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ICON SUPERFIGHT ONE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lingad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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159 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Lingad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathias Jansen!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lingad misses with a leg kick.
Lingad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lingad throws an overhand right that lands on Jansen's shoulder, as Jansen tries to avoid the shot.
Lingad scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mathias Jansen has been cut.
Jansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lingad.
Lingad is looking to score with low kicks.
Lingad misses with a low kick.
Jansen clinches but Lingad breaks the clinch
and Lingad makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jansen really felt that one!
Jansen staying out of range there.
Jansen tries to clinch up but Lingad circles away and keeps his distance.
Lingad misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jansen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Jansen with that takedown attempt.
Lingad keeps the fight on the outside.
Jansen misses with a takedown
and Lingad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lingad missing with knees to the body.
Lingad misses with a knee strike.
Lingad stalling.
Jansen blocks a body shot from Lingad.
Jansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lingad throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Lingad.
Jansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Lingad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jon Lingad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Jansen.
Jansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jansen pulls guard effortlessly.
Lingad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansen has his feet on Lingad's thighs here. He's pushed Lingad off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lingad screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mathias Jansen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pee Wee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bookem comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Herman has chosen Pee Wee's Big Adventure Theme Song as his entrance music. Pee Wee Herman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 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!
Bookem looks to land a combination but Herman avoids it well.
Herman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bookem thows a body shot but no joy.
Bookem cracks a nice hook into Herman's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Bookem as he connects with a hook.
Bookem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bookem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bookem throws a nice looking combination but Herman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herman slips a jab and a cross from Bookem.
Herman ducks under a wild hook from Bookem.
Herman throws the left hand but Bookem avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem lands with a shot to the body.
Herman avoids the body shot from Bookem.
Herman dodges the punch combination from Bookem.
Herman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bookem throws out a loose jab but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bookem jabs Herman right on the nose. Herman blinks but takes it well.
Bookem jabs at Herman's body.
Herman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem misses with a hook. Herman ducked under it nicely.
Bookem throws a looping overhand right but Herman ducks down to avoid it.
Bookem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bookem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Bookem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem misses with a hook. Herman ducked under it nicely.
Bookem connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herman misses with an uppercut. Bookem saw that one coming.
Bookem misses with a wild combination.
Bookem moves out of range as Herman strikes.
Bullet Bookem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bookem works over Herman's head and body with a nice combination.
Bookem tries to bum rush Herman with a series of wild strikes but Herman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herman takes one to the side of the head.
Herman scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem working to try and regain half guard.
Bookem wants to hold on but Herman pushes him away.
Herman prevents Bookem from getting the reversal.
Herman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Herman is looking to take Bookem's back but instead Bookem gets back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bookem trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bookem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bookem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bookem.
Bookem throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bookem.
Bullet Bookem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bookem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bookem lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bookem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bookem tries to bum rush Herman with a series of wild strikes but Herman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Bookem.
Herman moves away from the strike by Bookem.
Bookem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herman.
Herman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bookem throws a shot from downtown. Herman moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem misses with a two punch combination.
Bookem lands with a cross.
Bookem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bookem misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bookem.
Bookem looks to land a combination. Herman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Herman misses with a looping right.
Bookem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herman moves away.
Herman avoids the body shot from Bookem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Herman misses.
Bookem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bookem.
Bookem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bookem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bookem.
Bookem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bookem lands a two punch combo.
Bookem throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman staying out of range there.
Bookem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herman staying out of range there.
Bookem lands a glancing blow to the side of Herman's head.
Bookem throws a one two combo.
Bookem waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Herman.
Bookem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bookem lands a glancing blow to the side of Herman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bookem tries to sprawl out of it but Herman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bookem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bookem fails to land with a series of punches.
Bookem throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.
Bookem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman moves away from the strike by Bookem.
Bookem throws a hook but Herman avoids it easily.
Bullet Bookem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bookem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herman ducks right into an uppercut from Bookem.
Bookem waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Herman.
Bookem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Herman in his tracks.
Bookem's corner calls for a 1-2. Bookem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bullet Bookem is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Bookem. No joy for Herman on that attempt.
Herman blocks a jab.
Bookem misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herman circles away quickly and effectively.
Bookem throws a looping overhand right but Herman ducks down to avoid it.
Bookem misses with a wild body shot.
Bookem misses with a straight left.
Herman dodges the punch combination from Bookem.
Herman takes one on the button.
Bookem throws out a loose jab but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bookem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bookem tests Herman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bookem misses with a low kick as Herman jumps back.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
Bookem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herman blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem slips under a jab.
Herman throws the left hand but Bookem avoids the punch easily.
Herman throws a hook to the side of Bookem's head but Bookem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bookem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herman.
A swing and a miss from Bookem.
Pee Wee Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman slips a jab and a cross from Bookem.
A big right from Bookem misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bullet Bookem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bookem, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bullet Bookem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Gotta Get Paid. Cox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Solitaire Unraveling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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283 lbs
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255 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perry Cox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
Cox lands a right hook to the body.
Sawyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab.
Cox looks to throw the jab but Sawyer is out of range.
Sawyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cox was well out of range. Poor timing from Sawyer.
Sawyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Buzz Sawyer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sawyer.
Sawyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sawyer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cox, who protects the arm well.
Sawyer is putting a hurting on Cox here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Sawyer.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is chipping away with strikes.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Cox is defending well.
Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Cox is defending well.
Cox is trying to buck Sawyer off.
Cox wants to control but Sawyer postures up.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Cox is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer tries for a kimura but Cox is defending well.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Sawyer working away.
Sawyer cracks Cox with a big right hand but Cox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sawyer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawyer trying to pass the guard but Cox defending well.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but Cox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sawyer to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox trying to control but Sawyer postures up.
Sawyer is working for a kimura but Cox is defending it quite comfortably.
Cox gets full guard.
Sawyer stops Cox from standing up.
Cox scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sawyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cox.
Sawyer misses the body punch
and Cox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cox.
Cox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cox looks to score with a jab to the body but Sawyer is just out of range.
Cox connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawyer misses the shot to the body.
Sawyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cox!
Sawyer won't let Cox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cox sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cox is defending against the submission attempts here by Sawyer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Cox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Sawyer'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.
Cox throws a body punch but Sawyer moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cox. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sawyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cox throws a right and a left that Sawyer avoids nicely.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buzz Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer misses with a takedown attempt - Cox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sawyer swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Cox throws a shot to the body.
Perry Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sawyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cox.
Sawyer tries for a takedown but Cox circles away easily
and Cox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox drops Sawyer with a nice combination! Cox dives into Sawyer's guard, looking to finish!
Sawyer is rocked!
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox gets to his feet. Sawyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sawyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cox.
Oh Sawyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cox misses with an uppercut.
Sawyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Cox misses with a straight right.
Cox takes a swing at Sawyer's ribcage but misses.
Sawyer feints and as Cox raises his hands in defense, Sawyer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Buzz Sawyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sawyer wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
Cox looking to control.
Sawyer looking to pass the guard.
Cox uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer slips under a jab from Cox.
A big left from Cox misses.
Cox misses with a straight left.
Cox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Perry Cox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Sawyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawyer has his takedown stuffed
and Sawyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Sawyer.
Sawyer lands a jab to Cox's midsection.
Cox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawyer.
Sawyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sawyer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cox wants to get back to his feet.
Sawyer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cox is pushing Sawyer's head away, looking to escape. Sawyer manages to hold on to the position though.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sawyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Sawyer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sawyer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cox, who protects the arm well.
Sawyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sawyer off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Cox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buzz Sawyer'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sawyer misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Cox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cox.
Cox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sawyer backs up against the cage.
No luck for Cox with that takedown attempt.
Sawyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Sawyer lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
Sawyer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sawyer showed some decent athleticism there.
Sawyer prevents Cox from standing back up.
Sawyer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is trying to stand.
Cox takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sawyer landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox has given up his back. Will we see Sawyer going for some submissions?
Sawyer tightening his grip on Cox, looking for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer missing with punches from the back.
Cox controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sawyer working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Cox is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sawyer has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Cox taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buzz Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Demetriou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pili pangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetriou comes to the cage accompanied by Ocean Avenue. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Demetriou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, pili pangi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demetriou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by pangi.
Demetriou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
pangi needs to keep his hands up - Demetriou had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Demetriou.
pangi looks gassed!
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!
A shot to de liver by Demetriou. Beautiful body shot.
Demetriou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demetriou stuns pangi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
pili pangi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demetriou lands a head shot.
Demetriou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from Demetriou sends pangi down but not out. Demetriou dives into side control looking to finish.
pangi is rocked!
It looks like pili pangi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on pangi's face as Demetriou controls the position.
pangi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Demetriou controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demetriou decides to stand back up.
pangi tries for a takedown but Demetriou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Demetriou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demetriou throws a left that rocks pangi and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Demetriou dives into side control, looking to finish! Can pangi regain composure!
pangi is still in real trouble! Can Demetriou finish him?
Demetriou tries to stand but pangi is controlling his head.
pangi seems to have recovered his senses.
pangi is trying to escape the position but Demetriou is controlling the position.
Demetriou tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
pangi is trying to control Demetriou's posture but Demetriou avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demetriou stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demetriou cracks a nice hook into pangi's ribs.
Demetriou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demetriou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Demetriou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on pili pangi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Demetriou.
Demetriou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demetriou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Demetriou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooh a lovely combination from Demetriou sends pangi down but not out. Demetriou dives into side control looking to finish.
That has opened up pili pangi's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demetriou slows the pace down.
pangi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demetriou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that pangi can do to turn this around?
Demetriou working away.
Demetriou stands up.
Demetriou sizes up pangi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demetriou scores with a sloppy right hand. pangi should have avoided that one.
pangi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demetriou sizes up pangi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pangi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
pangi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demetriou.
pangi tries to move into range but Demetriou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The cut above pili pangi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
pangi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
pangi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demetriou moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demetriou tests pangi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demetriou scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demetriou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Demetriou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on pili pangi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
pangi avoids the body shot from Demetriou.
Demetriou throws a body punch but pangi moves out of range.
pangi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demetriou's waist but Demetriou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing pangi off to one side.
Demetriou throws a lazy right hand but pangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
pili pangi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demetriou lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demetriou throws a jab but it's blocked by pangi.
pangi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demetriou cracks pangi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demetriou stuns pangi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nick Demetriou is winning the standup battle so far.
Demetriou lands a head shot.
Demetriou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
pangi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demetriou misses with a wild body shot.
Demetriou scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
pangi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demetriou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but pangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Demetriou.
pangi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demetriou's corner calls for a 1-2. Demetriou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demetriou.
pangi is still on wobbly legs! Can Demetriou finish him?
pili pangi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Demetriou lands a big uppercut and pangi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but pangi looks OK. Demetriou waves pangi back to his feet!
BOOM! Demetriou lands a beautiful left hook that drops pangi. pangi tries to recover but Demetriou is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and pangi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Demetriou!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Takaya!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everyday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takaya sends Everyday crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Takaya is motioning to the referee to let Everyday up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Everyday is rocked!
It looks like Herb Everyday has been cut.
Takaya throws the left hand but Everyday avoids the punch easily.
Oh Everyday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takaya throws a jab when Everyday was well out of range.
Everyday slips under a jab.
Takaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Everyday.
Everyday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takaya.
Takaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everyday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takaya misses with the combination.
Takaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Everyday.
Takaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takaya throws a jab when Everyday was well out of range.
Takaya throws a looping overhand right but Everyday ducks down to avoid it.
Everyday seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaya misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaya tries to clinch up but Everyday circles away and keeps his distance.
Everyday shoots in but no luck this time.
Takaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takaya fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Everyday to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Everyday looks to clinch but Takaya throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Everyday taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Masato Takaya!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Napier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Napier Jr!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napier Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Napier Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Napier Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez takes a swing at Napier Jr's ribcage but misses.
Napier Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Napier Jr shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Napier Jr moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Napier Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Napier Jr takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez keeps Napier Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Napier Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Napier Jr looks gassed!
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Napier Jr.
Napier Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Napier Jr's head back.
Sanchez lands a left and a right that sends Napier Jr crashing to the canvas! Sanchez dives into mount looking to finish!
Napier Jr is rocked!
Sanchez lands a big elbow.
Napier Jr is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier Jr wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Napier Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Napier Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Napier Jr tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Napier Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Napier Jr is looking to escape.
Napier Jr is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Napier Jr wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez looking to control but Napier Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Napier Jr is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Napier Jr is squirming around nicely.
Napier Jr is working to get back to 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.
Sanchez looking to control but Napier Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Napier Jr throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanchez. What's that going to do exactly?
Napier Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Napier Jr to control.
Sanchez working Napier Jr over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Napier Jr is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez 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.
Napier Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Napier Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but Napier Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Napier Jr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sanchez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Napier Jr.
No luck for Napier Jr with that takedown attempt.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Napier Jr.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Napier Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Napier Jr misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Napier Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Napier Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Napier Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Napier Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Napier Jr is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Napier Jr avoids nicely.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Napier Jr should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez stuns Napier Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Napier Jr.
Sanchez regains half guard.
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Napier Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Napier Jr.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Napier Jr's head to control him but Napier Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Napier Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Napier Jr has Sanchez in his guard.
Napier Jr trying to strike off his back.
Sanchez trying to control but Napier Jr is working from the bottom.
Sanchez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Napier Jr keeps moving.
Napier Jr looking to control but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez is thwarting Napier Jr's attempts to control the position.
Napier Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Napier Jr.
Sanchez stays in close to Napier Jr's body and controls the position.
Napier Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Napier Jr working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Napier Jr looking for subs off his back but Sanchez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Napier Jr moves into full guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Napier Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Napier Jr tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Napier Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Napier Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Napier Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Napier Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Napier Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Sanchez has managed to sweep!
Napier Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Napier Jr keeps moving.
Napier Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Napier Jr working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Napier Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Napier Jr keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Napier Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Napier Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanchez stacks Napier Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanchez!
Sanchez controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Napier Jr is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez throws an elbow but Napier Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanchez is staying tight to Napier Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez lands a few punches from side control.
Sanchez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Napier Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Napier Jr tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Napier Jr.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Jack Napier Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napier Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Napier Jr. That did some damage!
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Napier Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Napier Jr 's knee.
Jesus Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Napier Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Napier Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Napier Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Napier Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Napier Jr down.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Napier Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Napier Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Napier Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Napier Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Napier Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Napier Jr shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Napier Jr backing up. Napier Jr nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
Jesus Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Napier Jr.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Napier Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Napier Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napier Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napier Jr walks into a left hand.
Napier Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Napier Jr can do to turn this around?
Napier Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Napier Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Napier Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Napier Jr fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice body kick.
Napier Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Napier Jr slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Napier Jr fails with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Napier Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Napier Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Napier Jr's sensitive parts.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Napier Jr with that takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napier Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Sanchez sizes up Napier Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Napier Jr with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Napier Jr shrugs it off though.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Napier Jr. That did some damage!
Napier Jr tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez jabs at Napier Jr's body.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Napier Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Napier Jr thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Napier Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Napier Jr stands up from half guard.
Napier Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Napier Jr backing up. Napier Jr nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Sanchez.
Napier Jr misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Napier Jr backpedaling.
Napier Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Napier Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez had his way with Jack Napier Jr in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Napier Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Napier Jr working the ground and pound but Sanchez is defending the strikes.
Sanchez is trying to control Napier Jr's posture but Napier Jr avoids it.
Napier Jr trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Napier Jr off and has taken his back!
Napier Jr tries to escape the position.
Napier Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Napier Jr turns into Sanchez and is now in his guard.
Napier Jr has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Napier Jr's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Napier Jr looking for subs off his back but Sanchez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Sanchez prevents Napier Jr from improving his position.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Napier Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Napier Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Napier Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napier Jr feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, Napier Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Napier Jr stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Napier Jr's head but Napier Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Napier Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Napier Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez wants to hold on but Napier Jr pushes him away.
Napier Jr wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Napier Jr pushes him away.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napier Jr moves to the back.
Napier Jr looking for the RNC.
Napier Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jack Napier Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Napier Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola has chosen Balls to the Wall as his entrance music. Gianfranco Zola told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Nova does no damage.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nova misses with a straight right.
Zola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nova misses with a double jab
and Zola moves into the clinch.
Nova is working Zola over against the cage.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nova is leaning against Zola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
Nova creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zola's defenses.
Zola leaning against his opponent.
Zola managing to block the knees to the body from Nova.
Zola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nova unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Zola.
Zola is trying to maintain a safe position but Nova gets an underhook and turns Zola into the cage.
Nova lands with a short shot to the head.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola stalling against the cage.
Nova keeps control of Zola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nova just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zola misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Nova pushes Zola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Zola shrugs off.
Nova throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nova.
Nova connects with a knee to the head.
Nova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zola.
Zola looks gassed!
Zola misses with the head strike.
Nova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nova tries to stall but Zola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nova tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
Nova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nova misses with the head strike.
Nova wants to stall.
Nova tries to land a knee to the head but Zola blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Nova.
Nova missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nova missing with knees to the body.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Nova crunches a lovely knee into Zola's ribcage.
Nova tries a knee to the head but Zola blocks it.
A short uppercut from Nova.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nova.
Zola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova lands a knee to the body.
Nova just leaning against Zola, taking a breather.
Nova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by Zola.
Zola lands a body shot.
Nova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zola pushes Nova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Zola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zola is pushing Nova up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nova.
A knee to the head by Nova.
Zola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova tries a knee to the head but Zola blocks it.
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nova swats away the attempt to clinch by Zola.
Nova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Nova is looking to land body kicks.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot.
Zola lands a with a good body shot.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Zola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neo Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Nova.
Zola defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Zola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zola tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zola momentarily.
Nova throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nova.
Zola throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nova throws a good cross that connects.
Nova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nova clinches up with Zola and pushes him back against the cage.
Nova misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Nova.
Nova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zola blocks it with crossed arms.
Zola blocking some punches.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zola.
Nova tries to stall but Zola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Nova pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zola blocks it with crossed arms.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zola wants to get back to striking at distance but Nova won't allow it.
A short right from Zola on the inside.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zola breaks the clinch.
Nova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zola duly obliges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nova throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Gianfranco Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nova.
Zola wants to clinch up but Nova keeps it at a distance.
Zola throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
Zola misses with a body shot
and Nova counters with a stiff right hand.
Zola throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Zola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova is trying to stall.
Nova lands a right hand.
Zola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Zola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of Zola's head.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Zola managing to block the knees to the body from Nova.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Zola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova trying to land knees to the body.
Zola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zola wants to get back to striking at distance but Nova won't allow it.
Zola lands an uppercut.
Zola taking a breather.
Zola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Nova throws a looping overhand right but Zola ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zola misses.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nova swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zola counters with a left and a right that stings Nova.
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
Nova misses the body punch
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova darts in trying to clinch
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Zola misses with a hook.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nova tries to move into range but Zola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nova lands a slapping body shot.
Nova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nova connects with a body shot.
Nova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nova catches Zola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zola.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target.
Zola fails to land the takedown.
Zola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nova throws a body kick that misses.
Nova rushes Zola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nova lands a shot to the body.
Nova unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Zola tries to stall but Nova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nova lands a damaging elbow.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Zola shrugs off.
Neo Nova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zola being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova digs a right hand into Zola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zola's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova misses with an elbow strike.
Nova unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nova with a knee to the head.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Nova lands a damaging elbow.
Nova misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Zola - that landed with a thud.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nova misses with some punches.
Zola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nova tries to land a knee to the head but Zola blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Nova.
Nova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Zola controls the action.
Zola is trying to break the clinch but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
Nova tries to land a knee to the head but Zola blocks with his arms.
Zola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zola forces Nova back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses with a hook from the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Nova - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from Nova.
Zola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova landing knees to the head.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zola.
The referee calls for Zola to work.
Zola taking a breather.
Zola has had enough of the clinch but Nova keeps him there for the moment.
Nova misses with a knee to the head.
Zola swings wildly with an uppercut but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Zola blocks the elbow strike.
Nova lands an elbow inside that Zola shrugs off.
Nova misses with some punches.
Zola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zola lands with a light punch inside.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zola wants to get back to striking at distance but Nova won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws an elbow that misses.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zola is trying to break the clinch but Nova has him pressed against the cage.
Zola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zola lands with a left to the head.
Zola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola lands with a left to the head.
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nova.
Zola throws a head kick that misses.
Nova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zola, pushing him back against the cage.
Zola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four 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.
Zola lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Zola.
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Nova lands a left hand.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zola is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Nova.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zola's elbow.
Nova trying to land knees to the body.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zola managing to block the knees to the body from Nova.
Zola lands an uppercut.
Zola avoids a wild elbow strike from Nova.
Zola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
Zola avoids a wild elbow strike from Nova.
Zola lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nova throws out a loose jab but Zola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nova works Zola's body with a nice hook.
Zola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neo Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
Nova closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zola counters by clinching up.
Nova unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zola lands a shoulder strike.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zola lands a left hand.
Zola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova looking to throw knees to the head but Zola is blocking nicely.
Zola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Zola.
Nova dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova.
Nova tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zola.
Zola dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Nova missing with knees to the body.
Zola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zola can't break the clinch.
Zola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Zola lands a body shot.
Nova misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zola.
Zola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zola gets control of Nova's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zola will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nova passes into half guard.
Zola regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nova.
Nova trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zola looking for a guillotine here but Nova defends easily.
Nova passes Zola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nova throwing shots but Zola is blocking nicely.
Nova wants to pass to mount but Zola is defending the position.
Nova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zola actively working from the bottom here.
Nova wants to free his trapped foot but Zola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Nova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nova.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nova looks to land a combination but Zola avoids it well.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gianfranco Zola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nova throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola swats away the attempt to clinch by Nova.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zola counters with a straight right hand.
Zola has Nova up against the cage in a clinch.
Zola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nova lands an elbow just above Zola 's eye.
Zola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nova looking to throw knees to the head but Zola is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right handed body shot lands from Zola.
Zola scores with a hook to the body.
Zola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zola blocks a body shot from Nova.
Zola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Zola leaning against his opponent.
Zola avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nova lands a body shot.
Zola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nova keeps control of Zola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zola blocks an elbow strike.
Zola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zola looking to slow down the pace here.
Zola turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zola manages to end up in side control.
Nova is looking to regain half guard here but Zola keeps moving and retains side control.
Nova can't do much from the bottom here.
Zola controls the position.
Zola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nova sneaks back into half guard.
Gianfranco Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zola.
Nova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zola's back!
Nova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zola defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nova controlling the action here.
Nova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zola is just riding it out for now. Nova eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a strike but Zola avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nova trying to control the position from guard on top but Zola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zola is keeping the position for now.
Nova 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.
Nova chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Zola wants to sweep here but Nova controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola thuds a left hand into Nova's body.
Neo Nova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Nova saw that one coming.
Nova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola connects with the punch.
Nova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zola looks to clinch
and Nova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nova works Zola's body with a nice hook.
Zola throws a combination that misses
and Nova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianfranco Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Nova!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul has chosen Lamb of God-Omerta as his entrance music. David Paul has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladamir Drago's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Paul!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drago avoids the attempt from Paul to control.
Paul regains half guard.
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paul has one foot on Drago's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Drago looks for a takedown but Paul sprawls well.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.
Paul throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Paul.
It looks like Vladamir Drago has been cut.
Paul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paul, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.
Drago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul blocks it with crossed arms.
Paul tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position.
Paul has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Paul scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Paul lands a big shot that drops Drago! Can he finish him?
Drago is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul passes Drago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Drago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paul controlling the action here.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul passes the guard and advances to mount!
Paul controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drago is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
Paul trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.
Paul content just to control the position here.
Drago working to try and regain half guard.
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Paul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, David Paul just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vladamir Drago's cut is getting worse.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drago moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Drago tries for a takedown but Paul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladamir Drago's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul throws an overhand right that drops Drago like a sack of potatoes! Paul dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Paul!
David Paul is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Angulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reinhardt's choice of entrance music: Mein Herz Brennt by Rammstein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Angulo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angulo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Angulo tries to clinch there but Reinhardt circles away.
Angulo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinhardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Reinhardt.
Angulo throws a nice looking combination but Reinhardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angulo doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinhardt circles away.
Nice cross by Angulo.
Reinhardt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Angulo wants to clinch.
Angulo misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt moves out of range as Angulo strikes.
Reinhardt drives through and clinches with Angulo against the cage.
Angulo wants to break free but Reinhardt has control.
Reinhardt pulls guard effortlessly.
Angulo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinhardt had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Angulo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reinhardt Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Angulo's back instead.
Reinhardt gets his hands free as Angulo looks to control.
Reinhardt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Angulo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt looking for the RNC.
Angulo rolls, trying to escape but Reinhardt keeps control of the position.
Reinhardt wants to control but Angulo is keeping busy.
Reinhardt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Angulo is defending well though. Reinhardt let's go of the attempt for now.
Reinhardt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Reinhardt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Angulo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Angulo for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo rolls, trying to escape but Reinhardt keeps control of the position.
Reinhardt is looking for the choke from the back position but Angulo is controlling his hands well.
Reinhardt looks gassed!
Angulo breaks Reinhardt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reinhardt is trying to keep Angulo in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Angulo wants to pass the guard but Reinhardt is keeping the position.
Reinhardt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Angulo pushes Reinhardt off looking to stand but Reinhardt dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt lands with a punch from half guard.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard but Angulo defending well.
Reinhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinhardt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angulo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angulo scores with a few weak punches.
Angulo tries to kick Reinhardt off but Reinhardt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Angulo.
Angulo misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Reinhardt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angulo throws a hook but Reinhardt blocks it.
Angulo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reinhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Angulo moves in looking to clinch but Reinhardt pushes him off.
Reinhardt connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Angulo.
Reinhardt tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angulo pushes Reinhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angulo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Angulo lands with a light punch inside.
Reinhardt tries to pull guard but Angulo holds him up against the cage and eventually Reinhardt drops back down to his feet.
Reinhardt can't break the clinch.
Reinhardt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reinhardt looking for a takedown.
Kevin Angulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Reinhardt.
Reinhardt looking to throw knees to the head but Angulo is blocking nicely.
Reinhardt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angulo has had enough of the clinch but Reinhardt keeps him there for the moment.
Angulo is trying to break free.
Reinhardt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reinhardt can't break the clinch.
Angulo gets underhooks to prevent Reinhardt's takedown attempt.
Reinhardt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Angulo regains guard.
Reinhardt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reinhardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angulo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Angulo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Angulo tries to clinch there but Reinhardt circles away.
Reinhardt misses with the combination.
Reinhardt clinches with his opponent.
Reinhardt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angulo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Angulo as Reinhardt tries to tie him up.
Angulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reinhardt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angulo is trying to break the clinch but Reinhardt has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reinhardt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Angulo tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Angulo is trying to break the clinch but Reinhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Angulo tries to break the clinch but Reinhardt is controlling the position.
Reinhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reinhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reinhardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Angulo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Angulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Angulo tries to avoid it but Reinhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Angulo to the ground. Angulo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reinhardt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Angulo swivels and escapes.
Angulo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Reinhardt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reinhardt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angulo keeps working.
Reinhardt prevents Angulo from standing back up.
Angulo is refusing to be controlled, as Reinhardt sits in half guard.
Reinhardt passes to side control.
Angulo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Reinhardt stands up.
Reinhardt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Reinhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Angulo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reinhardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Angulo stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinhardt. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Angulo blocks a low kick nicely.
Angulo waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Reinhardt.
Reinhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Angulo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angulo wants to clinch but Reinhardt slips to the side
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reinhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Angulo is retaining full guard.
Reinhardt advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to pass the guard but Angulo is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angulo tries to kick Reinhardt off but Reinhardt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reinhardt is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Angulo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Angulo is looking for a sweep. Reinhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinhardt trying to mount his opponent but Angulo defends it.
Reinhardt is looking for a kimura here.
Reinhardt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Reinhardt is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angulo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Reinhardt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reinhardt stops Angulo from getting back to his feet.
Reinhardt is looking for a kimura here.
Angulo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Angulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angulo wants to get back to his feet but Reinhardt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reinhardt 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.
Angulo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinhardt is controlling him.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Angulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Reinhardt is stalling in the full guard.
Reinhardt throwing strikes from guard but Angulo blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reinhardt dodges the punch combination from Angulo.
Reinhardt closes the distance and clinches up with Angulo, looking for a takedown. Reinhardt pushes Angulo against the cage but Angulo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Reinhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Reinhardt really dominated that round.
That's time! Angulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angulo clinches but Reinhardt breaks the clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a series of strikes. Angulo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Angulo misses with a double jab
and Reinhardt counters by clinching up.
Angulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinhardt looks for a takedown but Angulo sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Angulo in his tracks.
Kevin Angulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Angulo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt pushes down on Angulo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Angulo is staying active underneath Reinhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reinhardt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angulo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinhardt.
Reinhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angulo keeps working.
Angulo is defending against the submission attempts here by Reinhardt.
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.
Reinhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angulo keeps working.
Angulo wants to improve his position but Reinhardt is controlling well.
Reinhardt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angulo defends it well.
Angulo kicks off Reinhardt and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Angulo won't be happy with that.
Angulo tries to improve position but can't.
Reinhardt is trying to get an arm triangle but Angulo is defending well.
Angulo tries to buck Reinhardt off but Reinhardt is having none of it.
Reinhardt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Angulo is trying to get back to half guard.
Reinhardt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reinhardt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reinhardt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Angulo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reinhardt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reinhardt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Angulo is trying to improve his position.
Angulo wants to get back to his feet but Reinhardt is dominant here and he's now got Angulo's back!
Angulo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reinhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angulo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Reinhardt dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Angulo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reinhardt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angulo's guard.
Reinhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Angulo controlling the position.
Reinhardt trying to control but Angulo is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt looking to pass the guard.
Reinhardt has gone for a leg lock! Angulo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reinhardt's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Angulo lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinhardt is looking to sweep but instead, Angulo has passed into half guard.
Reinhardt is staying active underneath Angulo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reinhardt is looking for a sweep. Angulo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angulo is trying to control the action in half guard but Reinhardt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.
Reinhardt wants to sweep but Angulo has passed to side control!
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.
Angulo decides to stand back up.
Angulo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reinhardt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angulo's guard.
Reinhardt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Angulo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reinhardt has Angulo in his guard.
Angulo wants to stand but Reinhardt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angulo is looking to stand up but Reinhardt won't let him.
Reinhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinhardt, not yet.
Angulo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angulo preventing the sweep.
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinhardt had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Angulo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reinhardt Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Angulo's back instead.
Angulo covering up well under a series of strikes from Reinhardt.
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.
Angulo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Reinhardt looking to break Angulo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Angulo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reinhardt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reinhardt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Angulo is defending well though. Reinhardt let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Reinhardt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Angulo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kevin Angulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhardt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Angulo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Luther Reinhardt 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.
Reinhardt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Angulo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luther Reinhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reinhardt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Reinhardt!
Luther Reinhardt is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Edel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yura Noobert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noobert comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let the Bodies Hit the Floor) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Edel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yura Noobert!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noobert misses with an uppercut. Edel saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noobert.
Noobert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edel doesn't manage to clinch there - Noobert circles away.
Edel tries a head kick but it misses.
Noobert looks to clinch
and Edel counters with a three punch combo that has Noobert backing up. Noobert nods at Edel to acknowledge the strikes.
Noobert misses with a wild body shot.
Edel tries to clinch
and Noobert counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Noobert looks at the referee who does nothing so Noobert lands a crushing right that sends Edel to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yura Noobert!
Yura Noobert is the new welterweight champion!
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