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HFC 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maks Luburic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Johannsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maks Luburic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maks Luburic!
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, Ryan Johannsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luburic closes the distance and clinches.
Luburic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johannsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luburic on the side of the head.
Johannsen tries to clinch
and Luburic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johannsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Luburic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johannsen wants to improve his position but Luburic is controlling well.
Johannsen is not content to let Luburic control the position.
Luburic stands up and beckons Johannsen to join him on the feet.
Johannsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johannsen throws a nice head kick!
Johannsen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johannsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luburic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Luburic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johannsen as he avoids it easily.
Johannsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johannsen throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luburic clinches up against the cage.
Luburic manages to break the clinch.
Luburic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luburic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Luburic looks to land a combination but Johannsen avoids it well.
Johannsen clinches but Luburic breaks the clinch
and Luburic counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Johannsen both land. Nice combination.
Johannsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luburic backs up against the cage.
Luburic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johannsen digs a right hand into Luburic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luburic's gas tank.
Luburic managing to block the knees to the body from Johannsen.
Johannsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Luburic won't allow it.
Johannsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luburic is defending well for now.
Johannsen lands an elbow that stopped Luburic in his tracks for a moment.
Johannsen tries to throw a body punch but Luburic avoids it by throwing Johannsen back against the cage.
Johannsen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Luburic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luburic misses with the combination.
Luburic scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luburic swats away the attempt to clinch by Johannsen.
Luburic avoids the head kick by Johannsen.
Luburic misses with a few strikes there.
Luburic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luburic counters by clinching up.
Johannsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Luburic has double underhooks.
Johannsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luburic breaks the clinch.
Johannsen scores with a head kick.
Luburic tries to clinch but Johannsen is having none of it.
A head kick by Johannsen misses
and Luburic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johannsen lands a jab to the head.
Johannsen tries to clinch but Luburic moves away
and Luburic counters with a three punch combo that has Johannsen backing up. Johannsen nods at Luburic to acknowledge the strikes.
Johannsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Luburic circles away.
Ryan Johannsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johannsen wants to clinch
and Luburic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannsen is trying to break the clinch but Luburic is controlling him.
Johannsen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luburic breaks from the clinch.
Johannsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luburic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luburic.
Johannsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luburic has him pressed against the cage.
Johannsen is trying to break the clinch but Luburic has him pressed against the cage.
Johannsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luburics head.
Luburic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johannsen has him pressed against the cage.
Johannsen is trying to break free.
Luburic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johannsen looks to clinch
and Luburic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Luburic is breathing heavily.
Johannsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Luburic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johannsen tries to clinch but Luburic moves away
and Luburic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luburic.
Johannsen takes an elbow to the temple.
Johannsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johannsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johannsen blocks an elbow strike.
Johannsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Luburic has double underhooks.
Luburic blocks a body shot from Johannsen.
Luburic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johannsen has him pressed against the cage.
Johannsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johannsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johannsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luburic's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luburic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johannsen wants to clinch
and Luburic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luburic can't break the clinch.
Luburic prevents Johannsen from breaking the clinch.
Luburic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johannsen's efforts to push away.
Johannsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Johannsen.
Luburic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johannsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan Johannsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Johannsen.
Luburic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Luburic working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johannsen is trying to control Luburic's posture but Luburic avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johannsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johannsen trying to control but Luburic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Luburic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johannsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luburic counters with a one-two to the body.
Johannsen throws a right hand that Luburic ducks under and follows up with a left that Luburic also avoids with ease.
Johannsen connects with a high kick.
Johannsen tries to clinch up
and Luburic counters with a straight right hand.
Johannsen clinches but Luburic breaks the clinch
and Luburic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johannsen's guard.
Luburic is looking to stand up but Johannsen won't let him.
Johannsen trying to keep a closed guard but Luburic is proving a slippery customer.
Johannsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luburic manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johannsen wants to control from the top but Luburic keeps moving.
Luburic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johannsen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannsen is looking to stand up but Luburic won't let him.
Johannsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johannsen pushes down on Luburic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johannsen thows a huge punch but Luburic dodges it nicely.
Luburic is refusing to be controlled, as Johannsen sits in half guard.
Johannsen trying to pass the guard but Luburic defending well.
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.
Johannsen trying to control the action but Luburic is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Johannsen.
Johannsen wants to clinch
and Luburic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johannsen!
Johannsen tries to hold on but Luburic pushes him away.
Luburic prevents Johannsen from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannsen tries to hold on but Luburic pushes him away.
Johannsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johannsen trying to control from the bottom.
Johannsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johannsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luburic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johannsen trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Luburic postures up in Johannsen's guard and throws a big left but Johannsen blocks it.
Luburic postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johannsen is on top in guard.
Johannsen stands and throws Luburic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Luburic is trying to control Johannsen's posture but Johannsen avoids it.
Luburic tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Johannsen easily slips into full mount!
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 Maks Luburic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johannsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Luburic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luburic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luburic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johannsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johannsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luburic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johannsen tries to clinch but Luburic is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johannsen.
Luburic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johannsen throws a nice head kick!
Luburic avoids the head kick by Johannsen.
Johannsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johannsen is looking to clinch.
Johannsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johannsen moves in looking to clinch but Luburic pushes him off.
Luburic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johannsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luburic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luburic showed some decent athleticism there.
Johannsen gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johannsen looking to control.
Luburic trying to control but Johannsen is working from the bottom.
Johannsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luburic is staying active underneath Johannsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luburic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luburic wants to get back to his feet.
Johannsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luburic sees it coming and defends easily.
Johannsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luburic defending well though.
Johannsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luburic has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luburic keeps working.
Johannsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luburic won't allow Johannsen to pass to mount.
Johannsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luburic keeps working.
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.
Johannsen wants to stand up but Luburic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johannsen scores with a nice right hand.
Johannsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luburic doesn't seem bothered though.
Johannsen lands with a nice body punch.
Luburic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maks Luburic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luburic moves in looking to clinch but Johannsen pushes him off.
Maks Luburic is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johannsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Luburic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johannsen. That's going to slow Luburic down.
Ryan Johannsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johannsen misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Johannsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luburic 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 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Luburic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Winchester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Winchester!
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, Mirko Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Winchester.
Winchester gets a clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Winchester is controlling him.
Silva wants to break free but Winchester has control.
Winchester breaks the clinch.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Winchester moves out of range easily.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Winchester shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winchester moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winchester prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Winchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirko Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Leonard Winchester has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winchester fails to land the takedown.
Winchester misses with the combination.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Winchester's head.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Winchester moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Winchester tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Winchester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Winchester is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Silva.
Winchester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Winchester tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Winchester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Winchester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Silva - that's a beauty! Winchester is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Silva can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bag comes into the arena with back on my feet again blaring out of the sound system. Ortiz has chosen Bad Boy 4 Life as his entrance music. Tito Ortiz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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209 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punch Bag!
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, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag gets a takedown into half guard.
Ortiz won't allow Bag to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz trying to control here.
Bag is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortiz trying to control here.
Ortiz won't allow Bag to pass to mount.
Bag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
Bag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bag shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Bag shoots in.
Bag on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bag is breathing heavily.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Bag is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz drags him back down.
Bag is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ortiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Ortiz is chipping away with strikes.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bag down.
Bag is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bag down.
Oh Bag is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bag some visible discomfort.
Ortiz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bag looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ortiz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bag is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ortiz lets go of the hold and Bag can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tito Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinn Sixx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sinn Sixx!
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, Donald Mastadon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx lands with a straight right. Mastadon didn't see that one coming.
Sixx throws a jab but it's blocked by Mastadon.
Sixx scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mastadon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sixx finds it's way round the side to connect with Mastadon's head.
Sixx misses with a two punch combination.
Sixx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mastadon is rocked!
Sixx grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mastadon takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sixx cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sinn Sixx!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn Lee 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands an overhand right.
Quinn Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rua working the strikes but Lee uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rua throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee has one foot on Rua's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee punishes Rua's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rua lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rua is controlling him.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him.
Rua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rua won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Rua preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee sizes up Rua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into rage.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Lee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Lee.
Lee lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Rua's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee cracks Rua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rua. Rua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Quinn Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee with a hook.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Rua's head.
Rua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Rua's head.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee connects with the punch.
Marcelo Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Quinn Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Lee.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee with a hook.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rua's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee scores with a jab.
Rua is rocked!
Lee drops Rua with a beautiful combination! Rua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Lee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rua. Rua tries to recover but Lee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rua lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markus Nolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Caps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nolin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal . Gary Caps is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Nolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Caps!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caps looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nolin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caps to the mat! Caps manages to get full guard.
Caps keeping moving, preventing Nolin from controlling successfully.
Nolin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nolin wants to control from the top but Caps keeps moving.
Caps trying to control the position.
Nolin wants to control from the top but Caps keeps moving.
Caps looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Markus Nolin.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Caps.
Caps in the domination position with Nolin hanging on.
Nolin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nolin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caps's best efforts.
Caps is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nolin defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Caps tries for a takedown but Nolin circles away easily
and Nolin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nolin stays in close to Caps's body and controls the position.
Nolin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caps is keeping the position for now.
Nolin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
Nolin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nolin works over Caps with some ground and pound from guard.
Caps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nolin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Caps keeping full guard, as Nolin tries to pass.
Caps working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nolin has passed into half guard!
Nolin slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Markus Nolin.
Caps misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolin counters with a shoot takedown. Caps fights it but they end up in guard.
Markus Nolin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Caps.
Caps looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nolin wants to control from the top but Caps keeps moving.
Caps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nolin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Nolin 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.
Nolin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nolin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nolin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Caps tries to roll over but Nolin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nolin content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caps is looking for a sweep. Nolin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nolin passes to full mount!
Caps is desperately trying to improve his position but Nolin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nolin content just to control the position here.
Nolin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nolin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nolin controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caps sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Markus Nolin.
Caps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nolin counters with a single leg into guard. Caps didn't expect that.
Caps is breathing heavily.
Nolin controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Nolin dominated that second round.
That's time! Nolin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Caps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nolin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nolin.
Nolin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nolin preventing the sweep.
Markus Nolin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nolin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nolin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Markus Nolin.
Caps lands a high kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nolin.
Caps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee asks Nolin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nolin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nolin lands a nice forearm strike.
Nolin controls the position.
Caps looks to move to half guard but instead Nolin has passed into mount! Damn!
Nolin controlling the position easily from mount.
Caps is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nolin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolin scoring with strikes but Caps is staying in there.
Markus Nolin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nolin controlling from the full mount.
Caps is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caps wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nolin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Nolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nolin, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Nolin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Hanks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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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, Antonio Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Askren!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Askren, as that shot connected.
Askren lands a jab.
Askren scores with the left hand. Hanks knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Askren sprawls well. Askren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanks gets slowly back to his feet.
Askren scores with a jab. Hanks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanks looks for a takedown but Askren sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Hanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Askren.
Askren cracks Hanks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askren as he jumps to the side.
Askren jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Askren tests Hanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanks. Hanks gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren dips to his left and cracks Hanks with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Askren.
Hanks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Askren defends it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hanks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Askren cracks Hanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Askren lands a head shot.
Askren lands a body shot.
Hanks is breathing heavily.
Hanks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Askren.
John Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren drops Hanks with a beautiful combination! Hanks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Askren is looking for the KO!
Hanks is rocked!
It looks like Antonio Hanks has been cut.
Hanks ducks into an uppercut from Askren and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Askren!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan has chosen Ikenai Tayou as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamapi Chan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Chan throws a head kick but Holyfield moves out of range.
Yamapi Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chan tries to clinch there but Holyfield circles away.
Chan is looking to clinch but Holyfield is avoiding it.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Holyfield moves out of range easily.
Holyfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holyfield throws a body kick that misses.
Holyfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holyfield lands with a straight right. Chan didn't see that one coming.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield scores with a leg kick.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Holyfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holyfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holyfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well.
Holyfield tries to advance to mount but Chan denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holyfield off and has taken his back!
Chan misses with an elbow to the head.
Holyfield breaks Chan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chan working a defensive guard here.
Holyfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holyfield, into his guard.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chan wants to stand but Holyfield is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holyfield keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass.
Chan throws a strike but Holyfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holyfield has gone for a leg lock! Chan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holyfield's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Chan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holyfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chan has Holyfield in his guard.
Holyfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holyfield, into his guard.
Chan stands and steps away. Holyfield gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan with a poor takedown
and Holyfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chan thinking.
Chan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chan walks into a left hand.
Holyfield misses the shot to the body.
Chan walks into a jab.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chan clinches but Holyfield breaks the clinch
and Holyfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holyfield!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holyfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holyfield drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chan tries to buck Holyfield off but Holyfield is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield advances to full mount.
Holyfield takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Holyfield working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield working for a choke but Chan is defending well.
Chan breaks Holyfield's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chan stands and throws Holyfield's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chan is trying to stand up here but Holyfield is controlling him well.
Holyfield prevents Chan from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holyfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Holyfield is thwarting Chan's attempts to control the position.
Chan won't allow Holyfield to pass to mount.
Chan is looking to escape.
Holyfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holyfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Chan is trying to control Holyfield's posture but Holyfield avoids it.
Chan regains half guard.
Chan wants to get back to his feet.
Nate Holyfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holyfield trying to advance position but Chan counters by regaining guard.
Holyfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chan can't keep his opponent in guard - Holyfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chan wants to control but Holyfield is keeping busy.
Holyfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chan is just riding it out for now. Holyfield eventually gives up the hold.
Holyfield is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chan clinches but Holyfield breaks the clinch
and Holyfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chan's guard.
Holyfield has gone for a leg lock! Chan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holyfield's guard.
Chan thows a big elbow that misses.
Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chan advances position into side control!
Chan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan shoots for a double leg takedown but Holyfield sprawls well. He's pushed Chan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chan looks to land a combination but Holyfield avoids it well.
Chan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holyfield pinned against the cage. Holyfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Holyfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Holyfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chan lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamapi Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nate Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamapi Chan.
Chan looks for a takedown but Holyfield sprawls well.
Holyfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Holyfield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chan!
Chan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan drops back looking for a leg! Holyfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holyfield manages to kick Chan off! Chan jumps back into Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chan tries to stand but Holyfield is controlling from the bottom.
Chan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holyfield looking for a guillotine here but Chan defends easily.
Chan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holyfield sprawls well initially but Chan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chan thows a huge punch but Holyfield dodges it nicely.
Holyfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Chan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nate Holyfield did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan misses with a body punch
and Holyfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holyfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Chan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holyfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan misses the body punch
so Holyfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holyfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chan wants to sweep here but Holyfield controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan trying to control the position.
Chan keeping full guard, as Holyfield tries to pass.
Chan is trying to keep Holyfield in close.
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.
Holyfield pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chan tries to roll over but Holyfield keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chan tries to clinch
and Holyfield counters with a shoot takedown. Chan fights it but they end up in guard.
Chan trying to keep a closed guard but Holyfield is proving a slippery customer.
Holyfield preventing the sweep.
Holyfield passes Chan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chan tries to get to full guard but Holyfield has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holyfield to get the leverage.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura here.
Chan wants to control but Holyfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chan defends it well.
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.
Chan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chan pushes Holyfield off looking to stand but Holyfield dives back in and keeps control.
Holyfield is trying to work for a kimura but Chan is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chan tries for a takedown but Holyfield circles away easily
enabling Holyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holyfield sprawls well. Holyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chan gets slowly back to his feet.
Chan misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield had his way with Yamapi Chan in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holyfield throws a body punch but Chan moves out of range.
Chan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holyfield tries to avoid it but Chan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holyfield to the ground. Holyfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holyfield leaves Chan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holyfield scores with a shot to the body.
Holyfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chan's half guard.
Holyfield passes to side control.
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.
Chan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Holyfield asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield swings around for an armbar but Chan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holyfield has a closed guard, preventing Chan from standing up.
Chan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holyfield, up you get!
Chan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holyfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Nate Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamapi Chan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holyfield has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Holyfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holyfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holyfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well.
Holyfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holyfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nate Holyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holyfield has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holyfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chan is pushing Holyfield's head away, looking to escape. Holyfield manages to hold on to the position though.
Chan can't do much from the bottom here.
Holyfield happy to just control the position for now.
Chan gets back to half guard.
Yamapi Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holyfield trying to advance position but Chan counters by regaining guard.
Holyfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holyfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Holyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holyfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Holyfield!
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