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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Omega 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 light 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, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Omega!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a double jab.
James scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rich Omega has been cut.
Some wild striking there from James.
James throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease.
James works Omega's body with a nice hook.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James misses with a combination
and Omega counters by clinching up.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Omega has double underhooks.
Omega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Omega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Omega lands with a left to the head.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Omega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Omega has double underhooks.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Omega has him pressed against the cage.
Omega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Omega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega drags the fight down to the ground.
James wanted to stand there but Omega had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Omega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
James wants to get up but he can't break Omega's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James gets to his feet - Omega follows without any prompting.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands a jab to the head.
Lebron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James stalks Omega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Omega's face. Omega staggers backwards, shaken.
James jabs at Omega's body.
James lands with a straight right. Omega didn't see that one coming.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Omega moves into the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Omega has him pressed against the cage.
Omega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Omega jumps guard but James stands there with Omega around his waist. Omega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Omega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Omega is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Omega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Omega breaks from the clinch.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omega circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from James.
That has opened up Rich Omega's cut even more.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Omega.
James throws a series of punches but Omega moves out of range.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Omega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Omega.
James looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well.
James misses with a combination
and Omega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Omega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Omega has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Omega.
James can't break the clinch.
Omega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Omega prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omega lands with a left to the head.
James takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Omega.
Omega lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James can't break the clinch.
Omega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Omega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Omega.
Omega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Omega gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Omega throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James throws a combination that misses
and Omega counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James wants to stand up but Omega is controlling him.
Omega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omega won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Omega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Omega with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Omega thows a big elbow that misses.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Omega is controlling him.
Omega trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Omega trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omega prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Omega gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
James lands a nice hook to Omega's body. Omega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from James.
Omega digs a good hook to James's body.
James throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Omega counters with a left and a right that stings James.
Lebron James is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Omega.
Omega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James tries to bum rush Omega with a series of wild strikes but Omega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Omega. Omega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James misses with a combination
and Omega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Omega gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Omega lands a body punch.
Omega jumps guard but James stands there with Omega around his waist. Omega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omega misses with an elbow strike.
Omega fails to pull guard.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Omega.
Omega keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Omega breaks the clinch.
James misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Omega moves into the clinch.
Omega lands a shoulder strike.
Omega has clasped his hands together around James's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Omega seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Omega throws a strike aimed at the side of James's head but James avoids it well.
James tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Omega throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Omega throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Omega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Omega.
Omega just leaning against James, taking a breather.
Omega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Omega won't allow it.
James is trying to break free.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Omega tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Omega drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James throws a combination that misses
and Omega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Omega.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omega.
Omega drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to stand but Omega is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Omega wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Omega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Omega has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Omega stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Omega moves into the clinch.
Omega swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Omega throws an elbow but misses.
Omega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Omega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Omega has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James is trying to break the clinch but Omega has him pressed against the cage.
Omega stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Omega.
Omega digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Omega lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocking some punches.
James tries to circle away but Omega has him pinned against the cage.
Omega manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Omega looking for a sweep. Not yet Omega, not yet.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Omega is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Rich Omega!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rich Omega!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rich Omega!
Rich Omega wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasha Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ready to fight. dan the tank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pasha Volkov's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, dan the tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pasha Volkov!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the tank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
the tank stands and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
the tank cracks Volkov with a big right hand but Volkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Volkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
the tank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no the tank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
the tank in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Volkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
the tank working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov tries to get to full guard but the tank has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from the tank there.
Volkov tries to roll over but the tank keeps him under control.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
the tank throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
the tank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but the tank is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
the tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
the tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with the tank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
the tank is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov wants to control but the tank is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from the tank there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov pushes the tank off looking to stand but the tank dives back in and keeps control.
Volkov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov is trying to stand up here but the tank is controlling him well.
the tank winds up and cracks Volkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov has hold of the tank's hands but the tank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
the tank drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can the tank finish him?
the tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the tank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
the tank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
the tank lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Volkov quite badly. Volkov pulls the tank in close trying to recover. the tank postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Volkov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Volkov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). dan the tank!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blacklands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blacklands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacklands lands a right hook to the body.
Blacklands throws a one two combo.
Goldberg looks for a takedown but Blacklands sprawls well.
Blacklands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blacklands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blacklands misses with a wild combination.
Blacklands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldberg fails to land the takedown.
Blacklands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blacklands misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Blacklands as Goldberg shoots in.
Ritchie Blacklands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Blacklands misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blacklands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldberg looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacklands lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Blacklands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blacklands lands a left and a right that send Goldberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Blacklands thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Goldberg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blacklands connects with a superb combination that knocks Goldberg out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blacklands before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Goldberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ritchie Blacklands!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Griffin Retkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Bosh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Griffin Retkovic!
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, Chris Bosh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Retkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Retkovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosh as he jumps to the side.
Bosh gets a takedown into half guard.
Bosh prevents Retkovic from improving his position.
Bosh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bosh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bosh.
Retkovic wants to control but Bosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosh.
Bosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Retkovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bosh on the ground.
Bosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bosh thows a huge punch but Retkovic dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Bosh.
Retkovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Retkovic tries to get out of the position.
Bosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Retkovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bosh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Retkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bosh.
Bosh is keen to just control but Retkovic is a slippery customer.
Retkovic wants to improve his position but Bosh is controlling well.
Bosh winds up and cracks Retkovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Retkovic is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bosh winds up and cracks Retkovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bosh thows a huge punch but Retkovic dodges it nicely.
Bosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Retkovic defending well though.
Retkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bosh.
Bosh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bosh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Retkovic's head.
Bosh slips a nice elbow through Retkovic's hands, connecting with Retkovic's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosh lands with a punch from half guard.
Bosh is trying to control. Retkovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bosh lands with a punch from half guard.
Bosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Retkovic defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bosh lands a nice short elbow.
Bosh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bosh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bosh drops an elbow to the side of Retkovic's head.
Bosh winds up and cracks Retkovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bosh lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bosh lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Retkovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bosh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bosh drops an elbow to the side of Retkovic's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosh drops an elbow to the side of Retkovic's head.
Bosh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Retkovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bosh winds up and cracks Retkovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bosh slips a nice elbow through Retkovic's hands, connecting with Retkovic's forehead.
Bosh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bosh wants to control but Retkovic is keeping him busy.
Bosh throwing shots but Retkovic is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bosh lands with a punch from half guard.
Bosh lands with a punch from half guard.
Bosh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bosh 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.
Bosh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bosh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Retkovic has hold of Bosh's hands but Bosh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bosh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Retkovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bosh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Retkovic is trying to maintain the position but Bosh is very close to passing his half guard.
Bosh wants to take a breather but Retkovic is having none of it.
Retkovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh lands strikes from half guard.
Retkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bosh.
Nice strikes from Bosh there.
Bosh stops Retkovic from getting back to his feet.
Bosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Retkovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bosh is nestled in close to Retkovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bosh thows a huge punch but Retkovic dodges it nicely.
Bosh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Retkovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bosh working over Retkovic with some ground and pound. Retkovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bosh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bosh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Retkovic has hold of Bosh's hands but Bosh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bosh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bosh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bosh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bosh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bosh working the head and body with strikes.
Bosh wants to take a breather but Retkovic is having none of it.
Bosh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Retkovic taking some punishment here, with Bosh in his half guard.
Retkovic has hold of Bosh's hands but Bosh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh lands strikes from half guard.
Retkovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosh.
Retkovic trying to control from the bottom.
Retkovic taking some punishment here, with Bosh in his half guard.
Bosh working over Retkovic with some ground and pound. Retkovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bosh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Retkovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bosh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bosh lands strikes from half guard.
Chris Bosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bosh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bosh working Retkovic over with strikes.
Bosh moves into full mount! Retkovic won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retkovic taking shots to the head.
Bosh landing strikes from the mount.
Bosh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Retkovic hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bosh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bosh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bosh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bosh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bosh with a nice head shot there.
Bosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bosh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bosh with a nice head shot there.
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Retkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Retkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bosh.
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Retkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bosh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bosh works over Retkovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosh throwing strikes from guard but Retkovic blocks nicely.
Bosh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bosh postures up and lands a big shot to Retkovic's brow.
Bosh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bosh lands a couple of elbows.
Bosh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bosh distracts Retkovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh with a nice head shot there.
Well,Retkovic is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bosh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Retkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bosh.
Bosh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bosh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bosh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bosh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bosh scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosh lands a couple of digs.
Bosh landing some decent shots from guard.
Bosh wants to control from the top but Retkovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Retkovic has momentary wrist control but Bosh slips an elbow through the middle.
Bosh trying to control but Retkovic is working from the bottom.
Bosh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Retkovic's head.
Bosh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bosh with a nice head shot there.
Bosh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bosh scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosh postures up and lands a big shot to Retkovic's brow.
Retkovic looking to control.
Bosh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Retkovic's head.
Bosh lands a couple of elbows.
Bosh prevents Retkovic from getting back to his feet.
Bosh landing some decent shots from guard.
Bosh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Retkovic's head.
Griffin Retkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosh with a nice head shot there.
Bosh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chris Bosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bosh trying to control but Retkovic is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bosh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Chris Bosh!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Chris Bosh!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chris Bosh!
Chris Bosh wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen king (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pohjanala comes to the cage accompanied by Scooter - Fire. Kustaa Pohjanala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
156 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen king!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
king's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and king duly obliges.
Pohjanala clinches up against the cage.
king tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pohjanala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
king lands a nice hook to Pohjanala's body. Pohjanala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
king with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pohjanala clinches up with king and pushes him back against the cage.
Pohjanala scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Stephen king has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pohjanala obliges.
king tries to pull guard but Pohjanala holds him up against the cage and eventually king drops back down to his feet.
Pohjanala lands a nice elbow.
Pohjanala displaying some good clinch control by pressing king up against the cage.
Pohjanala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from king.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite king's efforts to push away.
Pohjanala breaks from the clinch.
Pohjanala tries to clinch there but king circles away.
Pohjanala wants to clinch.
Pohjanala takes the fight into the clinch.
Pohjanala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has king in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pohjanala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down king.
king is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
king tries to break the clinch but Pohjanala is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Pohjanala.
king fails to pull guard.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen king.
Pohjanala manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
king throws a series of punches but Pohjanala moves out of range.
Pohjanala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pohjanala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pohjanala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pohjanala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pohjanala looking to isolate an arm here. king doesn't see it coming and as Pohjanala extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Pohjanala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kustaa Pohjanala!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hnery Cejedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Bob Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hnery Cejedo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cejedo.
Cejedo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cejedo gets the takedown into side control.
Cejedo happy to just control the position for now.
Cejedo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cejedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cejedo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cejedo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cejedo controlling from the top position.
Cejedo stops Johnson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejedo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cejedo postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cejedo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hnery Cejedo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Cejedo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cejedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson wants to stand but Cejedo is controlling the position.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Cejedo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Cejedo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hnery Cejedo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Cejedo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cejedo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cejedo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cejedo wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cejedo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cejedo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cejedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cejedo lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Cejedo unloading with bombs!
Cejedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Cejedo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cejedo lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cejedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Cejedo controls from the top position.
Cejedo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cejedo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Cejedo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cejedo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Cejedo getting side control.
Cejedo not doing much here.
Cejedo works his way into full mount!
Cejedo content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cejedo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cejedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cejedo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cejedo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cejedo controlling from the top position.
Cejedo stands up from Johnson's guard - Cejedo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cejedo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cejedo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cejedo cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Cejedo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cejedo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cejedo is in Johnson's guard.
Cejedo controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cejedo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Cejedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cejedo passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Cejedo seems content to control.
Hnery Cejedo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cejedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Cejedo dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cejedo shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cejedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bob Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hnery Cejedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejedo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hnery Cejedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cejedo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Hnery Cejedo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZPrizzy Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Deuces . Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rampage Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! ZPrizzy Simmons had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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18
210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZPrizzy Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Simmons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Phil Jackson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simmons is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Simmons finish him?
Simmons misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like ZPrizzy Simmons has been cut.
Jackson cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Simmons takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simmons kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Simmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Simmons lands a jab.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Simmons control the position.
Simmons is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZPrizzy Simmons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
ZPrizzy Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Simmons.
Jackson throws a push kick but Simmons slaps the foot to one side.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson is trying to drag Simmons to the mat but Simmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Simmons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Simmons pressed against the cage, preventing Simmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Simmons circles away easily
and Simmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
ZPrizzy Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Jackson.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Simmons has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simmons's guard now.
Simmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Simmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Simmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a jab to Simmons's midsection.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Simmons throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simmons counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Simmons backing up. Simmons nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Simmons.
ZPrizzy Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ZPrizzy Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Phil Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson prevents Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Simmons trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson works over Simmons with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simmons is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson has hold of one of Simmons's legs. Simmons is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simmons wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simmons's head.
Simmons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simmons tries to get out of the position.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Simmons to get back to his feet.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simmons is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simmons has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for ZPrizzy Simmons!
ZPrizzy Simmons wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pregador Luo - Apaga Mas Não Bate. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor shoots in but Agalactaciae avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vitor shoots in but Agalactaciae avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joao Vitor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitor misses with a takedown attempt - Agalactaciae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strep Agalactaciae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Vitor.
Vitor throws a series of punches but Agalactaciae avoids them all with ease.
Agalactaciae stalks Vitor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vitor's face. Vitor staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitor forces Agalactaciae back against the cage and clinches.
Agalactaciae tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vitor smiles and moves away.
Vitor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Agalactaciae. That one must have hurt.
Vitor looks gassed!
Agalactaciae lands the left hand.
Agalactaciae lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vitor backs up against the cage.
Agalactaciae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vitor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strep Agalactaciae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Agalactaciae slams his shin into Vitor's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Agalactaciae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Agalactaciae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Agalactaciae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vitor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agalactaciae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitor wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Agalactaciae misses.
Vitor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agalactaciae's waist but Agalactaciae gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vitor off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Agalactaciae.
Vitor blocks a head kick by Agalactaciae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agalactaciae.
Agalactaciae lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vitor will feel that in the morning.
Agalactaciae is looking to slow Vitor down with leg kicks.
Agalactaciae scoring well with a low kick there.
Agalactaciae throws a one two combo.
Agalactaciae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Agalactaciae throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Agalactaciae scores with a four punch combination!
Agalactaciae throws a series of punches but Vitor moves out of range.
Agalactaciae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Agalactaciae thumps Vitor with a low kick.
Agalactaciae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vitor.
Agalactaciae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vitor at a distance.
Agalactaciae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vitor at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Agalactaciae. That's going to slow Vitor down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae throws a leg kick which misses Vitor's front leg but catches the back leg as Vitor tries to avoid it.
Agalactaciae throws a head kick that Vitor semi-blocks.
Agalactaciae connects with a jab.
Agalactaciae throws a nice head kick!
Agalactaciae lands a head kick. Vitor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vitor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Agalactaciae throws a one two combo.
Agalactaciae dodges the punch combination from Vitor.
Vitor shoots in but Agalactaciae avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Agalactaciae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vitor is trying to work for a kimura but Agalactaciae is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agalactaciae keeping hold of Vitor's head, controlling as best he can.
Vitor thows a huge punch but Agalactaciae dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strep Agalactaciae dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Agalactaciae buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vitor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Agalactaciae tries to score a body lock takedown but Vitor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vitor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Agalactaciae regains guard immediately.
Vitor stands and throws Agalactaciae's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vitor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Agalactaciae has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vitor trying to control the position but Agalactaciae is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agalactaciae tries to bench press Vitor off him but Vitor keeps the position.
Vitor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Agalactaciae looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vitor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Agalactaciae is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vitor lets go of the hold and Agalactaciae can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Vitor!
Joao Vitor is the new heavyweight champion!
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