Trevor Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Woodkid-Iron. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Smith!
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, Trevor Winner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Winner counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! Winner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Winner!
The defeated AJ Smith had this to say: 'It goes how it goes sometimes. I regret nothing. Just learned a whole lot.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaru Usman (ranked 4466 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Jorge Vasvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Umaru Usman!
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, Jorge Vasvidal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman wants to break free but Vasvidal has control.
Vasvidal prevents Usman from breaking the clinch.
Usman misses with an elbow strike.
Vasvidal is trying to drag Usman to the mat but Usman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vasvidal is trying to trip Usman. He has hold of a leg but Usman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vasvidal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Usman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vasvidal has an active guard here but Usman has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman wants to take a breather but Vasvidal is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Usman in particular looking to stall.
Usman uses his free foot to push down on Vasvidal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vasvidal.
Vasvidal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasvidal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Usman.
Vasvidal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Usman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Usman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vasvidal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vasvidal and Usman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vasvidal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Usman is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman working away.
Usman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasvidal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Usman moves into full mount!
Usman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Usman controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman avoids the attempt from Vasvidal to control.
Usman wants to control but Vasvidal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasvidal has a hand on Usman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Usman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Usman gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Vasvidal drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasvidal has gone for a leg lock! Usman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasvidal's guard.
Usman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vasvidal pulls Usman in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Usman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usman digs a good hook to Vasvidal's body.
Usman doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasvidal circles away.
Vasvidal wants to clinch
letting Usman counter with a right hand.
Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasvidal quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasvidal wants to get back to full guard.
Vasvidal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Usman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vasvidal controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Usman scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasvidal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasvidal defending well though.
Usman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasvidal defending well though.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasvidal can do to turn this around?
Vasvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Usman sits in half guard.
Vasvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Usman throwing shots but Vasvidal is blocking nicely.
Vasvidal won't allow Usman to pass to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vasvidal tries to get to full guard but Usman has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Usman misses with a leg kick.
Usman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasvidal sprawls well initially but Usman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Usman wants to control but Vasvidal is keeping him busy.
Usman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vasvidal.
Vasvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Usman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasvidal defends it well.
Usman slips a nice elbow through Vasvidal's hands, connecting with Vasvidal's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasvidal is trying to control but can't.
Usman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vasvidal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Usman to the ground. Vasvidal is now in Usman's guard.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Usman tries to strike from the bottom.
Umaru Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasvidal trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman is pulling down on Vasvidal's head to control his posture.
Usman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Usman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasvidal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasvidal with the ground and pound but Usman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umaru Usman 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!
Vasvidal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Usman but Usman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasvidal clinches up against the cage.
Vasvidal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Usman can't fight it off and eventually Vasvidal manages to take the fight to the floor. Usman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vasvidal stops Usman from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman wriggles free and stands up.
Vasvidal moves to clinch but Usman breaks away
and Usman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vasvidal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Usman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasvidal is working for takedown but Usman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasvidal.
Umaru Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Vasvidal.
Usman breaks from the clinch.
Usman gets a double leg takedown into Vasvidal's guard.
Vasvidal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Usman manages to pass to side control.
Usman tries to pass to full mount but Vasvidal defends it.
Usman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vasvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Vasvidal from controlling successfully.
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasvidal forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasvidal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasvidal's back!
Vasvidal trying to control but not successfully.
Usman is controlling the position but Vasvidal somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Vasvidal is looking for a sweep. Usman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman seems to be working for a kimura but Vasvidal defends the submission attempt.
Usman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vasvidal defend it? Usman steps over the head and cranks it - Vasvidal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Usman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Umaru Usman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abee Shake (ranked 4508 p4p, 3146 weight class) and Yair Rodiguez (ranked 0 p4p, 188 weight class). Rodiguez has chosen First Day Out as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abee Shake!
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, Yair Rodiguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shake stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodiguez. Rodiguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodiguez goes for a double leg but Shake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shake continues to drive forward.
As Rodiguez looks to move away, Shake throws a big counter combo but Rodiguez just gets out of the way.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Rodiguez.
Rodiguez lands a nice looking body kick.
Shake lands a left and a right that send Rodiguez crashing to the mat, dazed. Shake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Rodiguez is rocked!
Shake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodiguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shake finish him?
Rodiguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shake pinned against the cage. Shake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodiguez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shake clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shake wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodiguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodiguez pulls guard.
Rodiguez working a defensive guard but Shake manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodiguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shake defends it nicely.
Rodiguez tries to clinch but Shake is having none of it.
Shake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodiguez.
Shake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shake throws a leg kick but Rodiguez moved away.
Shake rushes Rodiguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodiguez tries to pull guard but Shake won't allow it.
Shake trying to land knees to the body.
Shake looking for a takedown.
Shake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shake pushes Rodiguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodiguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodiguez gets tackled into the cage by Shake. Shake maintains the clinch.
Shake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodiguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shake tries to break free but Rodiguez pushes him back against the cage.
Shake tries to circle away but Rodiguez has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shake is trying to push Rodiguez away but Rodiguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodiguez wants to break free but Shake has control.
Rodiguez manages to break the clinch.
Shake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shake sets himself, and Rodiguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Shake avoids it this time.
Rodiguez misses with a takedown attempt - Shake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodiguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shake defends well and Rodiguez ends up having to push Shake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Shake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Rodiguez finds it's way through Shake's defenses.
Rodiguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodiguez.
Shake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodiguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodiguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shake to the mat! Shake manages to get full guard.
Shake has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodiguez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shake is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Rodiguez.
Shake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodiguez looking to sit in guard and control but Shake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodiguez wants to clinch up but Shake keeps it at a distance.
Shake closes the distance and clinches.
Shake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shake is trying to break free.
Rodiguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shake up against the cage.
Rodiguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shake to keep the fight standing.
Shake jumps guard but Rodiguez stands there with Shake around his waist. Shake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodiguez tries to pull guard but Shake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shake prevents the takedown attempt.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Rodiguez.
Shake is trying to break the clinch but Rodiguez is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodiguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodiguez takes a shot to the head.
Shake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shake manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rodiguez to take his back!
Shake throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shake is persistently looking for the submission but Rodiguez is defending it well.
Shake controlling from the back.
Rodiguez just trying to survive but Shake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodiguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodiguez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shake is staying active.
Rodiguez trying to get back to his feet but Shake is in full control for now.
Abee Shake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodiguez is breathing heavily.
Shake thows a strike but Rodiguez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Rodiguez as he ends up in Shake 's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shake uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rodiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shake swivels and escapes.
Abee Shake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shake swivels and escapes.
Shake shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodiguez tries to sprawl out of it but Shake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodiguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shake gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodiguez can't get the takedown.
Shake pulls Rodiguez into guard.
Shake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodiguez is aware though and is defending well.
Shake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodiguez throws a strike but Shake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shake 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shake tries to land a front kick but Rodiguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodiguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Shake 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.
Shake wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodiguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shake seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodiguez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodiguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shake is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Shake 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.
Shake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodiguez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shake throws some wild stikes that Rodiguez manages to avoid easily.
Shake controlling the pace for now.
Shake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodiguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rodiguez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shake working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodiguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodiguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodiguez, who protects the arm well.
Rodiguez parries the strikes from Shake easily there. Shake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodiguez to escape.
Shake decides to stand back up. Shake steps back and let's Rodiguez get back to his feet.
Shake throws a leg kick but Rodiguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodiguez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodiguez throws the kick towards the body but Shake avoids it.
Shake dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodiguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shake slowing the pace effectively.
Shake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodiguez can do to turn this around?
Rodiguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shake.
Shake pulls Rodiguez into guard.
Shake has a closed guard, preventing Rodiguez from standing up.
Shake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yair Rodiguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abee Shake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abee Shake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shake 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Abee Shake wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Yair Rodiguez had this to say: 'It wasn't my fault'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Allen (ranked 4368 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Michael King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Allen!
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, Michael King !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen lands a head shot.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Michael King has been cut.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King ducks into an uppercut from Allen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timmy Allen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 3122 p4p, 4465 weight class) and Marty Pickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones !
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, Marty Pickle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Pickle is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Pickle's guard.
Pickle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pickle is keeping the position for now.
Pickle is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Pickle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones stands and steps away. Pickle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Pickle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Pickle.
Pickle scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pickle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Pickle counters with a straight right hand.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones wants to take a breather but Pickle manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jones .
Pickle wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pickle on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Pickle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pickle being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pickle keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Pickle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to stand but Pickle is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pickle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pickle showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones pushes Pickle off and gets back to his feet.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickle is looking for a sweep.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Pickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pickle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pickle moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickle can do to turn this around?
Jones scores with a takedown into Pickle's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Pickle keeps moving.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones 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.
Pickle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones trying to control but Pickle is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickle looking for a sweep. Not yet Pickle, not yet.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pickle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones wants to sweep here but Pickle controlling him for the moment.
Pickle throws a big elbow 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.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pickle controls the pace.
Pickle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones 's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pickle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones 's head.
Pickle throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Pickle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pickle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pickle trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pickle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Pickle has control of the leg.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Pickle is having none of it.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pickle controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pickle shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Pickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pickle is looking for the big counter here.
Pickle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones is trying to push Pickle away but Pickle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pickle wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pickle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a strike but Pickle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Pickle is controlling the position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pickle.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet.
Pickle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Pickle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones has his feet on Pickle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pickle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pickle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pickle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones throws Pickle to one side and escapes!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pickle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Pickle is working from the bottom.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pickle for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones .
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pickle sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pickle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones 's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pickle off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones .
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pickle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Pickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pickle 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 for Marty Pickle!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Marty Pickle!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Marty Pickle!
Marty Pickle wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afa Uso (ranked 4461 p4p, 4360 weight class) and Jimmy Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Afa Uso!
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, Jimmy Allen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Allen's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is trying is best to control the position here.
Uso is trying to control. Allen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uso throwing shots but Allen is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso is working for a submission of some sort.
Allen has his hands clasped together around Uso's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uso tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Uso! Allen lets Uso back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Uso is rocked!
Uso glances at the clock... BAM! Allen nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Uso crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Uso is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Allen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rivera (ranked 4385 p4p, 4463 weight class) and Cristiano Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Rivera!
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, Cristiano Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo darts in looking for a takedown but Rivera gets double underhooks and turns Ronaldo into the cage.
Rivera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivera showed some decent athleticism there.
Ronaldo kicks Rivera off and gets back to his feet.
Rivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ronaldo sprawls well initially but Rivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ronaldo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rivera manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rivera misses with a head shot.
Ronaldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivera controlling from the full mount.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ronaldo taking shots to the head.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position but Rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
Rivera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rivera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ronaldo tries to hold on but Rivera postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Rivera turns him over and now has his back.
Ronaldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rivera tries to keep control of the position but Ronaldo is staying busy.
Rivera has managed to slip his arm under Ronaldo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ronaldo is tapping out! Submission win for Rivera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Rivera!
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