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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is God Bless America. Gomes has chosen Go hard or Go home! as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomes tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Anderson tries to stand but Gomes is controlling his head.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gomes is trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson decides to stand back up. Anderson steps back and let's Gomes get back to his feet.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Gomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomes looks to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and waves to Gomes to follow him.
Gomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomes uses from the top position.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get!
Gomes lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Gomes's knee but Gomes avoids it well.
Gomes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Gomes tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomes swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Gomes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gomes tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson is working for takedown but Gomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Gomes digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomes's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Gomes to the mat but Gomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anderson is working for takedown but Gomes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomes is stalling here.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Gomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Gomes. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Cletus Anderson has been cut.
Anderson closes the distance but Gomes moves to the side
and Gomes counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Anderson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Gomes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jimi Hendrix was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimi Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Houston can pounce on him.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Houston scores with a leg kick.
Houston throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Houston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Houston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendrix holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hendrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendrix looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Houston there.
Nice strikes from Houston there.
Hendrix is trying to escape back to his feet but Houston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix being controlled for a moment.
Houston trying to control the action but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hendrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendrix tries to buck Houston off but Houston is having none of it.
Hendrix is pushing Houston's head away, looking to escape. Houston manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix has his takedown stuffed
and Houston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Houston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendrix to the mat! Hendrix manages to get full guard.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Houston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Houston trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Houston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hendrix wants to stand but Houston is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hendrix for as long as he can get away with.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hendrix is on top in guard.
Hendrix looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix has his foot on Houston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Houston works his way back into a safe position though.
Houston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendrix, up you get!
Hendrix shoots and misses
and Houston counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hendrix's guard now.
Houston landing some decent shots from guard.
Houston wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Houston stops Hendrix from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Hendrix.
Houston wants to pass the guard but Hendrix is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Houston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hendrix slips a jab from Houston.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Houston circles away easily
and Houston counters with a thumping low kick.
Hendrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hendrix shoots and misses
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston lands a nice looking body kick.
Hendrix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Houston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendrix gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendrix looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Houston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hendrix pushes Houston off looking to stand but Houston dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.
Houston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendrix trying to hold on to Houston's head to control him but Houston postures up.
Hendrix is pressing down on Houston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendrix trying to keep a closed guard but Houston is proving a slippery customer.
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Houston prevents Hendrix from getting back to his feet.
Hendrix is looking for a triangle but Houston pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Houston wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Houston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hendrix feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Houston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendrix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendrix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Houston's guard.
Houston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hendrix!
Houston prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston landing punches.
Hendrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Houston lands a nice shot to the head.
Houston content just to control the position here.
Hendrix tries to reverse the position but Houston maintains control.
Houston breaks from Hendrix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Houston prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston dominating with strikes here.
Houston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hendrix looks a forlorn figure.
Hendrix is working to get back to half guard.
Houston controlling the position easily from mount.
Hendrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hendrix manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Houston moves into the clinch.
Hank Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Hendrix.
Come on Houston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Houston dominated that second round.
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!
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston lands a head shot.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches up with Houston, looking for a takedown. Hendrix pushes Houston against the cage but Houston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Houston rushes Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Houston avoiding damage.
Houston works on Hendrix's body with a couple of short punches.
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston.
Hendrix is looking to regain half guard here but Houston keeps moving and retains side control.
Houston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hendrix gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix gets back to full guard.
Houston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendrix is keeping the position for now.
Hank Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houston working some strikes from top position.
Houston trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Hendrix looking to control.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Houston thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Houston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hendrix's guard.
Hendrix scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hendrix fails with the takedown
and Houston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hank Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Hendrix.
Houston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Houston postures up.
Houston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Houston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendrix, not yet.
Hendrix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Houston escapes and throws Hendrix's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Houston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendrix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hendrix, who protects the arm well.
Hendrix is trying to get back to half guard.
Houston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hendrix will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hendrix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hendrix is trying to maintain the position but Houston is very close to passing his half guard.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendrix striking from the bottom.
Hendrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hendrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Houston manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Houston holds on and takes a little breather.
Jimi Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hank Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendrix lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Houston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My BitchUp. Liddell Norris has chosen undead by hollywood undead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell Norris!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell Norris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liddell Norris off to one side.
Sackett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sackett looks up at the clock and then as Liddell Norris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sackett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sackett working the ground and pound.
Liddell Norris parries the strikes from Sackett easily there. Sackett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liddell Norris to escape.
Sackett in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sackett cracks Liddell Norris with a big right hand but Liddell Norris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sackett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throwing strikes but Liddell Norris manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sackett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sackett tries to kick Liddell Norris off but Liddell Norris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liddell Norris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sackett 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.
Sackett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sackett is not content to let Liddell Norris control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell Norris blocks the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett trying to hold on to Liddell Norris's head to control him but Liddell Norris postures up.
Sackett is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell Norris doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell Norris tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Liddell Norris wants to clinch.
Sackett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Sackett is going to stand back up.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is looking to advance position but Liddell Norris won't allow it.
Liddell Norris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sackett throws a strike but Liddell Norris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sackett gets to his feet - Liddell Norris follows without any prompting.
Sackett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sackett misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell Norris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett scores a takedown into full mount!
Liddell Norris taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sackett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Liddell Norris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Liddell Norris tries to hold on but Sackett postures up.
Sackett with good strikes from the mount here!
Liddell Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sackett dominating with strikes here.
Sackett landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Liddell Norris tries to hold on but Sackett pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with a couple of short strikes.
Sackett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liddell Norris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sackett with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett is landing with some decent strikes but Liddell Norris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sackett with the ground and pound from mount.
Sackett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liddell Norris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sackett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell Norris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sackett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sackett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell Norris's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sackett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell Norris's waist but Liddell Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sackett off to one side.
Sackett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liddell Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sackett scoring with some ground and pound.
Sackett gets to his feet. Liddell Norris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sackett.
Liddell Norris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell Norris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Liddell Norris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sackett is putting a hurting on Liddell Norris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Liddell Norris taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sackett cracks Liddell Norris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Liddell Norris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Liddell Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sackett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Logan Sackett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett controls the position from side control.
Sackett working the ground and pound.
Sackett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Liddell Norris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sackett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell Norris is trying to control Sackett's posture but Sackett avoids it.
Check out the look on Sackett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sackett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Liddell Norris down.
Sackett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sackett gets the takedown into side control.
Liddell Norris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sackett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Liddell Norris is not content to let Sackett control the position.
Liddell Norris is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is putting a hurting on Liddell Norris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sackett lands a nice forearm strike.
Sackett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sackett lands some shots froms side control.
Liddell Norris tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett with good strikes from the mount here!
Sackett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell Norris's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sackett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell Norris's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sackett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Liddell Norris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sackett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sackett wants to control but Liddell Norris is keeping him busy.
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. Sackett connects with a nice short shot to Liddell Norris's temple.
Sackett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liddell Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sackett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett wants to pass the guard but Liddell Norris is defending well.
Sackett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sackett there.
Sackett is nestled in close to Liddell Norris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sackett winds up and cracks Liddell Norris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Sackett connects with a nice short shot to Liddell Norris's temple.
Sackett is looking to take a break and control but Liddell Norris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sackett lands a nice short elbow.
Sackett working Liddell Norris over with strikes.
Sackett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sackett wants to control but Liddell Norris is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sackett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sackett drops an elbow to the side of Liddell Norris's head.
Sackett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liddell Norris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sackett slips a nice elbow through Liddell Norris's hands, connecting with Liddell Norris's forehead.
Sackett wants to pass to mount but Liddell Norris is defending the position.
Sackett is keen to just control but Liddell Norris is a slippery customer.
Sackett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sackett stands up from half guard.
Chuck Liddell Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liddell Norris is trying to stand back up but Sackett is controlling him
Logan Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Sackett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sackett is thwarting Liddell Norris's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sackett winds up and cracks Liddell Norris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sackett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sackett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sackett content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sackett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison gets a clinch.
Harrison prevents Lennon from breaking the clinch.
Harrison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harrison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harrison tries to stall but Lennon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lennon working aggressively here.
Harrison lands an elbow just above Lennon 's eye.
Lennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harrison has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lennon up against the cage.
Harrison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lennon lands a right hook to the body.
Harrison could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Lennon cracks Harrison with a big right hand and Harrison goes down!
Harrison is rocked!
It looks like George Harrison has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennon forces his way into half guard.
Oh Harrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lennon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lennon is looking to clinch but Harrison is avoiding it.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Lennon.
Lennon closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harrison! Lennon dives in looking to finish! Harrison is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lennon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alexis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I punched Russel Crowe in the Head - Gaelic Storm. Mason Alexis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Alexis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Brown!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a series of punches but Alexis avoids them all with ease.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Timmy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexis scores with a head kick.
Brown swinging wilding here.
Brown tries to bum rush Alexis with a series of wild strikes but Alexis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown misses with the combination.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Alexis cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Alexis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexis scores with a jab to the body.
Brown looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a right and a left that Alexis avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Alexis lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Alexis finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Alexis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexis lands a right hand.
Brown letting Alexis take a breather here.
Alexis looking for a takedown.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Alexis.
Alexis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Alexis.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Alexis is controlling the position.
Alexis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexis trying to land knees to the body.
Alexis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexis stalling the fight.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexis connects with a body shot.
Alexis drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexis landing knees to the body.
Alexis has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Alexis trying to land knees to the body.
Alexis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Nice body punch from Alexis - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Alexis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexis connects with a knee to the head.
Alexis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brown is trying to break free.
Alexis controls the position.
Alexis is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alexis lands shots from the back.
Alexis throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown breaks Alexis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Alexis is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Alexis tries to strike from the bottom.
Alexis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexis wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexis swinging wilding here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexis tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexis throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Alexis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown takes one on the button.
Alexis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexis's head.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Alexis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Alexis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexis looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Alexis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a right hand that Alexis ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexis also avoids with ease.
Alexis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Alexis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexis is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alexis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason Alexis is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexis misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Alexis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexis lands a couple of digs.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexis passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexis.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Alexis has control of the leg.
Alexis works his way into side control.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Alexis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexis connects with a decent elbow.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexis trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Alexis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brown takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alexis is chipping away with strikes.
Brown tries to bench press Alexis off him but Alexis keeps the position.
Alexis lands a few punches from side control.
Alexis misses with the ground and pound.
Brown tries to bench press Alexis off him but Alexis keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Alexis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexis lands a jab to the nose.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown throws a series of punches but Alexis moves out of range.
Alexis just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a combination
and Alexis counters with a head kick.
Alexis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alexis - that will leave a mark!
Alexis misses with a looping right.
Alexis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Alexis forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown has hold of Alexis's hands but Alexis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexis slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexis tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexis throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown keeping full guard, as Alexis tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown throws a combination that misses
letting Alexis counter with a right hand.
Alexis lands a body shot.
Brown throws a series of punches but Alexis moves out of range.
Alexis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown throws a series of punches but Alexis moves out of range.
Alexis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown swinging wilding here.
Good leg kick by Alexis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alexis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
No joy there for Alexis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown stalks Alexis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alexis's face. Alexis staggers backwards, shaken.
Alexis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexis taking a breather here.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Alexis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexis passes to side control.
Mason Alexis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexis misses with the ground and pound.
Alexis landing a few strikes.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexis connects with a decent elbow.
Alexis is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mason Alexis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Alexis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexis 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Alexis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pee Wee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Jerk Off In Theatres. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pee Wee Herman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datu looks to land a combination but Herman avoids it well.
Herman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Herman trying to pass the guard but Datu defending well.
Datu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Datu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herman wants to control from the top but Datu keeps moving.
Datu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Datu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herman looking to pass the guard.
Herman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Datu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Datu fails to land with a series of punches.
Herman shoots in but no luck this time.
Herman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Datu tries to avoid it but Herman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Datu to the ground. Datu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Datu.
Datu misses with a double jab.
Datu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Datu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Herman!
Herman can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Herman looks gassed!
Datu working Herman over with strikes here.
Herman can't escape the position.
Datu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Datu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Datu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Herman's face.
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.
Datu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Herman is bucking up trying to escape but Datu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Datu lands a nice shot to the head.
Datu with shots to the head and body - Herman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Herman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Datu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Herman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datu is looking for a kimura but Herman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Datu to get the leverage.
Datu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herman looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Datu there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu thows a huge punch but Herman dodges it nicely.
Datu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Datu wants to pass the guard but Herman is defending well.
Datu seems to be working for a kimura but Herman defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Datu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herman pushes down on Datu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herman trying to pass the guard but Datu defending well.
Datu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Datu is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Datu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Datu manages to get to full guard.
Herman preventing the sweep.
Herman drops back looking for a leg! Datu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Datu manages to kick Herman off! Herman jumps back into Datu's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Datu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pee Wee Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Datu counters with a thumping low kick.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Datu counters with a single leg into guard. Herman didn't expect that.
Herman has his foot on Datu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Datu works his way back into a safe position though.
Datu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Datu passes into half guard.
Datu passes to side control.
Datu working the ground and pound from side control.
Datu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Herman down.
Datu working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Datu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herman regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Datu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Herman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Datu's back instead.
Datu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herman wants to work for an arm triangle but Datu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Datu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Datu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Datu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Herman looks a forlorn figure.
Herman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Datu landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datu working for a guillotine from mount but Herman is in no mood to give up.
Herman regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu lands strikes from half guard.
Herman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Datu tries to pass to full mount but Herman defends it.
Herman manages to get to full guard.
Datu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Datu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Datu connects with a couple of short punches.
Herman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Datu!
Datu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Datu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Datu throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Datu tries to improve position but can't.
Herman landing a few strikes.
Datu is looking to reverse the position.
Herman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Datu is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Datu misses with a low kick.
Datu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herman fails with the takedown
and Datu counters with a shoot takedown. Herman fights it but they end up in guard.
Datu scoring with some ground and pound.
Datu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Datu is in close to Herman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Datu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Datu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herman trying to keep a closed guard but Datu is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herman tries for a takedown but Datu circles away easily
and Datu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datu cracks the inside of Herman's front leg.
A combination from Datu does no damage.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Datu counters with a left and a right that stings Herman.
Jericho Datu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pee Wee Herman.
Herman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Datu's guard.
Datu is looking to sweep but instead, Herman has passed into half guard.
Jericho Datu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herman is looking to advance position but Datu won't allow it.
Datu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Herman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Datu turns into him and now he's in Herman's guard.
Datu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Datu tries to free his leg and advance position but Herman is retaining full guard.
Herman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Datu.
Herman is looking to sinch up a triangle. Datu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Herman's body to avoid the submission. Herman has instead reached around Datu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Herman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pee Wee Herman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khadaffi Janjalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khadaffi Janjalani is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathias Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khadaffi Janjalani!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Janjalani misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Janjalani.
Jansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Janjalani as he jumps to the side.
Jansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Janjalani sprawls well. He's pushed Jansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Janjalani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Janjalani drops Jansen with a left and a right! Oh, Jansen is hurt - Janjalani dives into side control looking to finish!
Jansen is rocked!
It looks like Mathias Jansen has been cut.
A big shot lands for Janjalani! That's hurt Jansen! Will he recover? Janjalani fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khadaffi Janjalani!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mia has chosen It's a Fight as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Mia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nova is looking for a sweep.
Nova manages to get back to half guard.
Nova is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mia pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mia is looking for a kimura but Nova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mia to get the leverage.
Mia is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nova gets back to full guard.
Nova wants to sweep here but Mia controlling him for the moment.
Mia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nova looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nova looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nova!
Nova working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nova wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mia, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nova's guard! Nice work there by Mia!
Nova is looking for a triangle but Mia pushes his legs off easily.
Nova wants to sweep but no luck.
Mia drops back looking for a leg! Nova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nova manages to kick Mia off! Mia jumps back into Nova's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nova is working an open guard so Mia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mia misses with a looping left.
Mia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mia misses with a hook.
Nova staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mia misses with a wild combination.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Mia ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Nova misses.
Mia throws a jab but it's blocked by Nova.
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mia instigates a clinch.
Mia wants to get back to striking at distance but Nova won't allow it.
Mia tries to pull guard but Nova holds him up against the cage and eventually Mia drops back down to his feet.
Nova lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mia tries to pull guard but Nova won't allow it.
Mia is trying to break free.
Mia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nova gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neo Nova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Mia.
Mia wants to break free but Nova has control.
Nova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mia's face.
Mia looks gassed!
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a knee strike.
Mia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nova manages to break the clinch.
Gavin Mia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mia clinches but Nova breaks the clinch
and Nova counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova lands an elbow that stopped Mia in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Gavin Mia has been cut.
Nova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Nova lands an uppercut.
Nova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nova manages to break the clinch.
Mia drops his hands momentarily and Nova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mia is rocked!
Nova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mia shoots for a double leg takedown but Nova sprawls well. He's pushed Mia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mia rushes Nova and presses him up against the cage.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Mia shrugs off.
Mia avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
Nova lands a shoulder strike.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova keeps control of Mia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Mia shrugs off.
Mia blocks an elbow strike from Nova.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nova.
Nova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mia blocks it with crossed arms.
Nova lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mia jumps guard but Nova stands there with Mia around his waist. Mia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nova lands an elbow just above Mia 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mia tries to clinch
and Nova counters with a three punch combo that has Mia backing up. Mia nods at Nova to acknowledge the strikes.
Mia is still on wobbly legs! Can Nova finish him?
Mia misses with a wild body shot.
Mia seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nova shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mia is backing up but Nova catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mia covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nova Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Nova!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cheadle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cheadle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Intergalactic Rock. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Howard Langston enters the cage!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cheadle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Langston!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheadle throws a series of strikes that have Langston backpedaling.
Cheadle misses with a few strikes there.
Langston clinches.
Cheadle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Langston goes for a takedown attempt but Cheadle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cheadle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Langston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cheadle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Langston is controlling him.
Langston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langston prevents Cheadle from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Langston throws out a loose jab but Cheadle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langston misses with a hook.
Langston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Langston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Langston.
Cheadle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cheadle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheadle 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.
Langston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Langston stops Cheadle from standing up.
Langston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Langston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle is looking to stand up but Langston isn't so interested in that idea.
Langston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Langston misses with a double jab
and Cheadle counters with a two punch combo.
Cheadle misses with a few strikes there.
Langston looks to land a combination but Cheadle avoids it well.
Cheadle swinging wilding here.
Langston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheadle pinned against the cage. Cheadle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cheadle throws a combination. Langston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheadle.
Langston tries to clinch
and Cheadle counters by moving into the clinch.
Cheadle is trying to break the clinch but Langston has him pressed against the cage.
Langston can't get the takedown.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Langston.
Cheadle manages to break the clinch.
Langston throws a series of punches but Cheadle moves out of range.
Cheadle darts in trying to clinch
and Langston counters with a shoot takedown. Cheadle fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cheadle is looking to stand up but Langston isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Langston dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Langston waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cheadle.
Cheadle tries to clinch but Langston moves away
and Langston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Don Cheadle has been cut.
Cheadle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Langston tries to clinch up
letting Cheadle counter with a right hand.
Cheadle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Langston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheadle forces Langston back against the cage and clinches.
Cheadle gets underhooks to prevent Langston's takedown attempt.
Langston keeps control of Cheadle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Langston avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheadle clinches up with Langston and pushes him back against the cage.
Langston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheadle tries to break the clinch but Langston is controlling the position.
Langston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheadle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Langston.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langston.
Cheadle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cheadle tries to clinch
and Langston counters with a takedown into side control.
Cheadle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Langston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cheadle pushes Langston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Langston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Langston just content to control the position.
Cheadle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Langston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Langston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Langston showed some decent athleticism there.
Langston controlling the pace.
Cheadle is trying to maintain the position but Langston is very close to passing his half guard.
Langston stops Cheadle from getting back to his feet.
Langston controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle pushes Langston off looking to stand but Langston dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Langston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Langston showed some decent athleticism there.
Cheadle looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheadle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Langston is taking a breather. Cheadle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Langston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Cheadle'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Langston shoots in but no luck this time.
Cheadle tries to clinch
and Langston counters with a stiff right hand.
Langston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cheadle wants to get back to his feet but Langston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Langston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Langston stops Cheadle from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston looking to pass the guard.
Langston prevents Cheadle from getting back to his feet.
Langston is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Langston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Langston tries to clinch there but Cheadle circles away.
Cheadle clinches but Langston breaks the clinch
and Langston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheadle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Langston controls the pace.
Cheadle is looking to stand up but Langston isn't so interested in that idea.
Cheadle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Langston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cheadle's guard.
Langston preventing the sweep.
Langston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheadle is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Langston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Langston misses with a takedown
and Cheadle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Langston.
Cheadle is trying to break free.
Cheadle is trying to break free.
Cheadle breaks the clinch.
Cheadle lands a two punch combo.
Cheadle tries to clinch
and Langston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Langston with a nice cross.
Langston misses with a takedown attempt
and Cheadle counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheadle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheadle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheadle wants to break free but Langston has control.
Cheadle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Langston has him pressed against the cage.
Langston has Cheadle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Langston pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cheadle tumbling to the mat - Langston dives into Cheadle's guard.
Cheadle wants to stand and escape but Langston is having none of it.
Langston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Don Cheadle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard Langston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheadle pushes Langston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Langston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cheadle swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Langston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langston 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Langston!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian's entrance music is Dean Martin - Ain´t that a kick in the head. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian throws a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Florian circles away.
Mitchell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Florian.
Florian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kevin Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florian avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Florian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Florian pushes Mitchell away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Florian lands a head kick!
Florian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mitchell is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Florian and Mitchell falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Florian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Florian!
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FIGHT
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