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M M A Event # 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Yakubu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by south of heaven. Yakubu has chosen Incarnated as his entrance music. Mo Yakubu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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361 lbs
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288 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kerry King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Yakubu!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakubu throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Yakubu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Yakubu's shoulder, as Yakubu tries to avoid the shot.
Yakubu closes the distance and clinches.
King stalls.
King misses with some punches.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King avoiding damage as Yakubu throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yakubu.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakubu controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Yakubu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yakubu is trying to stall.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakubu wants to stall.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yakubu.
Yakubu looks gassed!
King digs a right hand into Yakubu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yakubu's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from King.
King breaks the clinch.
Yakubu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Mo Yakubu has been cut.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yakubu is out of range and King settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for King.
Kerry King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with the combination.
Yakubu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakubu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King digs a good body shot into Yakubu's ribs.
King throws the left hand but Yakubu avoids the punch easily.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakubu.
King slips under a jab.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakubu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakubu is looking to clinch.
King throws a hook but Yakubu avoids it easily.
Yakubu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakubu tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakubu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses the jab.
King avoids the head kick by Yakubu.
Kerry King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakubu is just out of range.
Yakubu misses with a straight right.
Yakubu slips under a jab.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Yakubu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King keeping moving, preventing Yakubu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubu postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Yakubu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
King keeping moving, preventing Yakubu from controlling successfully.
Yakubu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yakubu trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Yakubu forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakubu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Yakubu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yakubu misses with a head kick.
Yakubu looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Yakubu moves into the clinch.
Yakubu tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yakubu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King manages to break the clinch.
Yakubu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Yakubu is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Yakubu clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yakubu throws an elbow but misses.
Yakubu trying to stall but King improves his position.
Yakubu pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a body shot.
Yakubu blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakubu's elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yakubu prevents a body shot from King.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Yakubu.
Yakubu prevents a body shot from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Yakubu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.
Yakubu misses with a knee to the head.
King blocks an elbow strike from Yakubu.
Yakubu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakubu throws an elbow but it misses.
Yakubu misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Yakubu tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Yakubu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yakubu tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Yakubu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yakubu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yakubu is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Yakubu into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Yakubu misses with a knee to the head.
King tries to stall but Yakubu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yakubu looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
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.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakubu backwards.
King tries to stall but Yakubu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yakubu slows down the pace here.
Yakubu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King lands a shot to the body.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yakubu wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yakubu is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Yakubu into the cage.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yakubu or not.
Yakubu stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from King.
Yakubu is trying to stall.
Yakubu is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and King has denied him.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yakubu backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mo Yakubu.
A big left from King misses.
Yakubu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakubu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakubu throws a body kick that misses.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
Yakubu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakubu tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King loads up on a big right hand but Yakubu slips the punch.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Kerry King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakubu is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
That's four 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.
Yakubu fails to land the takedown.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakubu.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Yakubu motions for King to come forward. Yakubu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakubu slips under a jab from King.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yakubu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yakubu throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yakubu throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mo Yakubu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yakubu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from King.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yakubu pressing his opponent against the cage.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakubu misses with a knee to the head.
Yakubu is trying to stall.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yakubu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
Yakubu lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yakubu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yakubu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yakubu trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yakubu into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King cracks Yakubu with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yakubu misses with an elbow over the top.
Yakubu missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from King.
Come on Yakubu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King scores with a shot to the side of Yakubu's head.
King pushes Yakubu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King tries a body shot but Yakubu blocks it.
Yakubu takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakubu backwards.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakubu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yakubu tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yakubu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Yakubu.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King cracks Yakubu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yakubu slips under a jab from King.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakubu.
Yakubu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Yakubu shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Yakubu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerry King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Yakubu.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Yakubu fails with the takedown.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a right hand that Yakubu ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakubu also avoids with ease.
Yakubu pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Yakubu settles back down.
King lands a two punch combo.
Yakubu misses with a double jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakubu is just out of range.
King scores with a hook to the body. Yakubu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yakubu throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Yakubu misses its intended target.
King dips to his left and cracks Yakubu with an uppercut!
Yakubu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Yakubu.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Yakubu.
King throws a leg kick
and Yakubu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yakubu backwards.
King lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from King.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Mo Yakubu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakubu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King pushes Yakubu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yakubu backwards.
King lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from King.
Yakubu tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King gets through Yakubu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yakubu is trying to stall.
King blocks an elbow strike from Yakubu.
Yakubu throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakubu tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Yakubu wants to stall.
Yakubu throws an elbow that misses.
King blocks an elbow strike from Yakubu.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kerry King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kerry King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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271 lbs
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278 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Omar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Moon!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omar tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Omar tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Omar tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon shoots for a takedown but Omar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omar circles away quickly and effectively.
Omar gets caught flat footed, as Moon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moon throws a big right hand that misses.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Omar is keeping the position.
Omar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moon is one step ahead there.
Omar keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Omar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar has his hands on Moon's head, controlling the position.
Moon thows a big elbow that misses.
Moon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omar tries to avoid it but Moon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omar to the ground. Omar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on Omar's shoulder, as Omar tries to avoid the shot.
Jose Omar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon shoots in but Omar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jose Omar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Moon.
Moon shoots in but Omar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omar stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon looks gassed!
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.
Omar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Omar really is a fat lump.
Omar moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
Omar misses with a knee to the head.
Moon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Keith Moon has been cut.
Omar with a knee to the head.
Omar lands a nice knee to the body.
Omar prevents the takedown attempt.
Omar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Omar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Omar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Omar lands with a left to the head.
Omar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Omar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moon's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Omar.
Omar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Omar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omar lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Omar.
Omar crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.
Omar crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Omar.
Omar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar tries to work over Moon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omar misses with a knee strike.
Moon gets control of Omar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon working for a triangle but Omar defends it easily.
Moon looking to control.
Moon is looking for a triangle but Omar pushes his legs off easily.
Moon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Omar has passed into half guard!
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.
Omar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moon controls his leg.
Omar decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Omar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.
Omar lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omar lands with a slapping head kick.
Moon throws a wild body kick that Omar sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Omar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Moon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moon tries to bum rush Omar with a series of wild strikes but Omar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omar thows a body shot but no joy.
Omar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Omar.
Moon shoots in and drives through. Omar sprawls well.
Moon shoots in for a double leg but Omar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Omar clinches.
Omar with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Omar.
Omar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Knees to the body from Omar.
Omar scores with a knee to the head.
Omar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Omar lands a damaging elbow.
Moon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jose Omar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Moon.
Omar lands a knee to the body.
Omar lands with a right to the head.
Omar landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moon takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omar prevents it.
Moon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Omar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Omar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moon wants a takedown but no success here.
Omar lands an elbow inside that Moon shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Omar.
Omar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Omar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jose Omar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Omar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Moon.
Omar misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Omar tries to kick Moon off but Moon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Omar gets full guard.
Moon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Omar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon throwing strikes from guard but Omar blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omar kicks Moon off and gets to his feet.
Moon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omar is looking to clinch.
Moon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omar circles away.
Omar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omar clinches.
Omar lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Omar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moon's defenses.
Moon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moon takes an elbow to the temple.
Omar with a knee to the head.
Moon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Omar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moon pulls guard effortlessly.
Moon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Omar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Omar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Omar pulls his head out easily.
Moon gets full guard.
Omar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moon's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Omar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Omar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Moon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moon shoots in but no luck this time.
Omar tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keith Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Omar connects with a high kick.
Omar is looking to clinch but Moon is avoiding it.
Omar throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Moon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Omar.
Omar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jose Omar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Moon.
Omar has Moon up against the cage in a clinch.
Moon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omar pushes Moon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon tries to pull guard but Omar won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omar.
Knees to the body from Omar.
A hook to the body from Omar.
Omar landing knees to the body.
Omar scores a nice knee to the body.
Omar landing knees to the body.
Omar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moon takes an elbow to the temple.
Omar crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.
Omar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moon's defenses.
Omar crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Omar.
Omar trying to land knees to the body.
Omar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Omar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Omar.
Moon is trying to drag Omar to the mat but Omar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Omar.
Knees to the body from Omar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moon.
Jose Omar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon fails to pull guard.
Moon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moon is trying to drag Omar to the mat but Omar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Omar.
Moon can't get the takedown.
Omar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moon takes a shot to the head.
Moon jumps guard but Omar stands there with Moon around his waist. Moon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Omar lands a knee to the head.
Omar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Omar.
Moon goes for a takedown attempt but Omar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moon.
Omar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omar takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses.
Moon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Omar stuffs the takedown.
Omar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keith Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar forces Moon back against the cage and clinches.
Moon tries to score a body lock takedown but Omar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
Omar scores with a knee to the head.
Moon can't get the takedown.
Omar connects with a knee to the head.
Omar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Omar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Omar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Omar lands a knee to the body.
Moon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Omar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Omar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omar.
Omar scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Omar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omar, 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Omar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenaka Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes into the arena with Got the Time - Anthrax blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Tenaka Takahashi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tenaka Takahashi!
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, Chuck McCoy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi tries to bum rush McCoy with a series of wild strikes but McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCoy shoots in for a double leg but Takahashi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi looks to land a combination. McCoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCoy ducks into an uppercut from Takahashi and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenaka Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Big Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Fleischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bear comes to the cage accompanied by put a donk on it - blackout crew. Niklas Fleischer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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235 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Big Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niklas Fleischer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fleischer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big Bear tries to clinch there but Fleischer circles away.
Fleischer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Big Bear tries to clinch up.
Fleischer misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Bear shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fleischer but Fleischer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fleischer swinging wilding here.
Fleischer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fleischer lands a jab.
Big Bear tries to clinch up but Fleischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Big Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Fleischer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleischer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Fleischer stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Bear. Big Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Big Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleischer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Big Bear slips a jab and a cross from Fleischer.
Big Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fleischer as he avoids it easily.
Fleischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big Bear.
Big Bear has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fleischer wants to break free but Big Bear has control.
Fleischer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fleischer wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Bear won't allow it.
Fleischer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fleischer wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Bear won't allow it.
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.
Fleischer is trying to break the clinch but Big Bear has him pressed against the cage.
Big Bear lands a left hand.
Big Bear prevents Fleischer from breaking the clinch.
Big Bear keeps control of Fleischer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleischer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Big Bear is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Big Bear tries to clinch but Fleischer moves out of range.
Big Bear pushes Fleischer up against the cage in a clinch.
Fleischer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fleischer wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Bear won't allow it.
Fleischer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big Bear has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bear lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleischer backwards.
Fleischer has had enough of the clinch but Big Bear keeps him there for the moment.
Big Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fleischer.
Fleischer fails to land with a series of punches.
Fleischer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Bear on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fleischer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fleischer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fleischer stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Bear. Big Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Bear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fleischer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleischer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fleischer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Big Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charles Big Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleischer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fleischer.
Big Bear is breathing heavily.
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!
Fleischer looks to land a combination but Big Bear avoids it well.
Fleischer lands an overhand right.
Big Bear dodges the punch combination from Fleischer.
Big Bear tries to clinch there but Fleischer circles away.
Fleischer fails to land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Big Bear. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleischer swinging wilding here.
A combination from Fleischer does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Fleischer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Big Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleischer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fleischer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Big Bear backs up against the cage.
Fleischer scores with a three punch combo!
Fleischer clobbers Big Bear with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fleischer throws a nice looking combination but Big Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fleischer punishes Big Bear's body with a nice straight punch.
Big Bear takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Big Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fleischer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fleischer duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleischer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Big Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fleischer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Big Bear thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Big Bear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleischer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niklas Fleischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fleischer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fleischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big Bear.
A nice combination there by Fleischer.
Fleischer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fleischer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Big Bear stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Big Bear is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fleischer.
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!
Big Bear takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fleischer works over Big Bear's head and body with a nice combination.
Big Bear is rocked!
Big Bear on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Big Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleischer feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Big Bear crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Niklas Fleischer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Weicikilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and trevor gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Weicikilla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to trevor gunter's chin.
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Weicikilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, trevor gunter!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weicikilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around gunter's waist but gunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weicikilla off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weicikilla.
Weicikilla misses with a takedown attempt - gunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weicikilla scores with a jab. gunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
gunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weicikilla to the mat! Weicikilla manages to get full guard.
gunter looking to pass the guard.
Weicikilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
gunter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
gunter slips a jab and a cross from Weicikilla.
Weicikilla walks into a jab.
Weicikilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and gunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Weicikilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
gunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
gunter ducks under a wild hook from Weicikilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter slips under a jab.
Weicikilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as gunter throws out the jab.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown
and gunter counters by clinching up.
gunter pulls guard effortlessly.
gunter tries to strike from the bottom.
gunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weicikilla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gunter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
gunter is looking to stand up but Weicikilla isn't so interested in that idea.
gunter keeping moving, preventing Weicikilla from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gunter kicks Weicikilla off and gets to his feet.
Nice shot lands for gunter.
gunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Weicikilla misses.
gunter cracks Weicikilla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Dave Weicikilla has been cut.
Weicikilla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like trevor gunter has been cut.
Weicikilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by gunter.
A punch combination from gunter misses.
gunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weicikilla moves away.
gunter gets the takedown into side control.
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!
gunter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weicikilla is looking to work his way out of this bad position but gunter is controlling him well.
Weicikilla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weicikilla has escaped the position, nice work there.
gunter looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weicikilla wants to control but gunter postures up.
Weicikilla tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from gunter crashes against the mat.
An elbow from gunter crashes against the mat.
Weicikilla is looking to reverse the position.
gunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no gunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weicikilla is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
gunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown
and gunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Weicikilla is pushing gunter's head away, looking to escape. gunter manages to hold on to the position though.
gunter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Weicikilla tries to buck gunter off but gunter is having none of it.
gunter with the ground and pound but Weicikilla regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Weicikilla manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
gunter throwing strikes from guard but Weicikilla blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
trevor gunter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weicikilla just misses with a punch to the body.
gunter's corner calls for a 1-2. gunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weicikilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
gunter takes one to the chin there.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown
and gunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weicikilla won't be happy with that.
An elbow from gunter crashes against the mat.
Weicikilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
gunter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weicikilla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for gunter but great work by Weicikilla.
gunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
gunter wants to get back to full guard.
Weicikilla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
gunter wants to improve his position but Weicikilla is controlling well.
trevor gunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
gunter gets back to full guard.
gunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weicikilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
gunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weicikilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weicikilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weicikilla is looking to stand up but gunter won't let him.
gunter is working an open guard so Weicikilla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
gunter walks into a left hand.
Weicikilla misses with a takedown attempt
and gunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weicikilla's guard.
gunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weicikilla's head.
gunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weicikilla is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weicikilla controlling gunter's posture.
Weicikilla is trying to keep gunter in close.
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.
gunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weicikilla dives on top into guard.
Weicikilla stands and steps away. gunter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weicikilla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and gunter counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Weicikilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
gunter works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weicikilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
trevor gunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Weicikilla walks into a jab.
Weicikilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Weicikilla.
gunter scores with a takedown into Weicikilla's guard.
gunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weicikilla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weicikilla has escaped and now he's on top!
gunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weicikilla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
gunter 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.
gunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
gunter keeping full guard, as Weicikilla tries to pass.
Weicikilla stands up from gunter's guard - Weicikilla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weicikilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and gunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weicikilla's guard.
Weicikilla is trying to keep gunter in close.
gunter wants to pass the guard but Weicikilla is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gunter postures up in Weicikilla's guard and throws a big left but Weicikilla blocks it.
gunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weicikilla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now gunter has Weicikilla in his guard.
Weicikilla wanted to stand there but gunter had control of the position.
gunter looking for subs off his back but Weicikilla has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter strikes from the bottom but Weicikilla uses the opportunity to move to side control.
trevor gunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on gunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
gunter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Weicikilla is staying active.
Weicikilla stands up.
gunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weicikilla to score with a decent uppercut.
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.
gunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weicikilla.
gunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weicikilla is trying to stand.
Dave Weicikilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
gunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weicikilla defends it well.
Weicikilla pushes gunter off looking to stand but gunter dives back in and keeps control.
Weicikilla punching from the bottom.
Weicikilla missing with punches from the bottom.
gunter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
trevor gunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well gunter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... trevor gunter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Chan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ventura.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura moves out of range as Chan strikes.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chan is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan catches Ventura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ventura moves out of range of the strikes.
Chan tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Ventura slips a straight right by Chan.
Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Chan had a free shot at his head there.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Chan throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Ventura shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Ventura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ventura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chan swivels and escapes.
Chan misses with the combination.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it.
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.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chan scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ventura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Chan.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Chan.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Ventura on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chan misses with a body shot
and Ventura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ventura thows a big elbow that misses.
Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan 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.
Ventura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chan, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ventura slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from Chan.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Chan wants to clinch but Ventura slips to the side
and Ventura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chan's knee momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ventura!
Chan looks to throw the jab but Ventura is out of range.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Chan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chan throws out a loose jab but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chan misses with a few strikes there.
Chan connects with a body shot.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Ventura ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Chan gets caught flat footed, as Ventura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ventura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ventura throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Chan wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Chan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ventura's head.
Ventura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chan circles away.
A big left from Chan misses.
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.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Ventura shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Ventura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chan swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Chan connects with a jab.
Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ventura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chan moves out of range as Ventura strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
Chan misses with a wild combination.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Ventura's shoulder, as Ventura tries to avoid the shot.
Chan throws a hook but Ventura avoids it easily.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ventura staying out of range there.
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chan tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chan misses with a hook.
Ventura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chan throws a jab when Ventura was well out of range.
Chan misses with a straight right.
Chan connects with a jab.
Ventura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chan wants to clinch up but Ventura keeps it at a distance.
Chan staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ventura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ventura shoots in and drives through. Chan sprawls well.
Ventura jabs at Chan's body.
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chan tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chan to the ground. Chan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ventura throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
A jab from Chan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Ventura or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ventura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Nice shot by Chan.
Chan connects with a right hand. Ventura shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Ventura - just one landing.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Ventura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ventura postures up.
Chan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ventura manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ventura wants to sweep here but Chan controlling him for the moment.
Chan pushes down on Ventura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chan blocks the strikes from Ventura.
Chan passes to full mount!
Ventura avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ventura is desperately trying to improve his position but Chan has a good base and remains in mount.
Chan controlling from the full mount.
Ventura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chan trying to control the pace.
Ventura tries to get to full guard but Chan has control of the leg.
Chan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ventura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ventura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Chan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ventura tries to get to full guard but Chan has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ventura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chan is stalling in the full guard.
Ventura is looking to sweep but instead, Chan has passed into half guard.
Ventura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilliam Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wenzeslaus Dugald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by The Terminator. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilliam Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wenzeslaus Dugald!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howard.
Howard throws a big shot that misses.
Howard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dugald manages to avoid it.
Howard misses with an uppercut. Dugald saw that one coming.
Howard misses with a hook.
Howard throws a hook to the side of Dugald's head but Dugald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howard takes a swing at Dugald's ribcage but misses.
Dugald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howard.
Dugald shoots for a double leg takedown but Howard sprawls well. He's pushed Dugald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilliam Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard misses with an uppercut. Dugald saw that one coming.
Dugald moves out of range as Howard strikes.
Howard clobbers Dugald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Wenzeslaus Dugald has been cut.
Dugald tries to close the distance and clinch but Howard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dugald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Howard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dugald is controlling him well.
Howard tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard.
Dugald is trying to get an arm triangle but Howard is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugald works to advance to full mount. Howard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dugald on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Dugald is looking for the choke from the back position but Howard is controlling his hands well.
Dugald looks gassed!
Howard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dugald's arms.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
Dugald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Howard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Howard breaks Dugald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Howard with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dugald throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Howard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dugald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Howard is looking to defend but Dugald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Howard! Dugald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Howard taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wenzeslaus Dugald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triston Baal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Triston Baal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Big Guy's chin.
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270 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Triston Baal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy scores with a hook.
Guy throws a looping overhand right but Baal ducks down to avoid it.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Guy misses.
Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baal tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baal moves away.
Guy works the jab nicely.
Baal throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baal counters with a single leg into guard. Guy didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baal prevents Guy from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy is not content to let Baal control the position.
Guy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baal on the ground.
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Baal scoring with punches from side control.
Baal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Guy is not content to let Baal control the position.
Guy tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Baal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Baal lands some shots froms side control.
Guy pushes Baal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy struggling a bit here.
Guy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baal connects with a decent elbow.
Baal scores with a couple of short elbows.
Guy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Baal creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Guy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is trying to get back to his feet.
Baal controls the position.
Baal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baal moves into full mount!
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!
Baal dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Guy is rocked!
Baal content just to control the position here.
Baal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Guy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baal lands a heavy elbow.
Baal controlling the pace for now.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Guy taking shots to the head.
Baal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Guy working to try and regain half guard.
Baal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy is squirming around, avoiding Baal's attempts to control the action.
Baal is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Baal extends the arm and Guy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Triston Baal!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne has chosen Mr Crowley as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crowley Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne has a takedown stuffed.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Osbourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osbourne is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Osbourne circles away and we're back to standing.
Osbourne with a hook.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osbourne waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Penn.
Osbourne tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Osbourne misses.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn tries for a takedown but Osbourne circles away easily
and Osbourne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Osbourne postures up.
Osbourne wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Osbourne working away.
Osbourne controls the position from side control.
Penn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Osbourne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osbourne taking a breather here.
The strikes coming from Osbourne are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Osbourne counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne misses with a straight right.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Osbourne shows good takedown defense.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Osbourne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Osbourne catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Crowley Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Osbourne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a head kick. That will keep Osbourne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Osbourne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Osbourne is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Osbourne is looking to reverse the position.
Penn trying to control the action but Osbourne is working from the bottom.
Osbourne struggling a bit here.
Osbourne is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Penn is staying active.
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.
Penn 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.
Osbourne is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Osbourne working a defensive guard but Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Osbourne tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crowley Osbourne 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.
Some wild striking there from Osbourne.
Osbourne misses with a looping right.
Osbourne throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Osbourne.
Osbourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn throws a nice head kick!
Osbourne misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Osbourne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Osbourne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control the action but Osbourne is working from the bottom.
Penn controls the position.
Penn has hold of Osbourne's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Osbourne seems comfortable defending it but Penn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Osbourne is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Osbourne is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Penn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let's go!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinwi Bolo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
Bolo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stroker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Stroker misses.
Stroker scores with a head kick.
Bolo tries for a takedown but Stroker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroker.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolo.
Stroker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob Stroker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolo takes one to the side of the head.
Bolo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolo circles away quickly and effectively.
Whack! Stroker lands a heavy head kick that drops Bolo. The ref tackles Stroker to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bolo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bob Stroker!
Bob Stroker retains his light heavyweight title!
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