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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gian Matteo Ranzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Lancaster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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221 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gian Matteo Ranzi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ranzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ranzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster has a takedown stuffed.
Ranzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ranzi is fending him off so far but Lancaster persists. Nope, Ranzi circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Ranzi avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lancaster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ranzi looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Ranzi is retaining full guard.
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Ranzi's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranzi is looking for a triangle but Lancaster pushes his legs off easily.
Ranzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lancaster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ranzi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lancaster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ranzi pulls down on the head and he's put Lancaster to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gian Matteo Ranzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Diplo and Tiesto - "C'MON!". The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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, Sergio Martinez!
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, Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez punishes Sokolov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sokolov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martinez pinned against the cage. Martinez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sokolov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sokolov unloads with some shots from mount but Martinez bucks and avoids them well.
Sokolov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Martinez tries to buck Sokolov off but he can't manage it.
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Sokolov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sokolov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Martinez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Sokolov with good strikes from the mount here!
Martinez really wants to buck Sokolov off and get back to his feet.
Martinez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Sergio Martinez has been cut.
Sokolov looking to finish with strikes here!
Sokolov looking to finish Martinez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martinez!
Sokolov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Sokolov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sokolov connects with a nice short shot to Martinez's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Martinez dodges it nicely.
Martinez is not content to let Sokolov control the position.
Martinez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sokolov.
Sokolov stops Martinez from standing up.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Sokolov tries to pass.
Martinez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martinez tries to get out of the position.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez wants to stand up but Sokolov is controlling him.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov thows a big elbow that misses.
Martinez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokolov postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martinez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokolov.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Sokolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sokolov thows a big elbow that misses.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov prevents Martinez from getting back to his feet.
Sokolov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martinez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov throws a strike but Martinez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Martinez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokolov.
Martinez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sokolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez throwing shots but Sokolov is blocking nicely.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokolov's head.
Sokolov strikes from the bottom but Martinez passes into mount!
Sokolov is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
Martinez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sokolov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sokolov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez with shots to the head and body - Sokolov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sokolov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martinez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sokolov is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martinez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sokolov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez unloads with some shots from mount but Sokolov bucks and avoids them well.
Sokolov wants to hold on but Martinez pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Martinez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Martinez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sokolov because Martinez loaded up on that one.
Martinez prevents Sokolov from getting the reversal.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sokolov is looking to escape.
Sokolov is desperately trying to improve his position but Martinez has a good base and remains in mount.
Martinez controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sokolov blocking the ground and pound.
Sokolov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Martinez tries to control but Sokolov wriggling away.
Martinez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
Sokolov is looking to get to half guard.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Martinez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sokolov because Martinez loaded up on that one.
Sokolov gets back to half guard.
Sokolov is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Martinez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Martinez prevents Sokolov from improving his position.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sokolov is striking from the bottom but Martinez uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Martinez stands up from half guard.
Martinez shoots in and bounces Sokolov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Sokolov is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokolov is looking to sweep but instead, Martinez has passed into half guard.
Sokolov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Martinez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sokolov with a poor takedown
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokolov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokolov fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martinez.
Martinez lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Martinez.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez scores with a hook.
Martinez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez jabs Sokolov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sokolov walks into a jab.
Martinez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokolov doesn't seem bothered though.
Martinez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sokolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sokolov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez scores with a jab. Sokolov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands with a hook. Sokolov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez cracks Sokolov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinez cracks Sokolov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martinez rushes Sokolov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Sokolov shrugs off.
Martinez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sokolov's defenses.
It looks like Sergei Sokolov has been cut.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez lands a nice uppercut.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez lands a head shot.
Martinez lands with a right hand.
Martinez lands with a cross.
Sergio Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez catches Sokolov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez stalks Sokolov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sokolov's face. Sokolov staggers backwards, shaken.
A left lands for Martinez.
Martinez tests Sokolov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martinez scoring well with a low kick there.
Martinez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sokolov.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martinez cracks Sokolov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martinez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sokolov sprawls well initially but Martinez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martinez decides to stand up.
Martinez works over Sokolov's head and body with a nice combination.
Martinez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sokolov's hands.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Martinez - just one landing.
Sokolov tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergio Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sokolov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokolov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sokolov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
Martinez has Sokolov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sokolov tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into Sokolov's guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martinez lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokolov shoots and misses
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sokolov backs up against the cage.
Martinez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokolov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martinez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martinez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sokolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez lands an overhand right.
Sokolov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokolov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez cracks Sokolov with an open hand slap.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sokolov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Martinez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo has chosen Domination as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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233 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Anderson!
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, Lincoln Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Aldo throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldo's half guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo defends it well.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Aldo is defending well.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Aldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aldo defend it? Anderson steps over the head and cranks it - Aldo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuan Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rabago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thursday-Crossout the Eyes. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymond Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuan Sung!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago throws a sloppy head kick and Sung moves out of range easily.
Rabago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Rabago.
It looks like Kuan Sung has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sung.
Sung swings around for an armbar but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sung's guard.
Rabago is looking to stand up but Sung won't let him.
Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sung working for a triangle but Rabago defends it easily.
Sung manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago is trying to stand.
Sung has hold of Rabago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rabago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sung working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sung won't let Rabago get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sung working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rabago turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sung off and cradles Rabago's limp body as Sung celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kuan Sung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Layfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miguel Souza's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Layfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Souza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Layfield ducks down to avoid it.
Layfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souza on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Layfield.
Layfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
John Layfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza scores with the left hand. Layfield knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Layfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Layfield swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
Layfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Layfield.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Layfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Layfield looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely.
Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throws a jab when Layfield was well out of range.
Layfield misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Layfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Layfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Souza throws a jab when Layfield was well out of range.
Layfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Layfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Layfield lands with a right hand.
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Layfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza looks gassed!
Layfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Layfield finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
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!
Layfield misses with a looping left.
Souza staying out of range there.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Layfield cracks Souza on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Souza falls backwards against the cage. Layfield follows up with more strikes that drop Souza to his knees. Layfield keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Souza! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Layfield!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Mohrruebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohrruebe has chosen Invaders Must Die as his entrance music. Freddy Mohrruebe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vit Kana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mohrruebe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohrruebe darts in and clinches Kana up against the cage.
Mohrruebe tries to work over Kana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Mohrruebe.
Kana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kana breaks from the clinch.
Kana misses with a few strikes there.
Kana takes a swing at Mohrruebe's ribcage but misses.
Vit Kana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohrruebe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mohrruebe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mohrruebe cracks Kana with a big elbow.
Kana tries to bench press Mohrruebe off him but Mohrruebe keeps the position.
Kana is trying to escape the position but Mohrruebe is controlling the position.
Kana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mohrruebe prevents Kana from improving his position.
Mohrruebe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana is looking for a sweep. Mohrruebe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mohrruebe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mohrruebe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mohrruebe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kana working to try and regain half guard.
Mohrruebe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mohrruebe controlling from the full mount.
Kana can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohrruebe controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mohrruebe cracks Kana with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Kana is looking to get to half guard.
Mohrruebe scoring with strikes but Kana is staying in there.
Mohrruebe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mohrruebe controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mohrruebe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mohrruebe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kana is desperately trying to improve his position but Mohrruebe has a good base and remains in mount.
Mohrruebe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kana can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mohrruebe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kana is desperately trying to improve his position but Mohrruebe has a good base and remains in mount.
Mohrruebe tries to control but Kana wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mohrruebe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kana is squirming around, avoiding Mohrruebe's attempts to control the action.
Mohrruebe landing punches.
Mohrruebe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kana?
Kana regains half guard.
Kana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mohrruebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kana looking for a guillotine here but Mohrruebe defends easily.
Mohrruebe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohrruebe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohrruebe is aware though and is defending well.
Mohrruebe stopping the sweep attempt from Kana.
Kana has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mohrruebe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kana.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mohrruebe lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Mohrruebe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kana keeps the fight on the outside.
Kana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kana misses with a straight left.
Kana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mohrruebe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohrruebe manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kana misses.
Kana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mohrruebe at a distance.
Kana throws a right hand that Mohrruebe ducks under and follows up with a left that Mohrruebe also avoids with ease.
Mohrruebe slips a jab from Kana.
Vit Kana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kana's corner calls for a 1-2. Kana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Freddy Mohrruebe has been cut.
Kana misses with a few strikes there.
Kana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kana throws a hook but Mohrruebe avoids it easily.
Mohrruebe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kana looks to land a right hand but Mohrruebe moved out of range.
Kana misses with a straight right.
Mohrruebe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kana to the mat! Kana manages to get full guard.
Kana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mohrruebe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mohrruebe trying to control but Kana is working from the bottom.
Kana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mohrruebe controls the pace.
Mohrruebe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohrruebe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kana is looking for a triangle but Mohrruebe pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohrruebe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mohrruebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohrruebe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Freddy Mohrruebe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mohrruebe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kana.
Mohrruebe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kana.
Mohrruebe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohrruebe connects with a body shot.
Kana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mohrruebe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kana throws out the jab.
Mohrruebe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mohrruebe blocks a jab.
Mohrruebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Mohrruebe slips a jab from Kana.
Kana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mohrruebe momentarily.
Mohrruebe moves into range and clinches up with Kana.
Kana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mohrruebe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mohrruebe controls the pace.
Kana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohrruebe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohrruebe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mohrruebe wants to control from the top but Kana keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohrruebe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mohrruebe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mohrruebe controlling from the top position.
Mohrruebe distracts Kana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mohrruebe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kana to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mohrruebe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kana pulls down on the head and he's put Mohrruebe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vit Kana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Face Breaker - Poison Pen. McArthur has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elvin Ruez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles McArthur!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruez.
Ruez tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McArthur.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Ruez is out of range.
Ruez lands a jab to the head.
Ruez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
Ruez scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruez scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
Ruez dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruez darts in and clinches McArthur up against the cage.
McArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruez blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Charles McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur misses with a combination
and Ruez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruez.
Ruez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McArthur working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McArthur wants to sweep here but Ruez controlling him for the moment.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Ruez from controlling successfully.
McArthur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McArthur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruez wants to pass the guard but McArthur is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez thows a big elbow that misses.
Ruez trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McArthur has a closed guard, preventing Ruez from standing up.
McArthur keeping moving, preventing Ruez from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Elvin Ruez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McArthur misses with a body shot
and Ruez counters with a nice body shot.
Ruez swinging wildly here.
McArthur swinging wildly here.
Ruez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruez avoids the head kick by McArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses
and Ruez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Ruez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McArthur throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McArthur dodges an elbow strike from Ruez.
Ruez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruez displaying some good clinch control by pressing McArthur up against the cage.
McArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McArthur has Ruez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McArthur breaks the clinch.
Ruez pushes McArthur up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McArthur has picked Ruez up - he's going for a ride! McArthur dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McArthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruez keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McArthur looks gassed!
Ruez is pressing down on McArthur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruez keeping moving, preventing McArthur from controlling successfully.
Ruez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McArthur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruez is trying to control the position but McArthur postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvin Ruez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruez's head backwards.
Ruez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McArthur counters with a thumping low kick.
McArthur misses the body punch
and Ruez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Ruez moves away and avoids it.
McArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruez.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruez tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
Ruez wants to clinch
and McArthur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elvin Ruez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McArthur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruez moves into the clinch.
McArthur misses with a knee to the head.
McArthur can't break the clinch.
McArthur tries for a takedown. No joy.
McArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McArthur is defending well for now.
Ruez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McArthur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruez lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McArthur prevents it.
McArthur tries to break the clinch but Ruez is controlling the position.
McArthur has Ruez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruez slips a straight right by McArthur.
Ruez lands a jab to the nose.
Ruez throws a right and a left that McArthur avoids nicely.
McArthur throws a hook but Ruez avoids it easily.
Ruez thuds his shin into the meat of McArthur's side.
McArthur is breathing heavily.
Ruez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruez tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
Ruez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruez shoots in and gets a takedown into McArthur's guard.
Ruez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McArthur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruez trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McArthur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruez trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruez is pushing down on McArthur's leg trying to pass to half guard. McArthur is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ruez slips a nice elbow through McArthur's hands, connecting with McArthur's forehead.
Ruez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur is pressing down on Ruez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McArthur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McArthur is trying to control the position but Ruez postures up.
McArthur has momentary wrist control but Ruez slips an elbow through the middle.
McArthur being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruez'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.
Ruez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur wants to get back to full guard.
Ruez is looking to take a break and control but McArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McArthur's head.
Ruez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McArthur keeps working.
McArthur tries to roll over but Ruez keeps him under control.
Ruez working the head and body with strikes.
Ruez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McArthur moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvin Ruez dominated that second round.
That's time! Ruez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruez throws a right and a left that both miss.
McArthur shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruez sprawls well. He's pushed McArthur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruez scores with a four punch combination!
McArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruez's head backwards.
Ruez wants to clinch
and McArthur counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruez seems keen to control McArthur's posture.
McArthur passes Ruez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruez is positioning himself well to prevent McArthur advancing to mount.
McArthur wants to pass to mount but Ruez is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruez is concentrating on defense, preventing McArthur from advancing position.
Ruez trying to hold on to McArthur's head to control him but McArthur postures up.
Ruez is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Elvin Ruez just wasn't active enough.
Ruez tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
Ruez doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthur circles away.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Ruez moves his leg out of the way.
Ruez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruez drives through and clinches with McArthur against the cage.
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.
Ruez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McArthur prevents it.
Ruez breaks the clinch.
Ruez slips a straight right by McArthur.
Ruez moves into the clinch.
McArthur lands a nice uppercut.
Ruez is leaning against McArthur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McArthur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruez lands a body punch in the clinch.
McArthur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elvin Ruez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McArthur.
McArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruez keeps control of McArthur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ruez.
McArthur creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ruez stops a takedown attempt from McArthur.
Ruez lands a body shot.
McArthur is trying to force a seperation but Ruez has the dominant position.
McArthur wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruez won't allow it.
Ruez blocks an elbow strike.
McArthur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McArthur takes an elbow to the forehead.
McArthur takes a shot to the head.
Ruez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruez has taken the fight to the clinch.
McArthur can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruez.
Ruez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruez checks the leg kick.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruez throws a right and a left that McArthur avoids nicely.
Ruez lands a jab to the nose.
Ruez stuffs the takedown.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruez.
Ruez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruez wants a takedown.
Ruez stalling.
McArthur pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ruez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McArthur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruez has picked McArthur up - he's going for a ride! Ruez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ruez slips a nice elbow through McArthur's hands, connecting with McArthur's forehead.
McArthur trying to control from the bottom.
Elvin Ruez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McArthur tries to get to full guard but Ruez has control of the leg.
Ruez controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvin Ruez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvin Ruez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdenek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zdenek Taticzek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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174 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan McCready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdenek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready dodges the punch combination from Taticzek.
Taticzek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Zdenek Taticzek has been cut.
No luck for Taticzek with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by McCready. Beautiful body shot.
McCready gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taticzek has McCready pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCready manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCready is stalling here.
McCready escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taticzek needs to keep his hands up - McCready had a free shot at his head there.
McCready has closed the distance and engaged Taticzek in a clinch.
McCready lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCready lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taticzek or not.
McCready lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McCready as the two fighters clinch.
McCready breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCready tries to clinch up but Taticzek circles away and keeps his distance.
McCready throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taticzek looks gassed!
Taticzek gets tackled into the cage by McCready. McCready maintains the clinch.
McCready lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
McCready displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taticzek up against the cage.
Taticzek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCready is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdenek Taticzek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCready.
McCready working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCready lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
McCready content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCready digs a right hand underneath Taticzek's ribcage. Taticzek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCready lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
McCready stalling the fight.
McCready lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
McCready is leaning against Taticzek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCready softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taticzek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCready lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCready lands with a light punch inside.
McCready lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taticzek.
McCready lands with a short shot to the head.
Taticzek takes a shot to the head.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
McCready is working Taticzek over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCready.
A nice left hand lands by McCready.
Taticzek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCready.
Taticzek looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from McCready.
Taticzek takes a shot to the head.
McCready lands a left hand.
McCready manages to break the clinch.
McCready thuds his shin into the meat of Taticzek's side.
McCready has closed the distance and engaged Taticzek in a clinch.
McCready lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCready stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCready.
McCready lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
McCready breaks the clinch.
Taticzek circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCready moves into range and clinches up with Taticzek.
Nice body punch from McCready.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from McCready.
McCready has Taticzek pushed against the cage.
Taticzek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCready is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on McCready - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCready lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
McCready softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdenek Taticzek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taticzek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taticzek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taticzek shoots in but McCready avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCready scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taticzek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCready moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCready is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taticzek can do to turn this around?
Taticzek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCready.
McCready connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCready clinches.
McCready lands a left hand.
McCready lands a shot to the body.
Taticzek is breathing heavily.
McCready digs a right hand into Taticzek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taticzek's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCready.
McCready will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taticzek up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McCready as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCready.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCready.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
McCready stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCready - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCready lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taticzek or not.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
McCready digs a right hand underneath Taticzek's ribcage. Taticzek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCready gets through Taticzek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready stalling.
A nice left hand lands by McCready.
McCready lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCready lands a right hand.
McCready breaks the clinch.
McCready lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCready fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taticzek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from McCready.
McCready clinches up with Taticzek and pushes him back against the cage.
McCready lands a nice shot to the body.
McCready gets through Taticzek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCready lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taticzek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCready works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCready lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
Good body shot from McCready.
A right hand to the body from McCready.
A short uppercut from McCready.
McCready lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
A short uppercut from McCready.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCready prevents the takedown attempt.
McCready lands a body punch.
McCready lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
McCready is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCready breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Declan McCready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCready drives through and clinches with Taticzek against the cage.
McCready is leaning against Taticzek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCready lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taticzek or not.
McCready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCready is working Taticzek over against the cage.
McCready lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
McCready lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from McCready as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCready lands with a left to the head.
McCready has Taticzek pressed against the cage.
Taticzek takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdenek Taticzek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McCready connects with a single shot there.
McCready slips a straight right by Taticzek.
Declan McCready is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taticzek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taticzek misses with a series of wild punches.
Taticzek swats away the attempt to clinch by McCready.
Taticzek dodges the punch combination from McCready.
McCready moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from McCready.
A right hook to the body lands for McCready.
Taticzek can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McCready.
McCready scores with a shoulder strike.
McCready lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCready manages to break the clinch.
McCready lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCready tries to clinch up but Taticzek circles away and keeps his distance.
Taticzek circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCready lands with a good body shot.
McCready fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCready tries to close the distance and clinch but Taticzek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCready connects with a leg kick. Taticzek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCready connects with a solid leg kick.
McCready closes the distance and clinches.
Declan McCready has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCready creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCready lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
McCready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCready content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCready scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, McCready scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCready throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCready.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCready.
McCready presses Taticzek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from McCready.
McCready lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCready manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from McCready.
Zdenek Taticzek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCready avoids it really well and circles away.
McCready displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from McCready.
McCready tries to clinch up but Taticzek circles away and keeps his distance.
McCready cracks Taticzek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCready doesn't manage to clinch there - Taticzek circles away.
McCready is looking to clinch.
Declan McCready seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taticzek fails to land the takedown.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdenek Taticzek.
McCready instigates a clinch.
Taticzek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCready.
McCready lands a right hand.
McCready lands a shoulder strike.
McCready lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
Taticzek takes a shot to the head.
McCready gets through Taticzek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCready lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCready softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCready lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCready pushes Taticzek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCready scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Declan McCready is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCready lands a hook that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
McCready lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taticzek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan McCready showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCready 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan McCready!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yamamoto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ambitionz az a ridah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunkers.
Bunkers tries to clinch up but Yamamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bunkers. Yamamoto shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Bunkers.
Bunkers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bunkers fails with the takedown.
Bob Bunkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Bunkers.
Bunkers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunkers thows a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunkers throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Yamamoto scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bob Bunkers has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkers misses with the body kick
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Bunkers looks gassed!
Bunkers fakes the leg kick and cracks Yamamoto in the body.
Bunkers misses with a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Go Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Bunkers's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto works Bunkers's body with a nice hook.
Yamamoto scores with a nice strike.
Yamamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamamoto thuds a left hand into Bunkers's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamamoto.
Bunkers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Yamamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto jabs Bunkers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto stuns Bunkers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunkers.
Yamamoto scores with a leg kick.
Yamamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunkers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yamamoto scores with a hook to the body. Bunkers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunkers's sensitive parts.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Bunkers
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Bunkers seems unphased.
Yamamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamamoto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yamamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Whack! Yamamoto lands a heavy head kick that drops Bunkers. The ref tackles Yamamoto to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bunkers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Go Yamamoto!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bobby Jones has been cut.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson stalling the fight.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henderson.
Henderson throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Henderson is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Henderson throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Henderson keeping his opponent close.
Henderson prevents Jones from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones tries to move to mount but Henderson blocks the move with his legs.
Henderson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Henderson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Henderson tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Henderson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jones working away.
Henderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Henderson!
Henderson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henderson's head.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones checks a low kick from Henderson.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones trying to advance position but Henderson counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking to control.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones postures up.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dan Henderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Henderson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson avoiding damage.
Henderson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones's cut.
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.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Henderson throws an elbow but misses.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bobby Jones's cut is getting worse.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Jones jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
Henderson cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones'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.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Henderson scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Henderson.
Jones looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Bobby Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Henderson.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson is stalling here.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Dan Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henderson.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jeez, Bobby Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Jones shoots in.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Jones's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Henderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Henderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Jones avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thumps Jones with a low kick.
Henderson forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Henderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Henderson lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
Jones shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henderson keeping control of the position.
Bobby Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jones is looking to wear down Henderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Henderson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson is the new middleweight champion!
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