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WFC-12 Knock Out Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stand Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang has chosen Mike Tyson clip from Hangover as his entrance music. Angus Burger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stand Bang's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stand Bang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger leaves Bang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang drops Burger with a left right combo! Bang follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Angus Burger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burger can't do much from the bottom here.
Bang throws a strike aimed at the side of Burger's head but Burger avoids it well.
Burger parries the strikes from Bang easily there. Bang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burger to escape.
Bang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bang working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang decides to stand back up.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bang sprawls well initially but Burger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burger winds up and cracks Bang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burger is nestled in close to Bang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burger prevents Bang from standing back up.
Burger 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.
Burger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burger is breathing heavily.
Burger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bang pushes Burger off looking to stand but Burger dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Bang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bang throws a series of punches but Burger moves out of range.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
Bang takes a swing at Burger's ribcage but misses.
Burger dodges the punch combination from Bang.
Bang misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt
and Burger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bang won't be happy with that.
Burger scoring with punches and elbows.
Burger scoring with punches from side control.
Burger lands an elbow.
Bang throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bang tries to escape but Burger is in control.
Bang throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Burger scores with punches from side control.
Burger landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger working the strikes but Bang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Bang looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bang tries to bum rush Burger with a series of wild strikes but Burger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Bang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bang!
Angus Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stand Bang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang working to try and regain half guard.
Bang throwing hammer fists to the chest of Burger. What's that going to do exactly?
Bang throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burger lands a big elbow.
Burger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burger.
Bang gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stand Bang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus Burger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Bang both land. Nice combination.
Angus Burger's cut is getting worse.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Bang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burger lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burger connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang missing with punches from the bottom.
Burger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bang's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bang swinging wildly here.
Bang misses with the combination.
Bang throws a right and a left that Burger avoids nicely.
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bang throws out a loose jab but Burger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bang tries to kick Burger off but Burger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bang is pressing down on Burger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burger could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bang striking off his back but it's not causing Burger any problems.
Burger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bang lands some strikes from the bottom.
Bang has momentary wrist control but Burger slips an elbow through the middle.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Stand Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burger dodges the punch combination from Bang.
Stand Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily
and Burger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burger stops Bang from getting back to his feet.
Bang kicks Burger off and gets back to his feet.
Burger dodges the punch combination from Bang.
Bang throws a right and a left that Burger avoids nicely.
Bang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown. Bang fights it but they end up in guard.
Angus Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stand Bang.
Bang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burger won't allow Bang to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bang lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Bang blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Angus Burger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus Burger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Burger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Angus Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bang has one foot on Burger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bang misses with a combination
so Burger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bang wants to stand and escape but Burger is having none of it.
Burger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burger takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Bang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bang has his feet on Burger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bang throws a series of punches but Burger avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burger slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bang's guard now.
Bang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burger won't allow Bang to get back to his feet.
Burger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bang's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bang misses with a double jab
and Burger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bang's guard.
Burger distracts Bang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bang throwing short punches from the bottom.
Bang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Burger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bang kicks Burger off and gets to his feet.
Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stand Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burger drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bang won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Burger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bang throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Burger drags him back down.
Bang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burger connects with a decent elbow.
Bang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burger lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Burger crashes against the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang misses with a few strikes there.
Burger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bang tries to avoid it but Burger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bang to the ground. Bang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Burger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bang missing with punches from the bottom.
Burger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burger stops Bang from getting back to his feet.
Burger is nestled in close to Bang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burger 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Angus Burger!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Angus Burger!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Angus Burger!
Angus Burger wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maks Piotrowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Liddell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maks Piotrowicz's chin.
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275 lbs
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267 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maks Piotrowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Piotrowicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Liddell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liddell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Piotrowicz wants to stand up but Liddell is controlling him.
Liddell gets to his feet. Piotrowicz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Piotrowicz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liddell is able to avoid easily.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Piotrowicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liddell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Liddell is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Liddell is trying to ground and pound but Piotrowicz uses the momentary lack of control by Liddell to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Piotrowicz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liddell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Piotrowicz trying to hold on to Liddell's head to control him but Liddell postures up.
Liddell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liddell throws a strike but Piotrowicz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Piotrowicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Piotrowicz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liddell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Piotrowicz.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Liddell duly obliges.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Liddell.
Liddell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Piotrowicz is breathing heavily.
Liddell gets a takedown into half guard.
Piotrowicz trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Piotrowicz fails with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a takedown into side control.
Liddell decides to stand back up.
Liddell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Piotrowicz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Liddell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Liddell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell looking to finish Piotrowicz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Piotrowicz!
Liddell lands a big shot there that rocks Piotrowicz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Liddell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liddell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Liddell dominating with strikes here.
Piotrowicz is rocked!
Liddell looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Piotrowicz covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Son Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chauncey Silvestre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chauncey Silvestre!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nguyen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Silvestre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Silvestre instigates a clinch.
Silvestre trying to land knees to the body.
Silvestre stalling against the cage.
Silvestre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silvestre scores with a shot to the side of Nguyen's head.
Silvestre lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Silvestre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvestre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silvestre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Silvestre.
Silvestre avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Silvestre's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Silvestre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silvestre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Silvestre.
Silvestre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvestre.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvestre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvestre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Silvestre.
Knees to the body from Silvestre.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Son Nguyen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Silvestre - that landed with a thud.
Silvestre avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Silvestre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silvestre cracks Nguyen with a nice body shot.
Silvestre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen is trying to drag Silvestre to the mat but Silvestre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Silvestre.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nguyen.
Silvestre crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Silvestre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chauncey Silvestre.
Silvestre moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Silvestre doesn't manage to clinch there - Nguyen circles away.
Silvestre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvestre tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nguyen swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvestre.
Silvestre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nguyen.
Silvestre tries to clinch there but Nguyen circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvestre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen moves into the clinch.
Nguyen stalling the fight.
Silvestre lands a nice shot to the body.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvestre stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvestre.
Silvestre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Silvestre.
Silvestre digs a right hand into Nguyen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nguyen's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silvestre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silvestre gets through Nguyen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Silvestre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Son Nguyen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nguyen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silvestre wants to clinch but Nguyen slips to the side
and Nguyen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silvestre is trying to get back to full guard.
Nguyen wants to pass the guard but Silvestre is defending well.
Silvestre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silvestre is controlling Nguyen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nguyen wants to free his trapped foot but Silvestre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silvestre is concentrating on defense, preventing Nguyen from advancing position.
Silvestre wants to get back to full guard.
Silvestre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nguyen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silvestre wants to control but Nguyen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvestre tries to clinch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Silvestre throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Silvestre takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Chauncey Silvestre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvestre doesn't manage to clinch there - Nguyen circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Silvestre. That snapped Nguyen's head back.
Silvestre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nguyen in his tracks.
Nguyen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nguyen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvestre has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen is working for a kimura but Silvestre is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura but Silvestre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nguyen to get the leverage.
Nguyen is trying to work for a kimura but Silvestre is defending well.
Silvestre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silvestre is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silvestre wants to clinch but Nguyen slips to the side
and Nguyen counters with a takedown into side control.
Silvestre is trying to control Nguyen's posture but Nguyen avoids it.
Nguyen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silvestre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nguyen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silvestre tries to reverse the position but Nguyen maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre wants to hold on but Nguyen pushes him away.
Silvestre working to try and regain half guard.
Nguyen wants to take Silvestre's back here but Silvestre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nguyen takes Silvestre's back.
Nguyen not allowing Silvestre to control his hands.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silvestre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silvestre is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Nguyen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Son Nguyen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nguyen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Silvestre misses.
Nguyen swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvestre.
Nguyen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silvestre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nguyen somewhat.
Silvestre clinches up with Nguyen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nguyen taking a breather.
Silvestre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silvestre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silvestre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nguyen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nguyen or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silvestre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nguyen avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Silvestre.
Silvestre presses Nguyen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvestre is working Nguyen over against the cage.
Silvestre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Come on Silvestre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvestre.
A body shot lands from Silvestre.
Silvestre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Silvestre - that landed with a thud.
Silvestre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvestre slowing the pace effectively.
Silvestre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvestre pushes Nguyen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvestre lands a right hand.
Silvestre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nguyen.
Silvestre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nguyen up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Silvestre.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silvestre.
Come on Silvestre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silvestre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silvestre obliges.
Well,Nguyen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Silvestre lands a good knee to the midsection. Nguyen won't want to take too many of those.
Silvestre lands a nice uppercut.
Silvestre works on Nguyen's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Silvestre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre lands a nice uppercut.
Silvestre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silvestre receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Silvestre throws knees to the body.
Silvestre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nguyen.
Nguyen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silvestre walks away with a smile on his face. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silvestre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nguyen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silvestre's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen stopping the sweep attempt from Silvestre.
Chauncey Silvestre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvestre trying to control the position.
Nguyen won't allow Silvestre to sweep him here.
Nguyen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nguyen being controlled here momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Son Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Silvestre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvestre 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 for Chauncey Silvestre!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Chauncey Silvestre!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Chauncey Silvestre!
Chauncey Silvestre wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between F Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, F Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a jab.
Smith looks for a takedown but Unit sprawls well.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Unit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
F Unit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Smith.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Unit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith tries to buck Unit off but Unit is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Unit.
Smith tries to buck Unit off but Unit is having none of it.
Unit throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Unit working the head with strikes.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Unit.
Unit throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Unit working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Unit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Unit.
Unit throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith looks gassed!
Unit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Unit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Unit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Unit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unit is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Unit is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Unit throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unit counters with a takedown into side control.
Unit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Unit connects with a decent elbow.
Unit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Unit is chipping away with strikes.
Smith parries the strikes from Unit easily there. Unit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith tries to bench press Unit off him but Unit keeps the position.
Unit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Unit.
Unit working the head with strikes.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Unit working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Unit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Unit looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Unit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unit throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Unit working the body and head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Unit.
Unit cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Unit working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
F Unit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Unit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Unit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Unit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Unit working the body and head with strikes.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Unit throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Unit scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Unit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Unit.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Unit working away.
Unit lands a few punches from side control.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Unit connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit working the ground and pound.
Smith tries to buck Unit off but Unit is having none of it.
Unit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Unit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Unit scores with a couple of short elbows.
Unit working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Unit crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Unit working the ground and pound.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Unit.
Unit working away.
Unit working the head and body with strikes.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Unit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Unit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Unit working the head and body with strikes.
F Unit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Unit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Unit's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Unit scoring with punches and elbows.
Unit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith is trying to buck Unit off.
Smith wants to control but Unit postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Unit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Unit shoots in.
Unit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Unit counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Bruce Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unit shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for F Unit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Unit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unit working Smith over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
F Unit 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!
Unit shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Unit throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Unit is proving a slippery customer.
Unit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Unit's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Unit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith tries for a takedown but Unit circles away easily
so Unit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unit.
Unit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Unit landing some decent shots from guard.
Unit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Unit landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Unit slips an elbow through the middle.
Unit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Unit postures up.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Unit slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand up but Unit is controlling him.
Unit is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Unit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unit.
Unit throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Unit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Unit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Unit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Unit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Unit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Unit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Unit.
Unit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is trying to keep Unit in close.
Unit is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unit.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Unit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruce Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
F Unit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
F Unit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Unit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for F Unit!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for F Unit!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for F Unit!
F Unit wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jitsu comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled-We Taking Over (Instrumental). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Watch Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Jitsu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jiu Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weak Knees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Irish Rebel Song. Max Collins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
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, Weak Knees!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knees drops Collins with a beautiful combination! Collins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knees is looking for the KO!
Collins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins dives in and grabs Knees's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knees pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees cracks Collins with a left hook right on the temple and Collins goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Knees lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Collins is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Weak Knees!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frightey McScared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen ... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frightey McScared could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frightey McScared!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McScared throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but McScared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin lands a head kick. McScared smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McScared throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Putin works over McScared's head and body with a nice combination.
McScared tries to keep at a distance but Putin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Putin with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McScared has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McScared is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McScared.
McScared takes a knee right on the jaw!
Putin is working for takedown but McScared is calmly controlling the position for now.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin misses with an elbow strike.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
McScared is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but McScared blocks with his arms.
McScared throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
McScared fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScared blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McScared in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McScared is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but McScared leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Putin.
McScared is breathing heavily.
McScared is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin looking for a takedown.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frightey McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McScared.
McScared is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
McScared is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Putin as the two fighters clinch.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
McScared wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with some punches.
Putin landing knees to the head.
McScared blocks the elbow strike.
Putin keeps control of McScared as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin keeps control of McScared as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin just leaning against McScared, taking a breather.
Putin landing knees to the body.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. McScared lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin throws an elbow but it misses.
McScared avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putin scores a nice knee to the body.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin letting McScared take a breather here.
McScared can't break the clinch.
McScared stops a takedown attempt from Putin.
A right hook to the body lands for Putin.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McScared.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin has McScared pressed against the cage, preventing McScared from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
McScared wants to get back to striking at distance but Putin won't allow it.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin is working for takedown but McScared is calmly controlling the position for now.
McScared working hard to break the clinch.
McScared is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McScared blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McScared gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Putin.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McScared's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McScared wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McScared pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but McScared leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Putin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McScared stalls.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but McScared is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McScared blocks the elbow strike.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McScared is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McScared throws a series of punches but Putin moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Putin.
Putin lands a front kick.
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McScared or not.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Putin.
McScared avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McScareds head.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but McScared pulls his leg out and moves away.
Putin darts in and clinches McScared up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McScared blocking some punches.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to McScared's face.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of McScared backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McScared blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin jumps guard but McScared stands there with Putin around his waist. Putin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McScared has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin wants a takedown.
Frightey McScared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.
McScared tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
Putin lands with a left to the head.
McScared is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McScared looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as McScared controls his hands.
Putin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McScared wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the 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.
Putin goes for a takedown attempt but McScared pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for McScared, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but McScared pushes him off.
A big right from McScared misses.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McScared with a nice cross.
McScared looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
McScared throws a right hand that Putin ducks under and follows up with a left that Putin also avoids with ease.
Putin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Putin tries to clinch but McScared is having none of it.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but McScared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin clinches with his opponent.
Putin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putin pushes McScared back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
McScared wants to break free but Putin has control.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Putin trying to control from half guard but McScared is working away.
McScared is trying to stand back up but Putin is controlling him
Putin seems to be working for a kimura but McScared defends the submission attempt.
McScared tries to kick Putin off but Putin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Putin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McScared sees it coming and defends easily.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScared keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScared is looking to escape.
Putin passes the guard and advances to mount!
McScared has given up his back.
Putin wants to control but McScared is keeping busy.
Putin is cranking McScared's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McScared! He's tightened the choke and McScared is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin!
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Halstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waleed Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Halstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waleed Malik!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Malik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malik clinches up against the cage.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halstone has managed to clinch.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malik.
Halstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halstone is looking to slow Malik down with leg kicks.
Halstone shoots in looking for a takedown. Malik tries to sprawl out of it but Halstone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halstone moves into the clinch.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halstone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Malik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halstone clinches.
Halstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halstone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malik looking to stall.
Malik wants to break free but Halstone has control.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malik looks to clinch
and Halstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstone avoids the head kick by Malik.
Halstone clinches up with Malik and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Halstone scores with a four punch combination!
Halstone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malik counters with a body kick that stops Halstone in his tracks momentarily.
Halstone lands a jab-cross combination.
Halstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malik's calf.
Halstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malik darts in and clinches Halstone up against the cage.
Malik can't break the clinch.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik throws a lazy head kick
and Halstone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Malik slips a jab and a cross from Halstone.
Malik misses with a straight right.
Malik throws a head kick but Halstone moves out of range.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Malik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Halstone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halstone fakes the leg kick and cracks Malik in the body.
Malik misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik throws a lazy head kick
and Halstone moves into the clinch.
Malik manages to break the clinch.
Malik tries to clinch there but Halstone circles away.
Malik darts in trying to clinch
letting Halstone counter with a right hand.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone is having none of it.
Halstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Malik circles away.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Malik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halstone tries a head kick but it misses.
Halstone lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halstone tries to clinch but Malik is having none of it.
Halstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malik wants to clinch but Halstone slips to the side
and Halstone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halstone scoring well with a low kick there.
Malik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halstone. Halstone obviously looking to wear him down.
Malik misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halstone scores with a body shot.
Halstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malik tries to clinch there but Halstone circles away.
Halstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malik closes the distance and clinches.
Malik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halstone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Halstone.
Halstone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malik is looking to clinch.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik tries to clinch up
and Halstone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Malik is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik swats away the attempt to clinch by Halstone.
Halstone shoots in looking for a takedown. Malik tries to sprawl out of it but Halstone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halstone is breathing heavily.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick
and Halstone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Halstone tries a knee to the head but Malik blocks it.
Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halstone tries to clinch but Malik moves out of range.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halstone tries to clinch up but Malik circles away and keeps his distance.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Waleed Malik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halstone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Halstone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halstone has Malik up against the cage in a clinch.
Malik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malik lands a nice knee to the body.
Malik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halstone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malik clinches but Halstone breaks the clinch
and Halstone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malik wants to clinch up but Halstone keeps it at a distance.
Malik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Malik misses
and Halstone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halstone forces Malik back against the cage and clinches.
Malik tries to break the clinch but Halstone is controlling the position.
Malik tries to circle away but Halstone has him pinned against the cage.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik throws a head kick that misses
and Halstone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malik wants to clinch but Halstone slips to the side
and Halstone counters with a series of strikes. Malik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halstone, right into the meat.
Malik throws a lazy head kick
and Halstone counters with a left and a right that stings Malik.
Malik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik wants to clinch but Halstone slips to the side
and Halstone moves into the clinch.
Halstone misses with a knee strike.
Malik is looking to break free of the clinch but Halstone has double underhooks.
Halstone looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
Malik is struggling to control the position.
Malik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halstone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halstone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch but Halstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Halstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malik, pushing him back against the cage.
Halstone being controlled against the cage.
Halstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone is having none of it.
Malik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halstone's head.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone is having none of it.
Halstone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malik looks to land a combination but Halstone avoids it well.
Halstone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malik throws a head kick that misses
and Halstone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halstone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malik throws a head kick but Halstone moves out of range.
Halstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Halstone misses with a knee to the head.
Malik unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malik wants to break free but Halstone has control.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halstone tries to keep at a distance but Malik has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halstone.
Malik moves into the clinch successfully.
Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halstone tries to keep at a distance but Malik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malik tries to clinch up.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Malik throws a quick inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Malik in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Malik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A combination from Halstone does no damage.
Malik has closed the distance and engaged Halstone in a clinch.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Malik misses
and Halstone counters with a series of strikes. Malik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone moves away
and Halstone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malik's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Malik. Beautiful body shot.
Malik throws a head kick that Halstone semi-blocks.
James Halstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malik. Halstone shrugs it off though.
Malik tries to clinch up.
Malik thows a body kick. Halstone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halstone misses with a leg kick
and Malik counters with a head kick. That will keep Halstone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Malik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halstone, pushing him back against the cage.
Halstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malik manages to break the clinch.
Halstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halstone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Malik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halstone finds it's way round the side to connect with Malik's head.
Halstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Halstone counters with a two punch combo.
Malik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halstone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Halstone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malik tries to clinch up.
Malik lands a big head kick that sends Halstone tumbling to the mat! Malik takes a step backwards and waves Halstone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Halstone is rocked!
Halstone blocks a head kick by Malik.
Oh Halstone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Malik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halstone seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Halstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Halstone misses.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone moves out of range.
Malik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Halstone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malik looks to land a combination but Halstone avoids it well.
Halstone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malik's waist but Malik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halstone off to one side.
Malik wants to clinch but Halstone slips to the side
and Halstone counters with a nice leg kick.
Malik wants to clinch up but Halstone keeps it at a distance.
Waleed Malik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malik is looking to clinch but Halstone is avoiding it.
Malik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone is having none of it.
Halstone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malik wants to clinch.
Malik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik clinches up with Halstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik throws a head kick that misses.
Malik drives through and clinches with Halstone against the cage.
Halstone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malik has had enough of the clinch but Halstone keeps him there for the moment.
Malik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Malik is looking to clinch but Halstone is avoiding it.
Malik tries to clinch up but Halstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Malik moves into the clinch.
Malik dodges an elbow strike from Halstone.
Malik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halstone is defending well for now.
Halstone connects with a knee to the head.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Malik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malik lands a head kick. Halstone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malik tries to keep at a distance but Halstone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malik breaks the clinch.
Malik drives through and clinches with Halstone against the cage.
Halstone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malik keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Malik as he checks the leg kick.
Malik forces Halstone back against the cage and clinches.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Malik rushes Halstone and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halstone is defending well for now.
Waleed Malik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Halstone avoids the head kick by Malik.
Halstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malik throws a head kick that Halstone semi-blocks.
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Halstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Halstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malik wants to clinch but Halstone slips to the side
and Halstone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halstone prevents Malik from breaking the clinch.
Malik tries to break free but Halstone pushes him back against the cage.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone is having none of it.
Malik wants to clinch.
Malik throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Malik really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone is having none of it.
Halstone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Halstone duly obliges.
Halstone lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Malik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malik clinches up against the cage.
Halstone is looking to control Malik's arms but Malik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halstone has his back to the cage.
Malik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik moves into the clinch.
Malik is trying to break the clinch but Halstone is controlling him.
Halstone lands an elbow inside.
Halstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malik blocks an uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Malik trying to land knees to the body.
Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malik thows a body kick. Halstone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malik wants to clinch but Halstone slips to the side
and Halstone counters with a left and a right that stings Malik.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malik closes the distance and clinches.
Malik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malik clinches.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Malik throws a head kick but Halstone moves out of range.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malik.
Halstone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malik. That did some damage!
Malik tries a head kick but it misses.
Malik tries to clinch up but Halstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Halstone lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Halstone misses.
Halstone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Halstone duly obliges.
Malik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malik swings for the body but Halstone moves out of range.
Malik throws a head kick but Halstone moves out of range.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malik tries to keep at a distance but Halstone has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Malik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Halstone prevents Malik from breaking the clinch.
Halstone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malik has had enough of the clinch but Halstone keeps him there for the moment.
Halstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halstone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halstone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Halstone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik presses Halstone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malik manages to break the clinch.
Malik goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malik throws a head kick that misses.
Halstone moves out of range of the body kick from Malik.
Malik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malik misses with a head kick.
Halstone tries to clinch but Malik moves out of range.
Malik forces Halstone back against the cage and clinches.
Malik is trying to force a seperation but Halstone has the dominant position.
Malik avoids the elbow strike from Halstone, against the cage.
Halstone avoiding damage as Malik throws knees to the body.
Malik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halstone lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halstone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malik is trying to force a seperation but Halstone has the dominant position.
Halstone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malik can't break the clinch.
Halstone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halstone takes the fight into the clinch.
Malik tries to circle away but Halstone has him pinned against the cage.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik rushes Halstone and presses him up against the cage.
Malik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malik tries to land a front kick but Halstone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Halstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halstone tries a knee to the head but Malik blocks it.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Halstone.
Malik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Malik dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Malik lands a high kick!
Halstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Halstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malik moves into the clinch successfully.
Malik landing knees to the body.
Malik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik lands a high kick!
Halstone tries to clinch up.
Malik keeps Halstone at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halstone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Halstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Malik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halstone clinches with his opponent.
Malik breaks from the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Malik throws a head kick but Halstone moves out of range.
Malik closes the distance but Halstone moves to the side
and Halstone counters with a three punch combo that has Malik backing up. Malik nods at Halstone to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik tries to clinch up.
Malik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Halstone counters with a good low kick that Malik was not able to check.
Malik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halstone tries to clinch up but Malik circles away and keeps his distance.
Malik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malik throws a head kick that misses
and Halstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Halstone forces Malik back against the cage and clinches.
Halstone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malik closes the distance but Halstone moves to the side
letting Halstone counter with a right hand.
Malik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halstone.
Malik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Halstone to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halstone lands a head kick. Malik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Halstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malik scores with a nice body kick.
Malik tries to clinch but Halstone moves out of range.
Halstone blocks a head kick by Malik.
Malik clinches up with Halstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Malik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malik moves in looking to clinch but Halstone pushes him off.
Malik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halstone thumps Malik with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halstone tries to clinch up but Malik circles away and keeps his distance.
Malik wants to clinch but Halstone slips to the side
and Halstone counters with a shoot takedown. Malik fights it but they end up in guard.
Halstone prevents Malik from getting back to his feet.
Waleed Malik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halstone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halstone wants to stand but Malik is controlling his posture from full guard.
James Halstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malik moves in looking to clinch but Halstone pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waleed Malik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Waleed Malik!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Waleed Malik!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Waleed Malik!
Waleed Malik wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Abolado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by McGee. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Abolado!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abolado sprawls well. Abolado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgee gets slowly back to his feet.
Timothy Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mcgee trying to control but Abolado is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Abolado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mcgee is looking to defend but Abolado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mcgee! Abolado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mcgee taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Abolado!
Juan Abolado is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thunders's choice of entrance music: Johnny Thunders - Chinese Rocks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Thunders!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox connects with the punch.
Fox connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Thunders shoots in.
Thunders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thunders is looking to advance position but Fox won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thunders connects with a nice short shot to Fox's temple.
Fox is trying to stand.
Thunders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fox is trying to stand up here but Thunders is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunders tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thunders connects with a nice short shot to Fox's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thunders lands a nice short elbow.
Thunders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thunders is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunders stops Fox from getting back to his feet.
Thunders 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.
Fox is trying to stand back up but Thunders is controlling him
Thunders works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thunders pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thunders with shots to the head and body - Fox looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fox is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fox looks a forlorn figure.
Thunders with shots to the head and body - Fox looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thunders landing shots from mount.
Fox squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thunders is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thunders is working for a guillotine from mount but Fox frees his head quite easily.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thunders on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunders is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fox shrugs it off.
Thunders looks gassed!
Fox wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Thunders.
Fox wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Thunders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thunders lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fox bucks Thunders off and manages to get back to his feet!
Thunders feints and as Fox raises his hands in defense, Thunders changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thunders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thunders trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Thunders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thunders scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Thunders passes into half guard.
Thunders drops an elbow to the side of Fox's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox is looking to escape.
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thunders slips a nice elbow through Fox's hands, connecting with Fox's forehead.
Fox looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thunders to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thunders postures up and lands a big shot to Fox's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Thunders 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.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox throws a combination. Thunders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thunders fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fox lands a jab-cross combination.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunders circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox lands a jab-cross combination.
Thunders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thunders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Thunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Thunders.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Thunders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thunders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thunders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
Thunders is breathing heavily.
Fox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Fox slaps away a takedown attempt from Thunders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thunders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunders momentarily.
Thunders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thunders misses with a wild body shot.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Thunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Fox.
A nice combination there by Fox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thunders momentarily.
Fox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steve Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thunders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Fox looks to land a combination but Thunders avoids it well.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thunders dodges the punch combination from Fox.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox looks to land a combination. Thunders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fox digs a good hook to Thunders's body.
Fox lands a jab-cross combination.
Fox thuds his right hand into Thunders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fox swinging wildly here.
Thunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Fox is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunders circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox connects with a body shot.
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Thunders is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fox.
A nice combination there by Fox.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve Fox is winning the standup battle so far.
Fox cracks Thunders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Jab by Fox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Fox tries to bum rush Thunders with a series of wild strikes but Thunders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thunders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fox cracks Thunders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox sizes up Thunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thunders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fox.
Fox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thunders backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fox.
Fox connects with a body shot.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fox did well to prevent Thunders getting side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders prevents Fox from standing back up.
Thunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fox sees it coming and defends easily.
Thunders throwing shots but Fox is blocking nicely.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Thunders trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fox sizes up Thunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Thunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Thunders backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Fox scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Fox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox throws a series of punches but Thunders moves out of range.
Fox misses with the combination.
Thunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thunders slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox tries to bum rush Thunders with a series of wild strikes but Thunders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Fox misses.
Thunders looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Thunders is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fox wants to stand but Thunders is controlling the position.
Thunders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fox's guard.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Johnny Thunders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thunders passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thunders looking to finish Fox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fox!
Thunders working the ground and pound effectively.
Thunders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders landing shots from mount.
Thunders is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thunders working for a guillotine from mount but Fox is in no mood to give up.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thunders pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thunders working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fox's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Thunders working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fox is trying to stand up.
Thunders cracks Fox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fox really wants to buck Thunders off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Thunders.
Thunders has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fox is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Thunders!
Johnny Thunders is the new middleweight champion!
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