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Convicted 12: Awaiting Trial PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Santiago throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago slowing the pace effectively.
Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Henderson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Joe Henderson has been cut.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Santiago.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santiago slowing the pace effectively.
Santiago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Santiago landing knees to the body.
Santiago taking a breather.
Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santiago scores a nice knee to the body.
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago scores with a nice right hand.
Santiago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joe Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Santiago lands.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Santiago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Santiago cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santiago digs a good hook to Henderson's body.
Santiago gets a clinch.
Santiago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Santiago sprawls well.
Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santiago with a knee to the head.
Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Santiago coming out on top.
Santiago throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Santiago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santiago lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santiago pinned against the cage. Santiago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Santiago moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santiago prevents it.
Santiago slows down the pace here.
Santiago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santiago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santiago clinches with his opponent.
Henderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santiago with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santiago to score with a decent uppercut.
Santiago lands a nice looking body shot.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago gets a clinch.
Santiago crunches a lovely knee into Henderson's ribcage.
Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santiago lands a nice shot that snaps Henderson's head back.
Henderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santiago instigates a clinch.
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Santiago is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Santiago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santiago thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santiago looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Henderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santiago drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Santiago landing strikes, looking to finish!
Santiago is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Santiago misses the jab.
Joe Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Santiago scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santiago has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Santiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santiago with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santiago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santiago.
Henderson dives in and grabs Santiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Santiago lands a with a good body shot.
Santiago scores with a spinning back kick!
Santiago rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson tries to circle away but Santiago has him pinned against the cage.
Santiago manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Santiago. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Joe Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Henderson.
Nice shot by Santiago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
Santiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santiago landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santiago landing knees to the head.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
Santiago stalls.
Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Santiago presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santiago.
Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Santiago tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago stuns Henderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santiago cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santiago counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santiago has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe Santiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santiago misses with a hook.
Santiago lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Santiago connects with a single shot there.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santiago stops a takedown attempt from Henderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Santiago throws an overhand right that lands on Henderson's shoulder, as Henderson tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santiago sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henderson won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Henderson feints and as Santiago raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santiago has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Henderson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Santiago has tightened it up now! Henderson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Santiago!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby J Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baby J Penn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Piper's chin.
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby J Penn!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piper misses with an uppercut.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Piper slips the punch.
Piper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Penn!
Piper is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Penn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Piper unloads with some shots from mount but Penn bucks and avoids them well.
Piper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Piper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Piper trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Penn is on top in guard.
Piper has control of Penn's left arm, preventing Penn from doing any damage.
Piper keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
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.
Piper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Piper is adopting a defensive guard.
Piper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Piper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Piper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Piper's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Piper wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Piper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Piper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn working away.
Piper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back!
Penn is having to fend off submission attempts from Piper, who is looking to sink in the choke. Piper doesn't have the hooks in though and Penn manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piper wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Piper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Piper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Piper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Piper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn keeping full guard, as Piper tries to pass.
Piper has gone for a leg lock! Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Piper's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Piper misses with some ground and pound and Penn recovers position to half guard.
Piper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Piper is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Piper to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Piper wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Piper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piper stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
Piper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Piper throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Piper is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Piper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Piper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Piper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper forces his way into half guard.
Piper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Piper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Piper works his way into full mount!
Piper has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Penn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Piper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Withrow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withrow wants to clinch up but Cassidy keeps it at a distance.
Withrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Withrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Withrow shoots in.
Cassidy pushes Withrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Withrow manages to break the clinch.
Withrow scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kevin Cassidy has been cut.
Withrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassidy as he avoids it easily.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Withrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Withrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy slaps away a takedown attempt from Withrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kevin Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Withrow.
Cassidy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Withrow is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cassidy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassidy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Withrow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cassidy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Withrow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy wants to get back to full guard.
Withrow tries to pass to full mount but Cassidy defends it.
Cassidy is looking for a sweep. Withrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cassidy is working hard here to advance position.
Cassidy is trying to maintain the position but Withrow is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withrow wants to free his trapped foot but Cassidy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Withrow lands strikes from half guard.
Cassidy is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Withrow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cassidy counters by moving into the clinch.
Cassidy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Withrow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy avoiding Withrow 's attempts to control his hands.
Cassidy biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy is controlling the position but Withrow somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Withrow has a hand on Cassidy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cassidy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cassidy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Withrow is trying desperately to improve position.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withrow tries to reverse the position but Cassidy maintains control.
Cassidy with a couple of short strikes.
Cassidy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cassidy tries to control but Withrow wriggling away.
Cassidy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Withrow turns into him and now he's in Cassidy's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Withrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Cassidy's cut.
That's time! Cassidy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Withrow.
Withrow tries for a takedown but Cassidy circles away easily
and Cassidy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Withrow goes for a takedown attempt but Cassidy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cassidy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cassidy misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Withrow wants to clinch but Cassidy slips to the side
and Cassidy counters with a left and a right that stings Withrow.
Withrow shoots and misses
so Cassidy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kevin Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Withrow.
Cassidy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cassidy seems to have locked his on tight now - Withrow screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cassidy, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Tylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Tylor 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Tylor!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vega stands up and waves to Tylor to follow him.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tylor.
Tylor dodges the punch combination from Vega.
Vega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vega's guard.
Vega looking to control.
Tylor wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tylor looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tylor avoids the body shot from Vega.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch but Tylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tylor scores with a hook to the body. Vega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tylor swinging wilding here.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tylor.
Tylor lands with an overhand left.
Vega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paul Tylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Tylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Vega misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tylor's waist but Tylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vega off to one side.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tylor misses with the combination.
Vega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vega stands up and beckons Tylor to his feet.
Tylor lands with a shot to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Vega fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tylor drops Vega with a left right combo! Tylor follows him down to the ground into side control.
Vega is rocked!
It looks like Vitor Vega has been cut.
Tylor has an Americana. Vega didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tylor is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tylor hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Tylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Arkhipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemek Karski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkhipov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vitas - The Star. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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241 lbs
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237 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demyan Arkhipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Przemek Karski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karski is looking to clinch but Arkhipov is avoiding it.
Arkhipov keeps the fight on the outside.
Arkhipov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karski throws a nice looking combination but Arkhipov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arkhipov misses with a takedown
and Karski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arkhipov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karski's guard.
Karski working a defensive guard here.
Karski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arkhipov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Karski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Arkhipov is looking to defend but Karski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Arkhipov! Karski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Arkhipov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Przemek Karski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between T Challa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laan has chosen Holiday as his entrance music. Nick Laan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nick Laan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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201 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, T Challa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Laan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Challa finds it's way through Laan's defenses.
Laan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Challa tests Laan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laan moves away from the strike by Challa.
Laan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Nick Laan has been cut.
Challa lands a big right hand that sends Laan crashing to the mat! Challa stays standing though and waves Laan back to his feet!
Laan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Challa fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Laan out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). T Challa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Gauge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe connects with a right hand. Gauge shakes it off.
It looks like Evan Gauge has been cut.
Sharpe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gauge ducks straight into an uppercut from Sharpe and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gauge manages to regain guard straight away.
Gauge is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oh Gauge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharpe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gauge seems to have got his legs back now.
Gauge prevents Sharpe from improving position.
Sharpe advances nicely into full mount.
Gauge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sharpe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gauge turns into him and now he's in Sharpe's guard.
Sharpe keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Sharpe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe looking for a guillotine here but Gauge defends easily.
Gauge chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gauge defends it easily.
Sharpe looks gassed!
Sharpe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gauge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gauge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharpe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gauge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharpe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe working for a triangle but Gauge defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauge trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Sharpe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sharpe keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gauge stands and throws Sharpe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sharpe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gauge stands up and beckons Sharpe to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge shoots in and drives through. Sharpe sprawls well.
Sharpe misses with an uppercut. Gauge saw that one coming.
Sharpe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Gauge moves out of range.
Gauge throws a sloppy head kick
and Sharpe counters with a head kick.
Gauge wants to clinch.
Gauge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharpe lands with a kick to the temple. Gauge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sharpe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sharpe blocks a head kick by Gauge.
Sharpe moves out of range of the body kick from Gauge.
Sharpe scores with a nice body kick.
Sharpe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gauge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson Sharpe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Sharpe blocks the leg kick.
Sharpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Gauge moves out of range.
Sharpe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sharpe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Sharpe misses.
Sharpe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Gauge does no damage.
A jab lands there for Sharpe.
Gauge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gauge looks to land a combination but Sharpe avoids it well.
Sharpe lands a jab to the head.
Sharpe lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe lands a really nice looking cross but Gauge seems unphased.
Gauge misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Gauge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Sharpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Gauge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sharpe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Sharpe misses.
Sharpe scores with a head kick.
Sharpe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gauge is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sharpe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharpe.
Jab by Gauge.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gauge, right into the meat.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharpe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gauge.
Gauge throws a right and a left that Sharpe avoids nicely.
Gauge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharpe throws out the jab.
Sharpe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gauge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sharpe's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gauge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharpe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gauge misses with a double jab.
Sharpe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sharpe clobbers Gauge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe misses with a head kick.
Sharpe throws a jab when Gauge was well out of range.
Evan Gauge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gauge misses the jab.
Sharpe dips to his left and cracks Gauge with an uppercut!
Sharpe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharpe connects with a right hand. Gauge shakes it off.
Sharpe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Sharpe as he connects with a hook.
Gauge wants to clinch.
Sharpe throws a lazy head kick
and Sharpe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharpe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gauge throws a right hand that Sharpe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharpe also avoids with ease.
Sharpe throws a sloppy head kick
and Gauge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gauge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Sharpe lands but Gauge takes it in his stride.
Gauge avoids the head kick by Sharpe.
Gauge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharpe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gauge has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharpe misses with a looping left.
Sharpe lands a high kick!
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharpe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Gauge moves out of range.
Sharpe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gauge. Gauge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sharpe leaves Gauge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sharpe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sharpe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gauge throws a nice looking combination but Sharpe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Gauge walks into a straight right hand from Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharpe keeps the fight on the outside.
Gauge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sharpe there.
Sharpe scores with a jab. Gauge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anderson Sharpe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gauge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharpe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sharpe cracks Gauge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gauge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sharpe throws out a powerful jab.
Gauge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharpe.
Sharpe throws a hook to the side of Gauge's head but Gauge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Gauge moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gauge.
Gauge is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sharpe.
Gauge tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses.
Gauge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gauge blocks a head kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sharpe leaves Gauge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Gauge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe connects with a high kick.
Sharpe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gauge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharpe circles away.
Sharpe thuds his right hand into Gauge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sharpe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gauge fails to land with a series of punches.
Sharpe connects with a right hand. Gauge shakes it off.
Sharpe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gauge misses with a series of wild punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gauge. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sharpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharpe throws a lazy head kick
and Gauge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gauge.
Sharpe working for a triangle but Gauge defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharpe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gauge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Sharpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Gauge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sharpe cracks Gauge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharpe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharpe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gauge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sharpe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gauge defends well.
Gauge stands and throws Sharpe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gauge cracks Sharpe with a big elbow.
Gauge lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sharpe gets back to half guard.
Sharpe actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gauge pulls his head out easily.
Sharpe looking for submissions off his back.
Gauge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sharpe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gauge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sharpe missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sharpe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gauge blocks the body kick.
Gauge throws a hook but Sharpe blocks it.
A jab from Gauge misses.
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.
Sharpe swinging wilding here.
Nice takedown defense from Sharpe. No joy for Gauge on that attempt.
Sharpe lands a nice looking body shot.
Sharpe throws a head kick but Gauge moves out of range.
No luck for Gauge with that takedown attempt.
Gauge doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharpe circles away.
Sharpe scores with a nice right hand.
Sharpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharpe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gauge is able to avoid easily.
Gauge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gauge showed some decent athleticism there.
Sharpe actively working from the bottom here.
Sharpe manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gauge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharpe is on top in guard.
Gauge controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Gauge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sharpe advances position into side control!
Gauge takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sharpe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gauge has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Evan Gauge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauge has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Sharpe not allowing Gauge to control his hands.
Gauge grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharpe punishes Gauge with strikes from the back mount.
Anderson Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What can Gauge do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Sharpe.
Well Sharpe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Anderson Sharpe!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Anderson Sharpe!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Anderson Sharpe!
Anderson Sharpe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Vandrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaz Sliskovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vandrel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantula - Pendulum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Vandrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaz Sliskovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sliskovic dives in and grabs Vandrel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vandrel pushes down on Sliskovic's head and hops out.
Sliskovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vandrel to score with a decent uppercut.
Sliskovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vandrel is fending him off so far but Sliskovic persists. Nope, Vandrel circles away and we're back to standing.
Vandrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sliskovic moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vandrel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Blaz Sliskovic has been cut.
Sliskovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sliskovic is rocked!
Sliskovic drops his hands momentarily. Vandrel doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sliskovic staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sliskovic doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seth Vandrel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the cage accompanied by Ready for war. Shane Miyagi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berto throws a head kick but Miyagi moves out of range.
Berto is looking to slow Miyagi down with leg kicks.
Berto throws a good cross that connects.
Berto throws a leg kick but Miyagi checks it.
Berto feints and then cracks Miyagi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miyagi down.
A leg kick checked by Miyagi.
Berto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berto misses the shot to the body.
Berto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miyagi checks a leg kick nicely.
Berto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berto misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miyagi tries to clinch up but Berto circles away and keeps his distance.
Berto throws a combination. Miyagi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Shane Miyagi has been cut.
A big left from Miyagi misses.
Miyagi avoids the head kick by Berto.
Berto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berto lands a big head kick that sends Miyagi tumbling to the mat! Berto takes a step backwards and waves Miyagi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Miyagi is rocked!
Miyagi throws the left hand but Berto avoids the punch easily.
Oh Miyagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Berto.
Miyagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Berto scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto tries a head kick but it misses.
Berto lands a big right hand that sends Miyagi crashing to the mat! Berto stays standing though and waves Miyagi back to his feet!
A lazy left from Berto finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berto.
Berto lands with a straight right. Miyagi didn't see that one coming.
Berto throws a head kick but Miyagi moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Berto blocks the low kick.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
and Berto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berto drops Miyagi with a beautiful combination! Miyagi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Berto is looking for the KO!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Berto lands a big uppercut and Miyagi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Miyagi looks OK. Berto waves Miyagi back to his feet!
Berto fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Miyagi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Miyagi looks to clinch but Berto throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Miyagi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ninja Berto!
Ninja Berto is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Danes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Danes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Danes as he checks the leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belkofer but Belkofer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
Belkofer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belkofer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.
Belkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belkofer tries to avoid it but Danes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belkofer to the ground. Belkofer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes has a takedown stuffed.
Danes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belkofer delivers a nice body kick.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luke Danes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belkofer but Belkofer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Danes looks gassed!
Danes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belkofer feints and then cracks Danes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danes down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Danes tries to keep at a distance but Belkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Danes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danes avoids it.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Belkofer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belkofer misses with a knee strike.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but Danes blocks it.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Danes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belkofer crunches a lovely knee into Danes's ribcage.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer lands a knee to the head.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belkofer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belkofer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belkofer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Belkofer.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belkofer thumps Danes with a low kick.
Danes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belkofer delivers a nice body kick.
Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Danes.
Danes letting Belkofer take a breather here.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes looking for a takedown.
Belkofer crunches a lovely knee into Danes's ribcage.
Belkofer breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Belkofer pushes Danes up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
Come on Belkofer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belkofer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belkofer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Danes.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belkofer is stalling here.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Belkofer jabs Danes right on the nose. Danes blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick there by Belkofer.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer has closed the distance and engaged Danes in a clinch.
Belkofer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but Danes blocks it.
Belkofer lands a damaging elbow.
Danes blocks an elbow strike from Belkofer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belkofer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belkofer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Danes's defenses.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Danes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belkofer.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belkofer leaves Danes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belkofer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danes tries to keep at a distance but Belkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer lands a good knee to the midsection. Danes won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that round.
That's time! Belkofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Danes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belkofer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danes.
Belkofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danes takes a step back to recover.
Danes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belkofer connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danes is breathing heavily.
Danes tries to keep at a distance but Belkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belkofer misses with an elbow strike.
Belkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danes can do to turn this around?
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Belkofer rushes Danes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.
Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danes.
Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belkofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belkofer drives through and clinches with Danes against the cage.
Belkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danes closes the distance and clinches up with Belkofer, looking for a takedown. Danes pushes Belkofer against the cage but Belkofer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Danes or perhaps it was just good defense by Belkofer which made him look bad.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belkofer sprawls well. Belkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danes gets slowly back to his feet.
Danes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes looks for a takedown but Belkofer sprawls well.
David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Belkofer drives through and clinches with Danes against the cage.
Belkofer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the head but Danes blocks with his arms.
Belkofer effectively controlling the action here.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.
Danes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belkofer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danes takes an elbow to the temple.
Danes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belkofer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges.
Belkofer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Danes up against the cage.
Belkofer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belkofer gets underhooks to prevent Danes's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belkofer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belkofer lands a knee to the body.
Belkofer is stalling here.
Danes avoids the elbow strike from Belkofer, against the cage.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Danes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belkofer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
David Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.
Danes shoots in looking for a takedown. Belkofer tries to sprawl out of it but Danes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belkofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer stuffs the takedown.
Belkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
No luck for Danes with that takedown attempt.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belkofer pushes Danes up against the cage in a clinch.
Belkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belkofer closes the distance and clinches.
David Belkofer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danes can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belkofer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Danes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belkofer closes the distance and pushes Danes back into the cage.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Belkofer landing knees to the head.
Danes managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danes avoids it.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Belkofer missing with knees to the body.
Belkofer just leaning against Danes, taking a breather.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belkofer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belkofer wants it to stay on the feet.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belkofer. Danes shrugs it off though.
Belkofer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Danes.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danes.
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Danes's calf.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body kick.
Belkofer moves into the clinch.
Danes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Belkofer.
Danes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belkofer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Belkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Danes.
Belkofer misses with an elbow over the top.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belkofer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Belkofer lands an elbow inside.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Danes.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Danes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belkofer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danes managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belkofer manages to break the clinch.
Danes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Danes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Danes has Belkofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belkofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belkofer misses with a knee to the head.
Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danes's sensitive parts.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Belkofer as he connects with a hook.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belkofer sprawls well. Belkofer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danes gets slowly back to his feet.
Danes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Danes wants a takedown but no success here.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Belkofer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belkofer missing with knees to the body.
Belkofer crunches a lovely knee into Danes's ribcage.
Belkofer lands a good knee to the midsection. Danes won't want to take too many of those.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belkofer throws a shot to the body.
Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belkofer wants to stall.
Belkofer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Danes avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Belkofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Danes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Belkofer. No joy for Danes on that attempt.
Belkofer instigates a clinch.
Belkofer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danes looking for a takedown.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danes blocks an elbow strike.
Belkofer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Danes has Belkofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belkofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belkofer lands an elbow that stopped Danes in his tracks for a moment.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danes.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Danes dodges an elbow strike from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but Danes blocks it.
Danes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belkofer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Danes can't get the takedown.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow.
Belkofer controlling the action here for a moment.
Danes looking for a takedown.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Belkofer as Danes shoots in.
Danes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Belkofer instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Belkofer.
Danes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belkofer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belkofer looking to throw knees to the head but Danes is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Belkofer misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belkofer.
Danes can't get the takedown.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.
Danes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belkofer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belkofer lands an elbow that stopped Danes in his tracks for a moment.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danes wants a takedown but no success here.
Belkofer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Danes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belkofer as he jumps to the side.
Belkofer lands a nice hook to Danes's body. Danes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belkofer thumps Danes with a low kick.
Danes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belkofer is fending him off so far but Danes persists. Nope, Belkofer circles away and we're back to standing.
Danes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belkofer as he avoids it easily.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer lands a nice looking body kick.
Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Danes is trying to drag Belkofer to the mat but Belkofer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belkofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Belkofer.
Danes tries for a takedown but Belkofer manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Belkofer.
Belkofer lands a good knee to the midsection. Danes won't want to take too many of those.
Belkofer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Danes avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Danes avoids a wild elbow strike from Belkofer.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danes shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense.
Belkofer forces Danes back against the cage and clinches.
Belkofer gets underhooks to prevent Danes's takedown attempt.
Belkofer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danes managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Danes can't get the takedown.
Belkofer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer had his way with Luke Danes in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
No luck for Danes with that takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
Nice body kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer keeps Danes at a distance using the push kick.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Belkofer.
Belkofer instigates a clinch.
Belkofer gets underhooks to prevent Danes's takedown attempt.
Danes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Danes tries to score a body lock takedown but Belkofer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Danes.
Danes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belkofer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Danes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Belkofer throws a front kick that sends Danes stumbling back into the cage.
Belkofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belkofer.
Belkofer thumps Danes with a low kick.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belkofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danes takes a step back to recover.
Belkofer instigates a clinch.
Danes looking for a takedown.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Luke Danes has been cut.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Danes 's eye.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges.
Belkofer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belkofer clinches up with Danes and pushes him back against the cage.
David Belkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Belkofer to work.
Belkofer lands a damaging elbow.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belkofer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Danes wants a takedown.
Belkofer is pressed up against the cage. Danes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belkofer down to the mat. Belkofer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Belkofer closes the distance and pushes Danes back into the cage.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danes is defending well for now.
Belkofer leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside that Danes shrugs off.
Belkofer stops a takedown attempt from Danes.
Belkofer throws an elbow but it misses.
Luke Danes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danes has Belkofer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belkofer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danes's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Belkofer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Danes letting Belkofer take a breather here.
Danes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belkofer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Danes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belkofer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belkofer prevents it.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside that Danes shrugs off.
Danes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belkofer working Danes over with knees to the body.
Belkofer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Belkofer stops a takedown attempt from Danes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belkofer is defending well for now.
Belkofer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Danes's defenses.
Danes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Danes pushes off an throws an elbow but Belkofer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danes misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Belkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belkofer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for David Belkofer!
David Belkofer wins by unanimous decision!
David Belkofer retains his welterweight title!
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