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KONFLIKT 67 - Gelignite PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rarl Divinchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
166 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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, Vincent Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rarl Divinchi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Divinchi.
Chase throws a series of punches but Divinchi moves out of range.
Divinchi tries for a takedown but Chase sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase swinging wilding here.
Divinchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chase is fending him off so far but Divinchi persists. Nope, Chase circles away and we're back to standing.
Vincent Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rarl Divinchi.
A swing and a miss from Chase.
Divinchi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Chase's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Divinchi tries for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
Divinchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Divinchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Divinchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Divinchi working away.
Divinchi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chase is trying to control Divinchi's posture but Divinchi avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chase managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chase manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Divinchi has Chase in his guard.
Divinchi looks gassed!
Chase tries to stand but Divinchi is controlling from the bottom.
Divinchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chase postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chase trying to control but Divinchi is working from the bottom.
Divinchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chase doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chase manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase wants to control from the top but Divinchi keeps moving.
Chase pushes down on Divinchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chase is keen to just control but Divinchi is a slippery customer.
Chase works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Divinchi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chase sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chase breaks from Divinchi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase with good strikes from the mount here!
Chase lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chase prevents Divinchi from getting the reversal.
Divinchi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Divinchi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chase working Divinchi over with strikes here.
Chase looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chase can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Divinchi is looking to escape.
Divinchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chase wants to control the pace but Divinchi is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Chase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Divinchi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Divinchi advances to mount.
Chase wants to control but Divinchi is having none of it.
Divinchi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chase is on top in guard.
Divinchi has his foot on Chase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chase works his way back into a safe position though.
Chase has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chase passes Divinchi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Divinchi is breathing heavily.
Chase is trying to control. Divinchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chase missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chase blocks the strikes from Divinchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase lands with a punch from half guard.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
Chase missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chase stands up from half guard.
Chase displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Divinchi.
Chase lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chase throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Divinchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Divinchi moves out of range easily.
Chase with a nice cross.
Vincent Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Divinchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Chase tries to sprawl out of it but Divinchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chase manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vincent Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rarl Divinchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Divinchi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Divinchi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chase is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chase has escaped and now he's on top!
Divinchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chase defends it easily.
Divinchi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chase passes into side control.
Divinchi is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Divinchi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chase throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Divinchi is looking for a sweep.
Chase looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Divinchi regains half guard.
Divinchi actively working from the bottom here.
Chase wants to stand up but Divinchi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Divinchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Divinchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Divinchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily.
Chase working the head and body with strikes.
Divinchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chase.
Divinchi actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chase as he avoids it easily.
Chase misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Divinchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Chase dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chase tries to bum rush Divinchi with a series of wild strikes but Divinchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Divinchi fails to land the takedown.
Chase lands a nice looking kick to the body. Divinchi takes a step back to recover.
Divinchi fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chase!
Chase tries to bum rush Divinchi with a series of wild strikes but Divinchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chase stuffs the takedown attempt from Divinchi. Divinchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Vincent Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rarl Divinchi.
Chase closes the distance and pushes Divinchi back into the cage.
Chase pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chase has closed the distance and engaged Divinchi in a clinch.
Divinchi looking for a takedown.
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chase misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
Divinchi wants a takedown.
Chase creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Divinchi's defenses.
Divinchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chase manages to break the clinch.
Chase lands a head kick!
Divinchi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Divinchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Divinchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chase has escaped the position, nice work there.
Divinchi tries for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase can't do much from the bottom here.
Chase prevents Divinchi from moving into mount.
Divinchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Chase is defending well.
Divinchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chase is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Divinchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Chase is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Divinchi working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chase defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Divinchi.
Divinchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chase tries to avoid it but Divinchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chase to the ground. Chase escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase instigates a clinch.
Chase landing knees to the body.
Chase scores with a knee to the head.
Chase has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Divinchi is trying to keep an underhook but Chase manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
Vincent Chase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Divinchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
Chase working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Divinchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chase pulls his head out easily.
Rarl Divinchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Chase showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chase has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Chase!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Crosby Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monika Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Oh Canada. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crosby Davis!
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, Monika Szlesz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szlesz gets caught flat footed, as Davis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Szlesz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Szlesz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Szlesz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szlesz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szlesz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stands up over Szlesz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szlesz is keeping the position for now.
Davis is looking to advance position but Szlesz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Szlesz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Szlesz but it's paid off an Davis is forced to tap! Nice work by Szlesz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monika Szlesz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spiderman- The Ramones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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24
148 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendall Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palito Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairtex is just out of range.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Kendall Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alves avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Alves avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alves showed some decent athleticism there.
Fairtex wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alves is working away from the top position though.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fairtex defending well though.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fairtex pushes Alves off looking to stand but Alves dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves shoots in but Fairtex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Palito Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fairtex as he jumps to the side.
Alves is looking to wear down Fairtex with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Fairtex slips under a jab from Alves.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairtex to the ground. Fairtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palito Fairtex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Alves fails with the takedown.
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Fairtex lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Fairtex.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fairtex throws a head kick that Alves semi-blocks.
Alves throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Fairtex ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Fairtex.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves avoids the attempt from Fairtex to control.
Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alves looking to control but Fairtex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves with a couple of short strikes.
Alves looking for a guillotine from mount but Fairtex is having none of it.
Alves misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.
Alves is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fairtex to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fairtex shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fairtex avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alves.
Fairtex working to try and regain half guard.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
Alves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alves throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Alves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alves unloads with some shots from mount but Fairtex bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palito Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fairtex is trying to defend but Alves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fairtex is trying to stand back up but Alves is controlling him
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
Alves 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.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is thwarting Fairtex's attempts to control the position.
Fairtex is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fairtex is trying to stand.
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fairtex doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
Alves prevents Fairtex from standing back up.
Kendall Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fairtex lands a front kick.
Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alves somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fairtex pinned against the cage. Fairtex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Fairtex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fairtex wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Fairtex wants to get back to full guard.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Fairtex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Fairtex is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alves avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Palito Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kendall Alves.
I think Fairtex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palito Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hitsomiru Tamaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pabst Ribbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hitsomiru Tamaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pabst Ribbon!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamaka scores with a leg kick.
Tamaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribbon.
Ribbon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamaka avoids the body shot from Ribbon.
Ribbon catches Tamaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Hitsomiru Tamaka has been cut.
Ribbon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamaka looks to throw the jab but Ribbon is out of range.
Ribbon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamaka manages to avoid it.
Ribbon lands a jab to the nose.
Tamaka thumps Ribbon with a low kick.
Ribbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamaka.
Tamaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tamaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tamaka just leaning against Ribbon, taking a breather.
Tamaka pushes Ribbon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamaka missing with knees to the body.
Tamaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribbon.
Tamaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tamaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tamaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tamaka lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamaka has Ribbon pressed against the cage, preventing Ribbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tamaka just leaning against Ribbon, taking a breather.
Tamaka is working Ribbon over against the cage.
Ribbon looks gassed!
Tamaka stalling.
Tamaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tamaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ribbon managing to block the knees to the body from Tamaka.
Tamaka working Ribbon over with knees to the body.
Ribbon can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tamaka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tamaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tamaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tamaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ribbon is defending well for now.
Tamaka with a knee to the head.
Tamaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribbon tries to break the clinch but Tamaka is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka is pushing Ribbon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tamaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamaka is stalling here.
Tamaka has Ribbon pressed against the cage, preventing Ribbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tamaka leaning against his opponent.
Ribbon breaks the clinch.
Tamaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribbon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribbon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamaka staying out of range there.
Tamaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamaka moves away from the strike by Ribbon.
Ribbon throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamaka.
Tamaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ribbon's head.
Tamaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka tries to clinch but Ribbon is having none of it.
Tamaka moves out of range as Ribbon strikes.
A head kick misses from Tamaka.
Ribbon lands with a nice body punch.
Tamaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribbon throws an overhand right that lands on Tamaka's shoulder, as Tamaka tries to avoid the shot.
Ribbon scores with a jab to the head.
Ribbon misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ribbon.
A punch combination from Ribbon misses.
Ribbon throws a sloppy body shot
and Tamaka counters by clinching up.
Tamaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ribbon is trying to break the clinch but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tamaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Ribbon won't want to take too many of those.
Ribbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Tamaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tamaka.
Ribbon is trying to break the clinch but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tamaka just leaning against Ribbon, taking a breather.
Ribbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Tamaka has double underhooks.
Tamaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ribbon is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Ribbon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tamaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ribbon is defending well for now.
Ribbon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ribbon is trying to force a seperation but Tamaka has the dominant position.
A short right from Tamaka on the inside.
Tamaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribbon avoids the damage to the body.
Ribbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tamaka scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbon has had enough of the clinch but Tamaka keeps him there for the moment.
Ribbon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Ribbon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamaka can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbon controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hitsomiru Tamaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hitsomiru Tamaka'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.
Ribbon cracks a nice hook into Tamaka's ribs.
Tamaka slips under a jab from Ribbon.
Ribbon misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Ribbon misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Tamaka.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ribbon.
Ribbon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribbon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tamaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pabst Ribbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribbon.
Tamaka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ribbon looks to land a left hand but Tamaka moved out of range nicely.
Ribbon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tamaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ribbon misses.
Ribbon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamaka manages to avoid it.
Ribbon throws an overhand right that lands on Tamaka's shoulder, as Tamaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tamaka clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tamaka.
Ribbon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamaka avoids the body shot from Ribbon.
Ribbon throws a looping overhand right but Tamaka ducks down to avoid it.
Ribbon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamaka digs a good hook to Ribbon's body.
A shot to the body from Ribbon misses
and Tamaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Tamaka digs a good hook to Ribbon's body.
Tamaka lands a head kick!
Tamaka misses with a head kick.
Tamaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribbon.
Crunch! Tamaka slams his shin into Ribbon's torso.
Tamaka closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbon takes a shot to the head.
Tamaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbons head.
Tamaka lands an elbow that stopped Ribbon in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tamaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tamaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tamaka missing with knees to the body.
Ribbon is trying to break the clinch but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Ribbon is trying to break free.
Tamaka looking to stall.
Ribbon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamaka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ribbon wants to break free but Tamaka has control.
Tamaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Ribbon tries to break free but Tamaka pushes him back against the cage.
Ribbon tries to break the clinch but Tamaka is controlling the position.
Ribbon avoiding damage as Tamaka throws knees to the body.
Tamaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribbon's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon letting Tamaka take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Ribbon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tamaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tamaka slowing the pace effectively.
Tamaka is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tamaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ribbon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tamaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ribbon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ribbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Tamaka won't allow it.
Tamaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribbon avoids the damage to the body.
Tamaka stalling in the clinch but Ribbon improves position.
Tamaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ribbon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tamaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribbon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribbon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hitsomiru Tamaka's cut is getting worse.
Tamaka blocks a jab.
Ribbon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tamaka counters with a head kick.
Tamaka slips a jab from Ribbon.
Nice jab there from Ribbon.
Tamaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribbon throws a body punch but Tamaka moves out of range.
Ribbon misses the shot to the body.
Ribbon avoids a kick to the body.
Ribbon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribbon thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbon throws a hook but Tamaka avoids it easily.
Ribbon scores with a sloppy right hand. Tamaka should have avoided that one.
Tamaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribbon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pabst Ribbon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hitsomiru Tamaka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamaka keeps Ribbon at a distance using the push kick.
Tamaka avoids the body shot from Ribbon.
Tamaka lands a front kick.
Tamaka misses with a head kick.
Ribbon blocks a head kick by Tamaka.
Pabst Ribbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribbon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribbon lands with a nice body punch.
Ribbon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamaka.
Ribbon checks a low kick from Tamaka.
Tamaka slips a jab and a cross from Ribbon.
Ribbon throws an overhand right that lands on Tamaka's shoulder, as Tamaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tamaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribbon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamaka moves away.
Tamaka throws a sloppy head kick and Ribbon moves out of range easily.
Tamaka throws a looping overhand right but Ribbon ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Ribbon coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribbon misses with an uppercut. Tamaka saw that one coming.
Tamaka scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Tamaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamaka.
Tamaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribbon has had enough of the clinch but Tamaka keeps him there for the moment.
Ribbon tries to circle away but Tamaka has him pinned against the cage.
Tamaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tamaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribbon avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tamaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ribbon wants to break free but Tamaka has control.
Tamaka is pushing Ribbon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ribbon wants to break free but Tamaka has control.
Tamaka leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbon is trying to break the clinch but Tamaka is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tamaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ribbon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tamaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribbon avoids it.
Ribbon avoiding damage as Tamaka throws knees to the body.
Ribbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tamaka trying to stall but Ribbon improves his position.
Ribbon avoiding damage as Tamaka throws knees to the body.
Ribbon tries to circle away but Tamaka has him pinned against the cage.
Tamaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribbon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribbon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ribbon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tamaka pushes Ribbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribbon is trying to force a seperation but Tamaka has the dominant position.
Ribbon managing to block the knees to the body from Tamaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbon can't break the clinch.
Tamaka keeps control of Ribbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tamaka keeps control of Ribbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ribbon is trying to force a seperation but Tamaka has the dominant position.
Tamaka stalling against the cage.
Tamaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribbon.
Ribbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribbon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribbon blocks an elbow strike from Tamaka.
Ribbon blocks an uppercut.
Tamaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tamaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribbon.
Ribbon tries to circle away but Tamaka has him pinned against the cage.
Tamaka is pushing Ribbon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tamaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbon uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Ribbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribbon is trying to break the clinch but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tamaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tamaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tamaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tamaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribbon's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tamaka.
Ribbon is trying to break the clinch but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tamaka looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribbon avoiding damage as Tamaka throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tamaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ribbon is looking to control Tamaka's arms but Tamaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ribbon has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hitsomiru Tamaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamaka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitsomiru Tamaka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between marcos martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, marcos martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martini closes the distance and clinches.
martini lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.
Rogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. martini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
martini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogan clinches but martini breaks the clinch
and martini counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rogan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rogan misses with a takedown
and martini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by martini.
martini lands an elbow inside.
Rogan takes an elbow to the temple.
martini lands an elbow inside that Rogan shrugs off.
martini lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.
Rogan tries to score a body lock takedown but martini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
marcos martini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
martini is pressed up against the cage. Rogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag martini down to the mat. martini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogan clinches but martini breaks the clinch
and martini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by martini.
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogan takes a knee right on the jaw!
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogan blocks it with crossed arms.
martini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogan backwards.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
martini gets underhooks to prevent Rogan's takedown attempt.
Rogan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from martini as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini works on Rogan's body with a couple of short punches.
Rogan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. martini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rogan looks gassed!
martini lands a knee to the head.
martini lands an elbow inside that Rogan shrugs off.
Rogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. martini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for martini.
martini connects with a knee to the head.
martini lands a nice knee to the body.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from martini.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. martini obliges.
martini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from martini.
martini lands a knee to the head.
Rogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rogan takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan tries to pull guard but martini holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogan drops back down to his feet.
martini lands an elbow inside that Rogan shrugs off.
martini stalling the fight.
Rogan can't get the takedown.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
martini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
martini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from martini.
Rogan drops down looking for an ankle pick but martini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
martini moves into the clinch successfully.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from martini.
Rogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. martini just stands there and leans against the cage.
martini lands a right hand.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
martini lands an elbow inside that Rogan shrugs off.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
martini lands an elbow inside.
martini working Rogan over with knees to the body.
martini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rogan's face.
Rogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
martini with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
martini lands a knee to the head.
Rogan jumps guard but martini stands there with Rogan around his waist. Rogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
martini scores a nice knee to the body.
Rogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but martini prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, martini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
martini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
martini lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. martini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
martini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rogan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by martini.
Nice elbow from martini.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
Rogan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogan manages to end up in side control.
Rogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but martini keeps working.
Rogan tries for a kimura but martini is defending well.
martini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini wants to control but Rogan is keeping busy.
martini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
martini is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogan blocks the strikes from martini.
Rogan passes to full mount!
Rogan looking to control but martini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
martini is looking to improve his position but Rogan isn't that keen on the idea.
Rogan lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcos martini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt
and martini counters with a body kick that stops Rogan in his tracks momentarily.
Rogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with martini, pushing him back against the cage.
martini stops a takedown attempt from Rogan.
marcos martini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rogan looking for a takedown.
marcos martini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
Rogan drops down looking for an ankle pick but martini pulls his leg out and moves away.
martini closes the distance and clinches.
martini scores a nice knee to the body.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rogan tries for a takedown but martini manages to get underhooks.
Rogan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from martini.
martini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. martini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
martini has Rogan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini crunches a lovely knee into Rogan's ribcage.
martini working Rogan over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by martini.
Rogan looking for a takedown.
Rogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. martini just stands there and leans against the cage.
martini lands a good knee to the midsection. Rogan won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from martini.
Rogan goes for a takedown attempt but martini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
martini has managed to clinch.
martini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
martini landing knees to the body.
Rogan goes for a takedown attempt but martini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rogan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and martini moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from martini.
martini lands an elbow inside.
martini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
martini prevents the takedown attempt.
martini lands an elbow that stopped Rogan in his tracks for a moment.
martini is pressed up against the cage. Rogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag martini down to the mat. martini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
martini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rogan, pushing him back against the cage.
martini with a knee to the head.
martini lands a good knee to the midsection. Rogan won't want to take too many of those.
Rogan stalling in the clinch but martini improves position.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini lands a knee to the body.
Rogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. martini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rogan takes an elbow to the temple.
martini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
martini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
martini is pressed up against the cage. Rogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag martini down to the mat. martini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
martini fails in his attempt to clinch.
marcos martini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogan misses with a takedown
and martini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan thows a leg kick but martini checks it
and martini counters by moving into the clinch.
martini lands a right hand.
martini is pressed up against the cage. Rogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag martini down to the mat. martini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
martini wants to clinch up but Rogan keeps it at a distance.
martini instigates a clinch.
martini lands a damaging elbow.
martini managing to block the knees to the body from Rogan.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini lands a knee to the body.
martini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
martini with a knee to the head.
martini misses with a knee to the head.
Rogan has martini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. martini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogan takes an elbow to the forehead.
martini lands a knee to the body.
Rogan wants a takedown but no success here.
martini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
martini missing with knees to the body.
Rogan takes an elbow to the forehead.
martini trying to land knees to the body.
martini stops a takedown attempt from Rogan.
martini connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rogan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rogan is working for takedown but martini is calmly controlling the position for now.
martini crunches a lovely knee into Rogan's ribcage.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rogan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. martini can't fight it off and eventually Rogan manages to take the fight to the floor. martini looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now martini is on top in guard.
Rogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rogan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as martini controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! martini escapes and throws Rogan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan trying to remain calm as martini controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcos martini dominated that second round.
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.
Rogan fails with the takedown
and martini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
martini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
martini lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.
martini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
martini working Rogan over with knees to the body.
Rogan takes an elbow to the forehead.
martini lands a nice elbow.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
martini prevents a takedown attempt there.
marcos martini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
martini lands a knee to the body.
martini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rogan has had enough of the clinch but martini keeps him there for the moment.
martini lands an elbow inside.
martini with a knee to the head.
Rogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. martini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogan looks to clinch
and martini counters with a three punch combo that has Rogan backing up. Rogan nods at martini to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and martini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
martini tries to clinch up.
Rogan fails with the takedown
and Rogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
martini moves into range and clinches up with Rogan.
Rogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but martini prevents it.
martini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
martini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogan can do to turn this around?
martini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
martini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogan's defenses.
martini lands an elbow just above Rogan 's eye.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
martini lands an elbow inside.
martini scores with a knee to the head.
Rogan lands a takedown into guard.
Rogan trying to control but martini is working from the bottom.
Rogan won't allow martini to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to control from the top but martini keeps moving.
martini wants to sweep here but Rogan controlling him for the moment.
martini lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogan!
martini wants to control the pace but Rogan is squirming around nicely.
martini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
martini prevents Rogan from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
martini controlling his opponent.
martini with good strikes from the mount here!
martini avoids the attempt from Rogan to control.
martini landing strikes from the mount.
martini blocks Rogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
martini lands with some strikes.
martini cracks Rogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
martini blocks Rogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The referee warns Rogan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
martini prevents Rogan from getting the reversal.
martini trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
marcos martini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
martini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
martini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan tries to hold on but martini pushes him away.
martini controlling from mount.
Joe Rogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
marcos martini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well martini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcos martini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Paiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paiva's entrance music is Breaveheart Soundtrack. A fine choice. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Paiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paiva connects with the punch.
Paiva moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Paiva misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Raphael Paiva has been cut.
Paiva bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Daniels! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Daniels is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paiva gets to his feet and stands over Daniels, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Daniels felt that one! Paiva unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Daniels from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Paiva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Rossi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester blocks a jab.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rossi looks to land a body kick but Winchester moved away.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winchester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winchester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Winchester avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
Winchester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Winchester blocks it.
Winchester has picked Rossi up - he's going for a ride! Winchester dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rossi trying to hold on to Winchester's head to control him but Winchester postures up.
Winchester wants to pass to mount but Rossi is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winchester.
Winchester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
Winchester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winchester wants to free his trapped foot but Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Winchester is very close to passing his half guard.
Winchester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rossi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rossi is looking to clinch.
Winchester looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winchester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winchester wants it to stay on the feet.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winchester as he avoids it easily.
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Rossi tries to clinch but Winchester moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi throws the left hand but Winchester avoids the punch easily.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Winchester slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winchester counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Winchester.
Winchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi throws a hook but Winchester blocks it.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winchester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winchester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winchester blocks a head kick by Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Winchester dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Winchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Winchester lands with a cross.
Winchester connects with a single shot there.
Rossi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winchester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winchester tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Winchester dodges the punch combination from Rossi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Winchester.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Rossi throws a combination that misses
enabling Winchester to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester blocks a jab.
Winchester is looking to wear down Rossi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winchester misses with a wild combination.
Rossi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winchester tries to avoid it but Rossi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winchester to the ground. Winchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Winchester circles away.
Rossi thows a body shot but no joy.
Winchester lands with a right hand.
Winchester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winchester.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Rossi throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Rossi misses the body punch
and Winchester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winchester blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winchester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossi's head backwards.
Michael Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Winchester slips the punch.
Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Winchester circles away.
Winchester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winchester misses with a two punch combination.
Winchester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Winchester counter with a right hand.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Winchester moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Winchester.
Nice body punch from Winchester.
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Winchester wants to break free but Rossi has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Winchester blocks it.
Rossi stops a takedown attempt from Winchester.
Rossi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Winchester looking for a takedown.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rossi is trying to drag Winchester to the mat but Winchester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nick Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rossi.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Rossi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winchester tries for a takedown but Rossi manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Winchester dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Winchester keeps it at a distance.
Winchester lands with a right hand.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Winchester circles away and keeps his distance.
Winchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winchester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Winchester connects with a right hand. Rossi shakes it off.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt - Winchester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winchester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winchester.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winchester is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Winchester circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rossi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winchester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi tries to clinch but Winchester moves out of range.
Rossi is looking to clinch but Winchester is avoiding it.
Rossi wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi defending well as Winchester loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Winchester closes the distance and clinches.
Rossi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rossi lands an elbow inside that Winchester shrugs off.
Winchester blocks an elbow strike.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winchester's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rossi obliges.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nick Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Rossi.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winchester fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Winchester blocks with his arms.
Winchester takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winchester tries to pull guard but Rossi won't allow it.
Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Winchester is blocking nicely.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winchester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Rossi is trying to drag Winchester to the mat but Winchester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rossi trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winchester is defending well for now.
Winchester tries to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling the position.
Winchester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Winchester fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Winchester.
Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winchester is defending well for now.
Rossi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winchester.
Winchester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rossi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michael Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Winchester blocks with his arms.
Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winchester blocks it with crossed arms.
Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Winchester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nick Winchester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winchester fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winchester 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Winchester!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Arteta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arteta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partlow.
Arteta looks to throw the jab but Partlow is out of range.
Arteta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partlow works over Arteta's head and body with a nice combination.
Partlow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Partlow misses the target.
Partlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arteta.
Partlow avoids the body shot from Arteta.
Jab, jab by Partlow - just one landing.
A slow jab from Arteta misses its intended target.
Arteta misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow ducks under a wild hook from Arteta.
Partlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arteta.
Arteta misses with a looping left.
Partlow wants to slow Arteta down by chopping away at his legs.
Partlow misses with a double jab.
Arteta lands a jab to the nose.
Partlow misses with a jab to the body
and Arteta counters with a three punch combo that has Partlow backing up. Partlow nods at Arteta to acknowledge the strikes.
Partlow misses the jab.
Arteta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partlow throws out the jab.
Partlow takes a swing at Arteta's ribcage but misses.
Arteta lands a nice hook to Partlow's body. Partlow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta blocks a jab.
Partlow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arteta lands a right hook to the body.
Arteta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arteta scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arteta throws a jab when Partlow was well out of range.
Arteta throws a good cross that connects.
Chris Partlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partlow scores with a hook to the body. Arteta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego Arteta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Arteta.
Partlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arteta slips under a jab from Partlow.
Partlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow lands a head shot.
Arteta throws a hook to the side of Partlow's head but Partlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arteta throws out a powerful jab.
Arteta scores with a hook to the body. Partlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Arteta.
Arteta looks to land a combination but Partlow avoids it well.
Arteta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partlow misses with a jab to the body
and Arteta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partlow blocks a jab.
Partlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arteta with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partlow.
Partlow looks to throw the jab but Arteta is out of range.
Arteta blocks the body kick.
Arteta misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Arteta blocks the leg kick.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Arteta misses its intended target.
Partlow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Arteta.
Partlow throws a big shot that misses.
Arteta misses with an uppercut. Partlow saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Arteta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arteta misses with a looping right.
Arteta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arteta ducks under a wild hook from Partlow.
Partlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partlow.
Partlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arteta.
Arteta tries to clinch but Partlow moves out of range.
Partlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arteta loads up on a big right hand but Partlow slips the punch.
Arteta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arteta throws a hook to the side of Partlow's head but Partlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partlow connects with a right hand. Arteta shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow throws a hook to the side of Arteta's head but Arteta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Partlow with that takedown attempt.
Partlow throws an overhand right that lands on Arteta's shoulder, as Arteta tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Arteta as Partlow shoots in.
Partlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Arteta is just out of range.
Partlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Arteta.
Arteta digs a good body shot into Partlow's ribs.
Partlow throws and low kick but Arteta moves out of range easily.
Arteta thows a body shot but no joy.
Arteta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Partlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arteta throws out the jab.
Partlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Partlow tries for a takedown but Arteta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diego Arteta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Partlow.
No joy there for Partlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arteta cracks Partlow with a good jab.
Partlow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Partlow throws a hook to the side of Arteta's head but Arteta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partlow throws out a leg kick but Arteta moves out of range and Partlow only half commits.
Partlow throws a body punch but Arteta moves out of range.
Arteta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arteta is fending him off so far but Partlow persists. Nope, Arteta circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta looks to throw the jab but Partlow is out of range.
Partlow tries to work over Arteta's front leg with a kick but Arteta checks it.
Partlow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arteta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arteta manages to avoid it.
Arteta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Partlow misses with a series of wild punches.
Arteta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Partlow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arteta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arteta throws a hook but Partlow blocks it.
Arteta throws a hook but Partlow avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partlow is defended easily by Arteta.
Partlow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arteta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arteta jabs Partlow right on the nose. Partlow blinks but takes it well.
Arteta stuffs the takedown.
Partlow is breathing heavily.
Arteta loads up on a big right hand but Partlow slips the punch.
Arteta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Arteta. That snapped Partlow's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arteta throws an overhand right that lands on Partlow's shoulder, as Partlow tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Arteta dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Arteta scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Arteta.
Arteta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partlow. Partlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arteta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arteta, as that shot connected.
Partlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arteta.
Partlow throws and low kick but Arteta moves out of range easily.
Arteta connects with a body shot.
Arteta scores with a nice strike.
Partlow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arteta blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Arteta. No joy for Partlow on that attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arteta, as that shot connected.
Partlow looks to land a left hand but Arteta moved out of range nicely.
Arteta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partlow.
Arteta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partlow manages to avoid it.
Partlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arteta moves away.
Arteta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partlow.
Partlow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arteta to score with a decent uppercut.
Partlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partlow looks to land a left hand but Arteta moved out of range nicely.
Partlow slips under a jab from Arteta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partlow lands the left hand.
Partlow misses with a jab to the body
and Arteta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partlow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partlow throws a hook but Arteta blocks it.
Partlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arteta wants to clinch up but Partlow keeps it at a distance.
Arteta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arteta looks to score with a jab to the body but Partlow is just out of range.
Partlow throws a lazy right hand but Arteta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arteta stuns Partlow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego Arteta is winning the standup battle so far.
Partlow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partlow.
Arteta slips under a jab from Partlow.
Partlow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arteta throws a series of punches but Partlow moves out of range.
Diego Arteta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Partlow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arteta swivels and escapes.
Partlow throws a combination that misses
and Arteta counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Arteta.
Arteta catches Partlow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arteta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partlow can do to turn this around?
Arteta blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arteta misses with a hook.
Chris Partlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partlow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Partlow misses with a hook. Arteta ducked under it nicely.
Arteta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partlow ducks right into an uppercut from Arteta.
Partlow throws the left hand but Arteta avoids the punch easily.
Arteta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arteta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Partlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arteta digs a good hook to Partlow's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Arteta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arteta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Arteta!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Suvorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suvorov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by World in Conflict - Polyushko-Pole.. Alexandr Suvorov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Marquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandr Suvorov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquardt scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Marquardt.
A head kick misses from Marquardt.
Marquardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suvorov.
Marquardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Suvorov throws a shot from downtown. Marquardt moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Suvorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marquardt tried to score with a low kick but Suvorov checks it.
A leg kick checked by Suvorov.
Suvorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marquardt.
Marquardt misses with a low kick.
Marquardt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marquardt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marquardt misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marquardt.
Suvorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvorov throws a hook but Marquardt avoids it easily.
A jab from Suvorov finds it's way through Marquardt's defenses.
Marquardt throws a head kick but Suvorov moves out of range.
Suvorov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marquardt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marquardt trying to control but Suvorov is working from the bottom.
Suvorov wants to stand and escape but Marquardt is having none of it.
Suvorov pulls Marquardt in to control the position.
Marquardt drops back looking for a leg! Suvorov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suvorov manages to kick Marquardt off! Marquardt jumps back into Suvorov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquardt is one step ahead there.
Marquardt throwing strikes from guard but Suvorov blocks nicely.
Suvorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marquardt is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Suvorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suvorov tries to clinch up.
Marquardt ducks right into an uppercut from Suvorov.
Marquardt cracks the inside of Suvorov's front leg.
Suvorov looks to throw the jab but Marquardt is out of range.
Marquardt is looking to slow Suvorov down with leg kicks.
Marquardt misses with a low kick.
Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquardt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suvorov is fending him off so far but Marquardt persists. Nope, Suvorov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jericho Marquardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquardt slips under a jab.
Suvorov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marquardt.
Marquardt throws a nice head kick!
Marquardt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Suvorov if he has to take too many more of those.
Suvorov blocks a head kick by Marquardt.
Marquardt wants to slow Suvorov down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquardt. That's going to slow Suvorov down.
Marquardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marquardt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquardt misses with a body kick.
Suvorov moves in looking to clinch but Marquardt pushes him off.
Marquardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Marquardt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suvorov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suvorov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marquardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suvorov.
Marquardt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marquardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suvorov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marquardt. Marquardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Suvorov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suvorov moves out of range as Marquardt throws a body kick.
Marquardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suvorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marquardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suvorov throws the left hand but Marquardt avoids the punch easily.
Suvorov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marquardt throws a head kick that Suvorov semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt shoots in but Suvorov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suvorov wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suvorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marquardt in his tracks.
Marquardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marquardt throws a low kick but Suvorov avoids it.
Suvorov misses with a wild body shot.
Suvorov throws a looping overhand right but Marquardt ducks down to avoid it.
Marquardt feints and as Suvorov raises his hands in defense, Marquardt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suvorov is looking to stand up but Marquardt isn't so interested in that idea.
Marquardt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suvorov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marquardt, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suvorov is one step ahead there.
Marquardt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Suvorov is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt manages to get to full guard.
Marquardt is looking for a triangle but Suvorov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquardt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquardt is working hard here to advance position.
Marquardt keeping full guard, as Suvorov tries to pass.
Marquardt wants to control but Suvorov passes easily into half guard.
Marquardt looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Marquardt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Marquardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Suvorov has managed to clinch.
Suvorov lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marquardt.
Suvorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marquardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suvorov presses Marquardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
Suvorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marquardt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suvorov has him pressed against the cage.
Marquardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
Suvorov lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suvorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suvorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suvorov digs a right hand into Marquardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marquardt's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov scores with a hook to the body.
Suvorov lands a right hand.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suvorov is working Marquardt over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marquardt managing to block the knees to the body from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandr Suvorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suvorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marquardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suvorov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
Suvorov misses with some punches.
Suvorov scores with a hook to the body.
Marquardt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suvorov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suvorov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a shot to the body.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suvorov gets underhooks to prevent Marquardt's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov cracks Marquardt with a nice body shot.
Suvorov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suvorov pushes Marquardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suvorov lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a right hand.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike.
Suvorov lands with a light punch inside.
Suvorov works on Marquardt's body with a couple of short punches.
Suvorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suvorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suvorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Marquardt.
Jericho Marquardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suvorov misses with some punches.
Suvorov lands a shot to the body.
Marquardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suvorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suvorov presses Marquardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suvorov.
A right handed body shot lands from Suvorov.
Suvorov lands a left hand.
Alexandr Suvorov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marquardt blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Suvorov.
Suvorov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marquardt.
Suvorov lands a left hand.
Suvorov cracks Marquardt with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suvorov digs a right hand into Marquardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marquardt's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suvorov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suvorov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Suvorov.
Suvorov digs a right hand underneath Marquardt's ribcage. Marquardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Suvorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marquardt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Good kicks
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Michaels misses.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holyfield throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holyfield.
Holyfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Nice shot by Michaels.
Holyfield slips under a jab from Michaels.
Holyfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Michaels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holyfield misses with a low kick.
Michaels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a takedown attempt - Michaels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Holyfield.
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyfield throws out a leg kick but Michaels moves out of range and Holyfield only half commits.
Michaels blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Michaels misses.
Holyfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but Holyfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Michaels controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holyfield thows a huge punch but Michaels dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to pass the guard but Michaels is defending well.
Holyfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michaels is just riding it out for now. Holyfield eventually gives up the hold.
Holyfield passes to side control.
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.
Holyfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Michaels is trying to get back to half guard.
Holyfield advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holyfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield 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.
Michaels throws a body punch but Holyfield moves out of range.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Michaels connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holyfield is defended easily by Michaels.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
Holyfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Holyfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
Michaels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
A head kick misses from Holyfield.
Holyfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holyfield.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holyfield.
Holyfield shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michaels misses with a double jab.
Holyfield lands an overhand right.
Michaels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A cross from Holyfield lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Holyfield with that takedown attempt.
Michaels throws a leg kick
enabling Holyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Holyfield.
Holyfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Holyfield is proving a slippery customer.
Holyfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Michaels is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Michaels has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Michaels passes into side control.
Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but Holyfield is out of range.
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.
Holyfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holyfield.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Holyfield moved out of range nicely.
Holyfield lands with a nice body kick.
Holyfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michaels.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holyfield.
Holyfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holyfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holyfield goes for an armbar but Michaels turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Michaels will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Michaels walks into a jab.
Holyfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michaels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holyfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michaels defends it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holyfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Michaels.
A swing and a miss from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Holyfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels misses with a combination
and Holyfield counters with a left to the body.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Holyfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holyfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Michaels avoids the head kick by Holyfield.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Michaels swinging wilding here.
Michaels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holyfield throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side.
Michaels thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michaels swivels and escapes.
Brock Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holyfield.
Holyfield dips to his left and cracks Michaels with an uppercut!
Holyfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Michaels. That snapped Holyfield's head back.
Brock Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaels falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Holyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Holyfield fails with the takedown
and Michaels counters with a right hand to the body.
Holyfield lunges at Michaels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Michaels's hand.
Holyfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holyfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels lands a with a good body shot.
A big right from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Holyfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels which made him look bad.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holyfield moves out of range as Michaels strikes.
Nice body punch from Holyfield.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Holyfield moves out of range easily.
Holyfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holyfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Holyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holyfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Holyfield!
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